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The Whitestown Police Department is currently accepting applications for the position of full-time police officer. There are three positions available with a starting salary of $32,500 with increases to $33,500 after the twelve month probationary period and after three years of service to $35,500.
Applicants that meet the minimum requirements can request an application by sending an email to WhitestownPD@yahoo.com. Do not submit resumes until after your application is processed. Applications must be received by October 31, 2008 to be considered for this position.
The Kendallville Police Department is currently accepting lateral (Indiana certified) police officer position applications through October 10, 2008. Applications may be obtained at the Kendallville Police Dispatch (234 South Main Street, Kendallville, IN 46755) or on the Kendallville Police Department website link at www.Kendallville-in.org. Anyone needing additional information concerning the lateral application process should contact Chief of Police Wiley at (260) 347-0654.
The West Lafayette Police Department is taking applications for the position of Patrol Dispatcher.
Applicants should have the ability to use immediate independent judgment involving emergency situations; ability to orally communicate with people effectively; successfully complete standard entrance tests and complete all required certification courses; successfully pass a background investigation consisting of criminal history, employment record, and other information pertaining to suitability with the department; knowledge of communications center radios, computers, telephones, IDACS system, the RMS system, and other computer software as assigned; knowledge of streets and alleys in the city and working knowledge of street and highway layout of surrounding area; working knowledge of social service agencies, business, education, civic, and social organizations in the community; and ability to keep confidential various aspects of job information.
Must have a high school diploma or equivalent; must be 18 years of age or older and maintain a telephone at your residence.
Qualified persons should apply at West Lafayette City Hall, Human Resources Department, 609 West Navajo Street by October 15, 2008.
The Speedway Police Department is currently accepting applications for the position of Merit Police Officer. The department is interested in establishing an eligibility list to fill future anticipated openings.
Because the department has more applicants than there are positions available, a competitive application process has been established. This application process is designed to ensure that the selection of new recruits will be accomplished in a fair and objective fashion. Applications for this process can be obtained by visiting the Speedway Police Department located at 1410 North Lynhurst Drive, Speedway, IN 46224.
All applications must be correctly completed and returned to Assistant Chief Joel Rush, at the Speedway Police Department by October 13, 2008. Incomplete or falsified applications will result in the applicant’s elimination from the process. For additional questions please call Assistant Chief Joel Rust at (317) 246-6183.
The fifth installment of the Academy's on-going series of informational podcasts is now available!
Left click the title below to listen, or right click to download and save the latest installment:
(Be patient, depending on your connection speed the download may take a moment or two.)
ILEA Podcast #005 - Release Date 9/3/08
"Dress Code For Training" - A discussion with ILEA Staff Instructor, Lt. Mike Horton on the importance of maintaining a professional appearance in the training environment and the pitfalls of looking shabby. And just what is "business casual" anyway?
Also in this episode - more of the "Bonehead of the Day Award".
- Hosted by ILEA Information Specialist, Tim Underwood. Running time: 26 min. (Audio Only)
Check our Podcast page frequently for updates and all previous postings.
The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Department is currently conducting a hiring process for the Deputy Sheriff position. Applicants must be a graduate of the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy.
Interested applicants can pick up a “pre-application” at the sheriff’s office or visit our website at www.co.hamilton.in.us click on “Sheriff” then proceed to “forms” where you will find the pre-application.
For additional information contact Lt. Thomas L. Gehlhausen at tgg@co.hamilton.in.us.
The Greensburg Police Department is accepting resumes for available Police Officer positions. ILEA certification preferred, but not required. Interested persons may contact Greensburg Police Department Chief of Police, Brian T. Heaton at (812) 663-3131 or mailto:bheaton@greensburgpd.com.
Just last month, installation was completed of the new exterior lighting system at the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy. This type of lighting was chosen to enhance the setting for the Academy’s annual Project Blue Light Ceremony, held in December, to remember the officers who have given their lives, in the performance of their duties.
Executive Director, of the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy, Rusty Goodpaster says, “we were very fortunate to have received a grant from the City of Lawrenceburg and the Dearborn County Community Foundation or else this lighting system would not have been possible”. The system was installed by Circle City Lighting of Indianapolis and is comprised of ten sets of LED lights. This lighting configuration allows for maximum lighting effects while using minimal power consumption.
