INDIANAPOLIS — Tanya Terry, a 27-year veteran of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, will be sworn in as chief on Monday, making history as the first woman to permanently lead IMPD. WRTVIn nearly three decades with IMPD, Terry has worked patrol, homicide and at leadership levels. In her role as deputy chief of operations, Terry gained valuable experience managing citywide operations. WRTVMayor Joe Hogsett said in a statement:"With Chief Terry leading our IMPD officers, I am confident Indianapolis will continue making progress in shaping safer neighborhoods." With the department short more than 300 officers, Terry says recruitment and retention will be a big focus.