On Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) Chief Tanya Terry appointed Major Corey Mims to serve as the new Commander of North District IMPD. Commander Mims' appointment will be effective today and a ceremony will be held at a later date.

"Major Mims is well-acquainted with North District, having served in multiple roles that enabled him to build strong relationships with officers, community leaders, and neighbors in the community. His hands-on experience working shoulder to shoulder with the district's officers and neighbors to address challenges and celebrate successes has earned him their respect and trust. That trust provides the continuity, stability, and confidence our officers and neighbors deserve," said Chief Tanya Terry.

Commander Corey Mims joined IMPD in 2015 and after graduating, served as a patrol officer and Field Training Officer on Southeast District. He also spent time as a member of the IMPD Traffic Unit.

In 2021, he was promoted to Sergeant and assigned to North District, where he served on both middle and late shifts. During this time, he worked with the North District Violent Crimes Task Force and the Community Relations Unit. In 2023, he advanced to Lieutenant and was assigned to the Commercial Crimes Branch, overseeing investigations related to Vice, Human Trafficking, and Nuisance Abatement. He later served as a Lieutenant with the Indiana Crime Guns Task Force.

Since July of 2024, Commander Mims held the rank of Major in the Community Engagement and Outreach Bureau, providing strong leadership and strategic oversight of initiatives designed to strengthen partnerships between law enforcement and the community.

Commander Mims is a 2020 graduate of the IMPD Leadership Academy and currently serves as a Leadership Academy Mentor. He is a certified Indiana Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) General Instructor and Emergency Vehicle Operations (EVO) Instructor, frequently assisting with recruit training. His experience also includes service with the IMPD Crisis Negotiator Unit (CNU) and the Event Response Group (ERG).

In 2025, Commander Mims was honored as a recipient of the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) 40 Under 40 Award, recognizing his leadership, innovation, and impact in the field of law enforcement.

A lifelong Hoosier, Commander Mims grew up on the east side of Indianapolis and graduated from Speedway High School before attending Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI), where he studied Criminal Justice.

He is a proud husband and father of four children.