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Commentary On LETB/ILEA Instruction In The Use Of Less Than Lethal Force

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.  

Let The Atlanta P.D. Put You On Reserve!

The Atlanta Police Department is currently accepting applications to fill two reserve deputy positions. Applications are to be filled out in person at the Atlanta Police Department. Applicants must be 21 years of age, have a clean criminal and traffic record, and possess a valid Indiana driver's license. Completed pre-basic training and prior experience is a plus. For more information, contact Marshal G. L. "Gary" Rouch at (765) 292-2355 or email at atlantapd@comcast.net.

Bartholomew Co. Sheriff's Dept. Is Now Accepting Applications!

The Bartholomew County Sheriff's Department is accepting applications for the position of Deputy Sheriff. Applications can be obtained online at www.bartholomewco.com or picked up at the Bartholomew County Sheriff's Office. Application deadline is June 13, 2008. For additional questions contact Lt. Rob Kittle at (812) 379-1720.

Purdue University Police Department Seeks Chief!

Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana is seeking a visionary leader to serve as the Chief of Police.

The Chief of Police plans and directs the financial, operational and personnel activities of the Police Department (24-hour operation), serves in an advisory capacity to resolve sensitive issues within the Department and the University, acts as an outreach and public respresentative for the Police Department, and must value diversity by working effectively with people from different viewpoints and backgrounds.

The successful candidate for this position must have a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice, Public Safety or a related field; have six years of progressive experience in police operations, including three years of administrative supervisory experience (equivalent combination of related education and related work experience will be considered); must have expert knowledge of public safety, law enforcement and security methods; have knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, and coordination of people and resources; knowledge of the regulations pertaining to the activities on campus, expert knowledge of crowd control techniques as they pertain to a campus environment and expert knowledge of investigative procedures; strong knowledge of pertient state and federal laws and all other relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions; must be able to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction and be able to deal calmly and effectively with high stress situations; and must have a high standard of integrity, performance, and professional behavior and a demonstrated ability to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships and build mutual trust and repect with others, and maintain them over time.

Interested applicants should apply online by locating the position at http://www.purdue.edu/hr/Employment/.

Knox City Police Department Wants You!

The Knox City Police Department is accepting applications for the position of Police Officer.

Requirements for police positions include:

  • High School diploma or GED equivalent.
  • Valid Indiana Driver's License.
  • Must be at least 21 years of age at time of application and under the age of 36 years of age at time of hire.

Applications can be obtained at the Clerk/Treasurer's office at 101 West Washington Street, Knox, Indiana 46534. Deadline for the return of the completed application is May 25, 2008. For additional questions contact Knox Police Department at (574) 772-4122 or email knoxpolicechief@nitline.net.

Photo Gallery Now On-line From 2007 Blue Light Ceremony!

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.

Peru Police Department Hiring!

The Peru Police Department will be conducting its hiring process on Saturday, May 24, 2008. The written test will be given at 9:00 am in the Peru High School Team Teaching Room. The physical assessment test will take place immediately following at the Peru Police Department. This is your opportunity to pursue an exciting career. As a full-time position, benefits include: paid holidays and vacation time; excellent retirement plan; and health and life insurance. Applications can be picked up at the Peru Police Department, 35 South Broadway, Peru, IN or downloaded from our website at http://perupd.org/.  For additional questions please contact Sgt. Jason Mooney, 3 pm - 11 pm at (765) 473-2150, extention 523.

Newest ILEA Podcast Ready For Download!

The third 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 #003 - Release Date 2/20/08
"Instructor Certification & Instructor Development" - First up, ILEA Director of In-Service Training, Capt. Perry Hollowell discusses the LETB Instructor Certification process; then Lt. Lance Burris describes, in detail, the Academy's Instructor Development program. Also includes another installment 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.

Important Message About ILEA Course Payments!

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.

Elkhart Police Department Has Open Position!

The Elkhart Police Department is accepting applications for the position of Police Officer through May 15, 2008.

Requirements for police positions include:

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent
  • Valid Indiana Driver's License
  • Must be at least 21 years of age at time of application
  • Must be under the age of 36 years at time of hire

Applications may be obtained at the front desk of the Elkhart Police Department, 175 Waterfall Drive, Elkhart, Indiana 46516. If you are unable to pick up an application, please let us know and we will mail it to you.

