In the ongoing pro-Palestinian protests and encampment on Indiana University's campus, tensions escalated as Indiana State Police and IU Police Department officers detained protest leader Bryce Greene. The incident occurred on April 27, 2024, marking the third day of the demonstrations.

Following the arrest of 23 protesters earlier in the day, a crowd of nearly 100 individuals remained in Dunn Meadow and erected seven tents. IU alumnus Tom Sweeney, who had previously participated in a protest on April 8, announced that the encampment planned to stay overnight and throughout the weekend.

Despite the police presence, supporters continued to show solidarity by honking their cars while passing by and offering supplies such as cases of water bottles and food to the protesters. Notably, several students from Indiana State University joined the demonstration, expressing their support and hoping to bring similar protests to their campus in the future.

At around 1:25 p.m., Indiana State Police officers disclosed that Indiana University had requested their assistance in removing the tents and moving the protesters from the encampments. The officers took away most materials, excluding some food and water, which protesters can reclaim by contacting the non-emergency phone line of the IU Police Department.

Around 1:20 p.m., the police started withdrawing from Dunn Meadow, boarding an Indiana University bus and leaving the area. This departure was met with expressions of gratitude from onlookers, while protesters celebrated the development.

State Senator Shelli Yoder and Bloomington City Council member Sydney Zulich were present during the police intervention. Senator Yoder expressed support for the students' right to free speech and praised their efforts in effecting change across the country. She also revealed that IU administration had requested the assistance of the Indiana State Police, which amplified the response to the protests.

At approximately 12:19 p.m., a substantial force of at least 60 Indiana State Police officers, armed with riot shields and batons, joined several IU Police officers and converged on Dunn Meadow from Woodlawn Avenue. An IUPD officer warned protesters that those arrested would be charged with trespassing and banned from campus, while also requesting the immediate removal of all tents.

Despite the warning, some protesters refused to comply, linking arms and locking themselves in front of the remaining tents. At 12:35 p.m., officers began advancing, pushing protesters back with their riot shields. During the intervention, several protesters, including leader Bryce Greene, were arrested.

After the police had cleared the encampment, officers formed a line using riot shields while protesters reassembled and linked arms once again. A few individuals engaged in arguments with onlookers on Seventh Street, with varying reactions from the crowd.

Overall, a total of 56 protesters have been arrested over the course of three days. However, the movement remains resilient, with protesters following the police as they left the scene, cheering as the officers retreated.

Prior to the police intervention, Indiana University had expressed support for peaceful protests and free speech while emphasizing the need for compliance with university policy and state law. Furthermore, the installation of temporary structures without advanced approval and overnight camping are not permitted according to university regulations.