Overview
- Mayor Joe Hogsett announced her appointment with a swearing-in set for February 2, 2026.
- The 27-year IMPD veteran most recently served as deputy chief of operations, overseeing every police district citywide.
- IMPD credits strategies she helped lead with a 44% four-year drop in criminal homicides and non-fatal shootings.
- She launched a 2021 juvenile diversion pilot in the Southwest District that later expanded citywide through partnerships such as the Boys & Girls Club.
- The Fraternal Order of Police publicly backed the choice, while outgoing Chief Chris Bailey moves to the mayor’s office as chief deputy mayor and chief of staff, and Terry lists recruiting and retention to close a 300-plus officer gap as an immediate priority.