Lt. David Younce, Director of Special Projects, for the Academy has hopes of one day, being able to secure the finances, to cover the entire east side of the building. Lt. Younce said, “for those passengers who pass by us at night, be sure to take a look, at how dramatic these lights illuminate the building, but drivers need to keep their eyes on the road”.
The MSD Pike Township Police Department is seeking qualified applicants for the position of police officer.
Applicants must have current I.L.E.A. Basic Academy Certification. While not required, a College education and/or military service is a plus. Interested candidates can pick up an application at MSD Pike Township, 6901 Zionsville Road, Indianapolis, IN 46268.
For additional information contact Chris Newkirk at chris.newkirk@pike.k12.in.us.
The Sheridan Police Department will be excepting applications for reserve officers. All applications must be picked up from the police department between the hours of 0800 - 1600 hours at 506 South Main Street, Sheridan, IN 46069 or email resume to Officer Coy W. Monroe at Ilea141@sbcglobal.net or coy@sheridanpd.org.
Requirements for these positions are listed on our website at www.sheridanpolice.zoomshare.com.
Beginning in 2009, to be reported in 2010, the annual in-service training requirement will be changed to the following:
This does not change the other mandated requirements that are separate from the rules in 250 IAC 2-7. Keep your eyes on the website for more details.
On April 21, 2008 the law Enforcement Training Board passed a new 120-hour refresher course that complies with the new statutory language (see House Bill 1105), which became effective March 24, 2008.
If you have, or are considering hiring an officer that has been out of law enforcement for more than two years, please contact the Executive Director in writing to determine what the refresher requirements will be.
The following information will be needed in order to determine the refresher requirements:
Click here to read Lt. Bob Black's commentary on LETB/ILEA Instruction in the use of Less Than Lethal Force.
In his commentary Lt. Black refers to an article, originally published in the LETB UPDATE, Volume XVI, No. 4, December 1998, which explains the ILEA's reasons for changing the phrase commonly used to identify training in use of less than lethal force from"defensive tactics" to "physical tactics". That orginal article can be viewed by clicking here.
Click here to view photos from the ILEA Blue Light Ceremony (Dec. 11th, 2007). The pictures were taken by Hanke Photography.
This ceremony is a charitable cause and donations are always welcome with checks made out to the Hendricks County Community Foundation, 5055 E. Main St., Suite A, Avon, IN 46123. Please write in the memo section of the check: Project Blue Light. All donations are tax deductible.
The Indiana Law Enforcement Academy cannot accept payment prior to the start of a class. Payment is due when your officer(s) checks in on the first day of training. Our business section can invoice your department or payment can be made by check, money order, cash or purchase order.
(Click here to download the Human Trafficking Guidebook & related materials!)
The Human Trafficking Guidebook and other training materials, that complement the Human Trafficking Training DVD that the Academy offers, is now available to download for free. The DVD itself costs $5.00 (plus $4 s&h per order, up to 6 DVD's per order) and can be ordered by clicking here to download the Multi-Media order form; or you can purchase one in person the next time you visit the ILEA and avoid the shipping and handling fee.
The process for being admitted into the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy firearms instructor course will change in 2008.
In the past, we conducted a pre-screening firearms test for admission into the program. We required the applicants to come to the academy prior to the course to shoot a proficiency qualification. The applicant had to shoot the academy 60 round, 50-yard course, two times with an average of 285 or better. When the applicant came to the firearms instructor course, we spent nine (9) hours practicing to qualify a second time.
We are changing the pre-screening to a qualification. We are going to require the applicant to shoot the 60 round, 50-yard course, three (3) times averaging 285 or greater. They will then be placed on an eligibility list for the firearms instructor course, good for one (1) year. This would eliminate the need to spend nine (9) hours during the firearms instructor week on the qualification course. We will take the extra time to practice other life saving and tactical skills. Anyone already on the list from last year would be grandfathered onto the new list for 2008.
We are also going to change the firearms instructors course to include a pass/fail test in five (5) additional skills. The five (5) are:
1. Demonstrating drawing and presentation of the weapon in a combat situation
2. Demonstrating clearing type one and type two malfunctions under stress
3. Demonstrating tactical and combat magazine change
4. Demonstrating shooting while moving
5. Demonstrating five (5) different combat handgun flashlight techniques
By qualifying before the course we will be able to introduce and test students in essential skills not now included because of the loss of time. Having this extra time will allow us to produce firearms instructors who are better prepared to teach and improve the fundamental skills of their students.
The Annual Reporting of 16 hours of In-Service Training for the previous calendar year is due by March 15 of each year.
