We are ParkIndy: A Life Saved by Vigilance and Compassion

Parking enforcement officers are the invisible thread that keeps our streets safe and orderly. Often their impact reaches far beyond the curb. 

Recently, one of ParkIndy's Parking Ambassadors witnessed a dog lying motionless in the back seat of a parked car while issuing a citation. It was a sweltering day, and the dog showed clear signs of heat exhaustion. Instead of moving on, the parking compliance officer stayed close by, issuing nearby citations while keeping a watchful eye on the vehicle–hoping the owner would return. 

After a little time with no one in sight, the officer called emergency services. IMPD and the fire department arrived quickly and were able to rescue the animal. The image here was captured by the parking ambassador's body cam. Based on its condition, there’s a strong likelihood the dog had been left overnight. Without this ParkIndy intervention, it might not have survived. 

This isn’t just a story about one dog. It’s about the kind of care, judgment, and humanity that our enforcement officers bring to work every day—qualities that too often go unrecognized.

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