Mayor implements expanded harassment training and anonymous reporting software in city county

The City Council of Indianapolis convened on May 29, 2025, to discuss significant developments stemming from a 2023 investigation into workplace misconduct. The meeting highlighted the implementation of new measures aimed at enhancing the city’s anti-harassment policies.

Following the investigation, the mayor introduced a general resolution in 2024 to expand mandatory harassment training for all city employees. This initiative aims to ensure that staff are fully aware of the resources available for reporting inappropriate workplace relationships and harassment. Additionally, the city adopted an anonymous reporting tool called SpeakFully in November 2024, which has been recognized as an effective resource for employees.

The committee's findings indicated that the city’s human resources systems and policies were adequate and compliant with legal standards at the time of the investigation. However, the investigation also revealed opportunities for improvement in the city’s handling of harassment allegations. Among the recommendations presented was the intermittent appointment of a temporary ad hoc inspector general. This role would be tasked with investigating policy violations by elected or appointed officials as necessary.

The discussions during the meeting underscored the city’s commitment to fostering a safer and more accountable workplace environment. The proposed changes aim to strengthen the existing framework for addressing misconduct and ensuring that all employees feel supported in reporting issues.