IC 5-2-1-9(g) requires an Indiana law enforcement officer to satisfactorily complete a minimum of 16 hours of in-service training each year in order to be eligible for continued employment as a law enforcement officer.
Here are some recent changes to our curriculum:
CPR/AED will be obtained by the officer on his own and must show proof of completion before he/she can receive certification.
Breath Tests for Intoxication has been removed from our curriculum. Departments must contact the Department of Toxicology, before graduation from the LETB basic course, to schedule a date and time for their officers to attend.
Some new subjects to be added to our curriculum will be:
N.I.M.S. (National Incident Management Number 700)
Human Trafficking
Physical Training
This is just a few of the changes we will be making to our curriculum. Watch this page for more information.
The Law Enforcement Training Board (LETB) has established guidelines for allowing training presented primarily through electronic means to be counted for the annual 16 hour continuing education requirement for certified officers.
The responsibility for determining what type of training and the quality of the training falls to the department training officer and chief executive officer as it always has with the more conventional modes of training.
The LETB has established the following guidelines:
The Indiana Gaming Commission is seeking applications for the following positions in the Enforcement Section:
Enforcement Agents
Will enforce gaming laws, administrative rules, and Indiana Gaming Commission policies at Casinos in Madison or Shelby Counties. Salary range: $31,408 - $45,994.
Investigator
Will investigate gaming-related crimes primarily in Madison and Shelby Counties. Salary range: $31,408 - $49,244.
ILEA or certified law enforcement training preferred. Salary will be based upon relevant years of experience as determined by the Executive Director. Must be at least 21 years of age.
To review additional information go to http://www.in.gov/gaming and to apply online http://www.in.gov/jobs. The Indiana Gaming Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
By Mr. Charles N.Braun II, Law Enforcement Training Board Staff Attorney
This checklist will deal with legal issues and matters that police administrators should be concerned with as they plan for and administer their department missions. As more of the subjects listed below are addressed by the department, both a greater law enforcement quality and a reduction of civil liability exposure will take place.
1. Will the department provide the required 17 subject abuse training to every officer on the department as mandated by IC 5-2-8-1 through 5-2-8-8?
2. Will the department provide the required pre-basic training to newly appointed public payroll officers as mandated by IC 5-2-1-9?
3. Will the department provide the required training to newly appointed reserve officers as mandated by IC 5-2-1-9 and IC 36-8-3-20?
4. Will the department provide the required annual training report to the Executive Director of the Law Enforcement Training Board as required by IC 5-2-1-1 and 250 IAC 2-8-3?
5. Will the department provide the required 16 hours of annual continuing education to all public payroll officers as mandated by IC 5-2-1-9? Will the department comply with the new requirements of PL 85 found at IC 5-2-1-9(g) regarding annual in-service training regarding interaction with persons with mental illness, addictive disorders, mental retardation, and developmental disabilities to be provided by persons approved by the Law Enforcement Training Board and the Secretary of Family and Social Services?
6. Will the department provide the mandated training under federal law regarding hazardous material emergency response personnel under EPA and OSHA regulations 29 CFR 1910.120?
7. Will the department provide the mandated training and/or equipment under federal law to employees who may come in contact with blood or other body fluids under OSHA regulation 29 CFR 1910.1030?
8. Will the department comply with the requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act as found in 29 U.S.C. Section 201 et seq. and the U.S. Department of Labor regulations dealing with employee salary calculation, working hours and overtime compensation found at 29 CFR?
9. Will the department comply with the requirements of the Federal Civil Rights Act of 1991 regarding sex discrimination and the non-use of physical agility tests that make differences on the basis of sex as also required by IC 36-8-3.2-3.5 for PERF full-time police officers?
10. Will the department comply with the comprehensive requirements of the Americans With Disabilities Act as found in federal statutes at 42 U.S.C. Section 12101 et seq. and Indiana law IC 22-9-5-1 et seq.?
11. Will the PERF Department submit its physical agility test and general aptitude test (if one is used) to the Law Enforcement Training Board (for review, not approval) as required by IC 36-8-3.2-3.5 for PERF departments hiring full-time police officers?
12. Will the PERF Department comply with all PERF changes, when made under Indiana law at IC 36-8-1-1-et seq.?
13. Will the department have both comprehensive and quality standard operating procedures that reflect the latest law and practical standards for police officers?
14. Will the department comply with all of the financial record keeping requirements of the Indiana State Board of Accounts?
