New appointed chiefs shall apply for admission to the executive training program within two (2) months of the date that he or she initially takes office and must successfully complete this program within six (6) months of initially taking office.  However, if this program is not being offered during that time period, then the police chief must successfully complete the next available executive training program that is offered after intially taking office.  In addition, if there are available openings after being filled by persons mandated to attend, then with the Executive Director's approval town marshals, deputy chiefs or other high-level administrative officers may attend this training.

The police executive training program shall include topics in civil liability, use-of-force, firearms, and emergency vehicle operation; along with media relations, policy making, discipline, accounting/ administration, labor laws, cultural diversity, and other department and/or administrative programs.  Additional training may include  topics that would benefit newly appointed chiefs and/or other administrative staff serving in this position.  This training will consist of not less than forty (40) hours of instruction, participation, and an evaluation/examination.

You may contact the Academy at (317)839-5191 and ask for Lieutenant Steven Guthrie or Captain Perry Hollowell for additional information on this training.

ILEA Fee:  $450 Residents/$300 Commuters.

If a department needs to cancel a student from an ILEA in-service class, it must be done no later than five (5) working days prior to the start of the class.  If a student does not show up or cancellation is made any closer to the start of the class, the agency will be responsible for payment in full for this class.

This is only a brief course description.  Reporting instructions contain the correct times and information you will need in regards to this course.  "Reporting Instructions" are located at the top right corner of this page.