From the Desk of the Executive Director
Yes, the rumor is true. Beginning in 2009 the annual in-service training requirement will be changed to the following:
- * The minimum number of hours will be raised to 24 hours.
- * At a minimum, two (2) of these hours must be in the subject of firearms.
- * At a minimum, two (2) of these hours must be in the subject of physical tactics and the use of force.
- * At a minimum, two (2) of these hours must be in the subject of police vehicle operation.
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.
We now have three (3) podcasts available on our website. The subject matters include:
1. Information for officers preparing to arrive at the Academy for Basic training.
2. Information relative to physical fitness.
3. Information on instructor certification and the Instructor Development Course.
Kudos to Tim Underwood, Information Specialist, who produces and serves as host for these podcasts. There will be more added on a regular basis and you will be able to count future ones towards your annual in-service training requirement. Again, keep your eyes on our website for more details.
We would like to welcome all the new Chiefs around the State of Indiana. We look forward to seeing you the end of this month at the Police Chief Executive Program. If you are a new Chief, don't forget to get registered for this required course. You can contact Capt. Perry Hollowell or Lt. Dave Younce for more information.
Don't forget if you would like to submit an article to appear on our website contact Deputy Director Mike Lindsay for information.
We at ILEA would like to invite you to join us in congratulating Joe Wainscott on his appointment as the Director of Homeland Security effective this month. We look forward to continuing our relationship with Joe in his new position.
Last but not least, we wish you a happy and safe Spring.
Rusty Goodpaster,
ILEA Executive Director
- How can I attend the Academy's Basic Course?
- Do I have to attend the Academy if I graduated from an Academy in another state?
- Can I get a waiver from basic training if I graduated from a reserve academy?
- What is the current process for instructor recertification?
- What agencies are L.E.T.B.-certified to conduct Instructor Development courses?
- How many hours of training conducted by an L.E.T.B. - certified instructor can be used toward the instructor's 16 hours of mandated inservice training?
- See what classes are being offered at the ILEA.
- Know what training is available outside the ILEA.
- Learn more about the ILEA.
- See a list of Certified Training Providers.
- Learn about the Academy's instructors.
- Know about the Academy's Physical Fitness Standards.
- Contact someone at the Academy with a specific question.
- Order training materials from the ILEA.
- See the current Basic Class schedule.