Should you have any questions, please contact the Elkhart Police Department's Services Division at (574) 295-7070 or email jennifer.miller@coei.org.

(Click here to download the Human Trafficking Guidebook & related materials!)

Human Trafficking Guidebook Now Available As Free Download!

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.

Newton Co. Seeking Part-Time Communications Officer!

The Newton County Sheriff's Department is accepting applications for the position of part-time Communications Officer. Qualifications include, but are not limited to, high school diploma or G.E.D., typing, clerical knowledge, use of computers, and strong communication skills. Applicants must be available for 12 hour shifts as well as holidays and weekends. Background checks will be performed. Position pays $10.99 per hour after training period. Applications may be obtained at the Newton County Sheriff's Department, 304 East Seymour Street, Kentland, IN or online at https://webcms.in.gov/CMS/ioEditor/www.newtoncountysheriff.com. Newtown County is an equal opportunity employer.

ILEA Firearms Instructor Course Changes

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.

Merrillville Police Department - Help Wanted!

The Merrillville Police Department is accepting applications for the position of Patrolman.  The applicant must be at least 21 years of age; possess a valid driver's license; possess a high school diploma or GED equivalency; must be a US citizen or applied for citizenship; have no felony convictions; and have vision correctable to 20/20.  Applications are available at the Merrillville Police Department, 7820 Broadway, Merrillville, IN or online at http://www.merrillville.in.gov/.  Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Annual Reporting of In-Service Training Due by March 15!

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.

ILEA to Host IADLEST Conference in '08!

The Indiana Law Enforcement Academy will be hosting the International Association of Directors of Law Enforcement Standards and Training (IADLEST) conference this summer. This is an annual conference of law enforcement training directors and their executive staff from across the United States. The conference will be held at the Crowne Plaza in Indianapolis the week of July 6-11, 2008. Check our site regularly for updates and information as it becomes available!  E-mail your inquiries on this event to IADLEST@ilea.in.gov.

Conference Schedule

Click here to download the Proposed Schedule for the 2008 IADLEST Conference in Indianapolis

Academy Making Some Change to Curriculum

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.

ILEA to offer E-Training

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 terms e-learning or e-training mean that the majority of a class is presented through an electronic means, e.g., streaming video, podcasts, CD or DVD, other computer-based or similar modes, or via television.
  • The department training officer approves e-training, with the concurrence of the agency head, concerning the subject matter.
  • The training officer determines if the class is of sufficient quality to meet the annual training requirements for Indiana police officers. In making this determination, the training officer could use the following criteria as well as others:
    1. specifically evaluate the content of the program to be employed.
    2. require learning or performance objectives be supplied by the provider.
    3. require or create an examination of student performance based on those learning goals.
  • A training officer must then be satisfied that appropriate learning has occurred and may use the following approaches (or others as applicable) to make this determination:
    1. the training officer personally observes the student-officer taking the class at the training site.
    2. the training officer tests or otherwise examines the student-officer or has the officer demonstrate the skills that were to be taught.
    3. a post-test is given establishing that a minimum of 75% of the training objectives have been learned.
    4. a pre- and post-test are administered showing significant improvement of knowledge or skills for that particular subject.

Indiana Gaming Commission Now Hiring - Are You Game?

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.

2007 Legal Checklist For Law Enforcement Management

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 in 2007. As more of the subjects listed below are addressed by the department in 2007, 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.

Indiana Certifies Crime Scene Investigators

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.

New ILEA Cancellation Policy Now In Effect

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.

Basic Course Now Four Day Week!

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

Free Internet Service for Police Agencies!

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.

Minimum Test Scores For Basic Students

The ILEA's minimum test score for all police officer basic course written examinations will be 75%.

Pre-Basic Course Now Online!

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:

  1. When class will be held.
  2. Where class will be held.
  3. Who is the lead instructor.
  4. Lead instructor's LETB certified instructor number.
  5. How many students.
  6. Secured e-mail address.

Thank you for your continued support and help in training Indiana Police Officers.

Facility Use Fees

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.

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