Brotherhood Above All
The Indianapolis Public Safety Pipes and Drums exists to continue the tradition of honoring our fallen public safety personnel. Made up of people from a multitude of safety backgrounds, the band performs, teaches and travels to foster brotherhood during the best and worst times in public safety.
Our Story
The band travels all across the midwest region performing with other bands as part of the massed funeral band at Line of Death funerals. Additionally, we perform in the annual St. Patrick's Day parade and as the host band for the Fire Department Instructor's Conference in Indianapolis.
Meet the Band
The Officer Corps
Pipe Major
Luke Cody
Luke Cody is in his first year as Pipe Major, however has been in the band for a number of years. Luke also assists in teaching new members how to play the bagpipes!
Drum Major
Brett Havlin
Joining the band in 2008, Brett took on the role of Drum Major in 2018. Brett also serves as the band President
Pipe Sergeant
Billy MacLeod
Billy serves as Pipe Sergeant in the organization and has also served as Vice President of the organization.
Drum Major
Mark Wills
Mark recently took over the position of Drum Major. Mark is a long time piper with the band but loves the Drum Major position, and will continue to play.
Drum Sergeant
Ryan Miller
Ryan comes from Brownsburg and has taken up the Drum Sergeant/Lead Drummer mantle.
Drum Sergeant
Ian Reppert
Ian is currently serving the band as the Pipe Sergeant for the Bass Line of the Drum Corps, made up of tenor and bass drums.
The Bagpipe Corps
Courtney Rice
Courtney has served the band in many forms; from Pipe Major to President to teacher, Courtney is a cornerstone to our band.
Denise James
Denise recently joined the band, coming with a lot of playing experience. Denise reached bagpipes at Anderson High School
Dan Davis
Dan is a charter member of the band, joining during the formation phase in 1993
Troy Clements
Troy comes to us from Pike Township Fire Department, and holds the band record for fastest person to learn to play bagpipes.
Neil Reeves
Neil is one of senior pipers and also serves as the Vice President.
Matt Fullington
Matt joins us from the public sector, played pipes through high school and now is a senior member of the band serving as a pipe corporal
Spencer Brown
Spencer is one of our driven new members, learning to play bagpipes and taking on the role of Band Quartermaster.
Davy MacDonald
Davy is the newest member of the band, coming from the Columbus area. Davy brings a good deal of playing experience with him
Chad Dykman
Chad recently joined the band and has a passion for playing bagpipes.
Steven Bond
Steve is a retired police officer, who has played with other bands in the area before coming to our band.
The Drum Corps
Pete Arcamo
Pete is one of our senior snare drummers, having played with the band for nearly 20 years
Charlie Brown
Charlie is our newest side drummer. He played snare in marching bands earlier in his career. He joins us along with his son, Spencer, who is a bagpiper!
Adam Friday
Adam is a Gary Indiana firefighter who plays part time with our band. Adam is a talented drummer and we are glad to have him in the corps.
Mike Tyler
Mike is another long time member of the band, returning after a hiatus to be another bass drummer for the band.
Abby Hart
Abby is one of our Tenor drummers. She and her husband Isaiah are members of the bass drum line
Isaiah Hart
Isaiah is our lead bass drummer, bringing flair an personality to the big sound of the bass.
Clayton Thomas
Clayton was lost this year. He was a charter member of the band, led the band as a Drum Manager, served as a bass drummer, band manger and helped forge the band into its current form. Clayton will remain Drum Major Emeritus.