From the Desk of the Executive Director
As I scrapped the ice off my windshield this morning it reminded me that Fall is here and it is time for a new entry for the “From the Desk of the Executive Director”. It also reminded me I need to clean out my garage so I can fit my car in there but that is a whole different story.
I will start with the sad news of the passing of Mr. Joe Holmes. Joe served on the Law Enforcement Training Board’s Advisory Council since 1976. He was a true supporter of law enforcement and of the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy. His valuable input on training related issues will be missed as well as his friendship.
We have a few more personnel changes to announce:
- Dave Younce has been promoted to Captain and will now oversee the In-Service Division of ILEA. Please congratulate Dave with you see him.
- Roy Overshiner is our newest Staff Duty Officer. Roy retired from the Salem Police Department.
- Barb Somers will be transferring from Housekeeping to Quartermaster and Tracie Hubbard will be joining our Housekeeping staff.
On the good news front, we were able to obtain a grant through the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute to purchase two driving simulators, a MILO firearms system and a new SkidCar platform. The new equipment is being used for the first time with this current Basic class. I want to thank all our staff who assisted in this project as it will have a positive impact on the training our students receive and will allow them to be better prepared upon graduation.
We also received a grant through Firehouse Subs to purchase comprehensive first aid kits for our main building, EVO and Firearms range.
I would also like to thank our staff and ISP for the work on our Tactical Engagement Center. A much needed cleaning and upgrade was completed by this joint effort.
Keeping in line with my “time goes by fast” theory from my last entry I would encourage you all to take the time this upcoming Holiday season to:
- Help a child carve a pumpkin.
- Eat lots of turkey while surrounded by family.
- Remember the “reason for the season”.
Have a great rest of 2012 and hope to see you at our Training Coordinators’ Conference on November 28th and 29th.
- See what classes are being offered at the ILEA.
- Know what training is available outside the ILEA.
- Learn more about the ILEA.
- 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.
