IndianaBill would let Tier II officers complete added Tier I training
If enacted, the bill would require Indiana’s training board to set up a program by July 2027 for officers who completed Tier II training to complete Tier I training.
What it does
The training board would have to establish a program by July 1, 2027, for officers who finished Tier II training to complete additional Tier I training; officers pay unless their agency agrees to cover the cost.
Argument forOfficers who finish Tier II training could get a path to complete Tier I training, which may give agencies more options when assigning trained officers.
Argument againstOfficers may have trouble completing the added training if their agency does not agree to pay for it.
More detail
The training board would establish a program for officers to complete the additional Tier I training. The program would be for law enforcement officers who have successfully completed the Tier II basic training requirement. The officer must pay for the additional training unless a law enforcement agency agrees to pay. The section would take effect July 1, 2026. The board must establish the program on or before July 1, 2027.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jan 8First reading: referred to Committee on Veterans Affairs and Public SafetyLatest
- Jan 8Authored by Representative Goss-ReavesIntroduced
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