15. In terms of employee work safety, will all the requirements of federal and state OSHA be met?
16. Will all of the requirements of both the Indiana Open Door Law (IC 5-14-1.5-1 through 5-14-1.5-8) and the Public Records Law (IC 5-14-3-1 through 5-14-3-10) be fully met in terms of public access to police information especially the law requiring a daily log/record of all police activity to be prepared within 24 hours under IC 5-14-3-5?
17. Will there be a plan in place that will handle and process all notices of tort claims as well as filed civil liability lawsuits. With the latest court decisions and jury verdicts, there will most certainly be increased litigation.
18. If your agency is bound by local ordinances, board of public safety resolutions, collective bargaining agreements, employment contracts, or specific court orders, are these being fully complied with?
19. Will there be a complete and fair promotion plan in place especially for merit departments pursuant to IC 36?
20. Are there programs in place that will both detect and eliminate employee discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, creed, religion, national origin, age (especially for department civilian employees), physical disability, or freedom of speech?
21. Will the department's overall record keeping system be adequate to meet both legal review and litigation challenges?
22. Will the department comply with all of the requirements of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 under federal law found at 29 U.S.C. Section 2601 et seq.?
23. Has the department reviewed the new LETB rules that took effect January 1, 2004 found at 250 IAC 2 et seq.?
24. Has the department taken steps to comply with the provisions of federal law pursuant to the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2004, found at 18 U.S.C. Section 926B(a) and 926C Indiana law at IC 35-47-13 regarding the carrying of concealed weapons nationally by current and retired police officers?
25. Will the department comply with the new Indiana Supreme Court Administrative Court Rule 9 concerning court records?
26. Will the department comply with the evidence collection and disposition laws found at IC 35-33-5-1 et seq. and IC 35-43-4-4(h)?
27. Will the department comply with the new refresher course requirements as stated in IC 5-2-1-9 (n) and the Law Enforcement Training Board Administrative Rule 12 for officers out of law enforcement for two or more years at the time of their reappointment?
28. Will the department take steps to revoke an officer's basic training certificate if the grounds for revocation are present as required by IC 5-2-1-12.5.?
29. Has the department taken steps to provide to its officers the in-service training called for regarding human and sexual trafficking pursuant to IC 5-2-1-9 (a)(10) and IC 35-42-3.5?
30. Has the department taken steps to provide improved witness testimony skills training now that under new Indiana Rules of Court the members of the jury can take notes, can ask witnesses their own questions through the judge, and cameras (on an experimental basis) in the courtroom have been approved?
Certainly a legal checklist, for law enforcement could be extended into many other areas. Nonetheless, the above list refers to the present major legal matters of concern for Indiana based police.
The above material is being provided in an effort to generally inform law enforcement officers regarding various legal issues of interest. For specific application of these matters to your particular circumstances, consult your prosecuting attorney or police department legal counsel.
You are also invited to call Mr. Braun with questions at his Academy office (317) 837-3264. Please no e-mail messages as legal questions usually require a detailed exchange of information which personal conversation can provide best. Lack of confidentiality with e-mail is also a concern.
The Indiana Law Enforcement Training Board has approved the certification of crime scene investigators. The forensic methods employed by the scientific community, the high standards demanded by the courts and the public's increased expectation for the identification, collection, and preservation of physical evidence has focused the need to hold the crime scene investigator to a higher standard.
The crime scene certification process, approved by the Indiana Law Enforcement Training Board, was a cooperative effort between the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy, the Indiana State Police Laboratory Division and its quality assurance program and representatives of agencies from across Indiana. While voluntary and cost free, the certification establishes a minimum standard of training and experience in order to become certified.
If interested, contact Lt. Rick Kiefer at (317) 837-3280 or e-mail rkiefer@ilea.in.gov
or click here for more info.
If your 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 a class your agency will be responsible for payment in full of this class.
The Indiana Law Enforcement Academy has moved to a four day week format for basic training. The course now runs 15 weeks. This change does not effect any other aspects of training at the ILEA.
Here's the schedule outline:
- Classes will be from 7:45 a.m. to 5:20 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
- Each session will be 63 minutes in length instead of 50 minutes.
- Breaks between each session will be six minutes instead of 10 minutes.
- Lunch will be 35 minutes in length instead of 70 minutes.
- Break out weeks (psychomotor skills) will remain under the current five day format.
Reasons for change:
- Academy will be able to deliver 124 more minutes of actual training over 15 week period.
- Student will benefit from extra day at home.
- Budget savings for ILEA.
The ILEA will stay a five-day operation for all other purposes. This will affect the Basic Course only.
We thank you in advance for your cooperation and support in this new endeavor. If you have any questions and/or comments please contact me at (317) 837-3229 or by email at rgoodpaster@ilea.state.in.us.
Rusty Goodpaster
Executive Director
Indiana Law Enforcement Academy
The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) and the National Center for Rural Law Enforcement are offering free Internet access for small to mid-size police agencies. If your police agency serves fewer than 25,000 residents, or your sheriff's department serves fewer than 50,000 residents, you are eligible for this free Internet service. The investment from your agency is:
1) Computer with modem (plus Windows software).
2) Dedicated phone line, can be shared by FAX line.
Any agency interested contact: Mindy Hunter or Jim Nobles at 1 (888) 411-1713.
The ILEA's minimum test score for all police officer basic course written examinations will be 75%.
The Pre-Basic video presentation has been replaced by new technology in the form of a Power Point presentation on-line.
You are asked to erase or otherwise make the outdated videos non-usable. Likewise, any old Pre-Basic CD ROM programs on your hard-drive must also be deleted.
The on-line program will make it more efficient for departments in that you will have the ability to conduct Pre-Basic programs at any given time. This zipped program can be accessed by clicking on a link located at the bottom of this message or on the home page of the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy. There you will find information as how to download the file to your computer. You will, however, still be required to send certain information to the Academy as listed below in order to receive a Pre-Basic support package needed to complete the course. No credit will be given to those who only view the on-line program. Please delete the on-line presentation from your hard drive upon completion of Pre-Basic course.
To be credited for Pre-Basic please contact:
Lt. Lance M. Burris
email: lburris@ilea.in.gov or edunn@ilea.in.gov,
Phone: (317) 837-3265
Fax: (317) 839-5380
The Primary LETB Certified Instructor must mail, fax, or email a signed request on department letterhead. In order to conduct a course the following information must be contained in the request letter:
Thank you for your continued support and help in training Indiana Police Officers.
Here's a list of the ILEA facility use fees effective July 1, 2007:
Rates and hours charged are per day (full day or any part of the day).
|
Facility |
Rates |
Credit Hours |
|
EVO |
||
| EVO (Track, Skill Pad, Classroom) |
$440 |
22 |
| Pit Car |
$380 |
19 |
| Skid Car (Regular "Pit" or "Spin" Car) |
$380 |
19 |
| Skid Platforms | $660 | 33 |
| Simulators (AMOS) | $660 | 33 |
| ILEA Vehicle Usage (per vehicle) | $300 | 15 |
| ILEA Vehicle Usage (per vehicle) (Rate for "Basic" academies only) |
$80 | 4 |
|
Firearms Training |
||
| Indoor Firing Range | $300 | 15 |
| Outdoor Handgun Range | $300 | 15 |
| Outdoor Shotgun Range | $300 | 15 |
| Tactics and Simulations Bays-Non Live Fire | $300 | 15 |
| Tactical Engagement Center (T.E.C.) | $420 | 21 |
| F.A.T.S. - Used at Academy | $300 | 15 |
| F.A.T.S. - Used off premises | $360 | 18 |
| F.A.T.S. - Used off premises (One day for pickup & one day for return - No Charge) |
$1,060/week | 53/week |
|
Other Academy Facilities |
||
| Classroom | $220 | 11 |
| Cottage | $220 | 11 |
| Computer Lab | $440 | 22 |
| Gym or Mini Gym | $220 | 11 |
| Swimming Pool | $300 | 15 |
|
Conference Room |
$120 | 6 |
If other supplies or services are requested there may be an additional charge.
Verify with the Business Section.
*CREDIT HOUR VALUE HAS INCREASED FROM $15/HOUR TO $20/HOUR FOR FACILITY OR EQUIPMENT USE ONLY.
Food and Lodging Only:
|
- Breakfast |
$3.00 |
|
- Lunch |
$6.00 |
|
- Dinner |
$6.00 |
|
Lodging: Per Bed / Per Night |
$20.00 |
|
Processing Fee |
$2.00 |
Miscellaneous Charges:
| Duplicate Certificate |
$5.00 per copy |
| Grade Transcript |
$5.00 per transcript |
Notice: Rates are subject to change each July 1st.