Indiana § 5-2-1-20 - Indiana technical assistance center for crisis intervention teams

§ 5-2-1-20. Indiana technical assistance center for crisis intervention teams

Sec. 20. In conjunction with the Indiana commission to combat substance use disorder established by IC 4-3-25-3 and the division of mental health and addiction, the board may establish the Indiana technical assistance center for crisis intervention teams under IC 5-2-21.2.

As added by P.L.102-2017, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.114-2022, SEC.8.

IC 5-2-1.5Chapter 1.5. Reimbursement of Law Enforcement Officer Employment and Training Costs

5-2-1.5-1Applicability 5-2-1.5-2Compliance requirements 5-2-1.5-3Applicable individuals 5-2-1.5-4"Basic training" 5-2-1.5-5"Certification date" 5-2-1.5-6"Claim" 5-2-1.5-7"Costs" 5-2-1.5-8"First public employer" 5-2-1.5-9"Public employer" 5-2-1.5-10Submission of claim by public employer 5-2-1.5-11Adjustments to claim amounts 5-2-1.5-12Notification of preceding public employer 5-2-1.5-13Reimbursement compliance timeframe 5-2-1.5-14Information for claim by first public employer 5-2-1.5-15Information for claim by subsequent public employers 5-2-1.5-16Provision of statement to individual prior to hiring; signature requirement

IC 5-2-1.5-1Applicability Sec. 1. This chapter does not:

(1) affect, modify, or amend a collective bargaining agreement or employment agreement or contract executed or renewed before July 1, 2025; and

(2) apply to the reimbursement of law enforcement employment and training costs by an individual under an employment contract entered into under IC 5-2-1.6.

As added by P.L.20-2025, SEC.1.

IC 5-2-1.5-2Compliance requirements Sec. 2. A public employer that wants to obtain reimbursement for costs incurred in employing and training a law enforcement officer from another public employer must comply with this chapter.

As added by P.L.20-2025, SEC.1.

IC 5-2-1.5-3Applicable individuals Sec. 3. This chapter only applies to an individual who:

(1) is hired by a public employer; and

(2) successfully completes basic training;

after June 30, 2025.

As added by P.L.20-2025, SEC.1.

IC 5-2-1.5-4"Basic training" Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "basic training" means the basic training (Tier 1 training) requirements established by the law enforcement training board under IC 5-2-1-9(d).

As added by P.L.20-2025, SEC.1.

IC 5-2-1.5-5"Certification date" Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "certification date" means the date that an individual, upon completion of basic training, is certified by the law enforcement training board created by IC 5-2-1-3 to act as a law enforcement officer.

As added by P.L.20-2025, SEC.1.

IC 5-2-1.5-6"Claim" Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "claim" means a public employer's claim for reimbursement of costs under this chapter.

As added by P.L.20-2025, SEC.1.

IC 5-2-1.5-7"Costs" Sec. 7. As used in this chapter, "costs" means the following costs incurred by the first public employer:

(1) The cost of qualifying examinations administered in hiring the individual.

(2) The individual's basic training course fees and costs.

(3) Fees and costs for any specialized training provided to the individual not later than one (1) year after the individual's certification date.

(4) Any supplies and equipment provided to the individual that:

(A) cannot be reused; and

(B) were provided to the individual not later than one (1) year after the individual's certification date.

(5) The base salary and benefits provided to the individual during:

(A) the first year of employment, if the individual was employed at least one (1) year by the first employer; or

(B) the period of employment, if the individual was employed less than one (1) year by the first employer.

As added by P.L.20-2025, SEC.1.

IC 5-2-1.5-8"First public employer" Sec. 8. As used in this chapter, "first public employer" means the public employer that employs an individual and incurs the costs for an individual to become a law enforcement officer.

As added by P.L.20-2025, SEC.1.

IC 5-2-1.5-9"Public employer" Sec. 9. As used in this chapter, "public employer" means any of the following that employ an individual to serve as a law enforcement officer:

(1) The state or a state agency, including a state educational institution.

(2) A county, city, or town.

(3) A school corporation or governing board of a charter school.

(4) An airport authority.

(5) A hospital licensed under IC 16-21-2 or health system that is:

(A) a unit of state or local government; or

(B) owned or operated by a unit of state or local government.

As added by P.L.20-2025, SEC.1.

IC 5-2-1.5-10Submission of claim by public employer Sec. 10. (a) Except as provided in subsection (c), if an individual:

(1) leaves a public employer by resigning; and

(2) is hired by another public employer;

the public employer in subdivision (1) may claim reimbursement of costs from the public employer in subdivision (2).

(b) The amount of a public employer's claim is determined as follows:

(1) A first public employer's claim is equal to the product of the amount of the first public employer's costs, multiplied by the percentage determined under section 11 of this chapter.

(2) Any other public employer's claim is equal to the product of the amount of the first public employer's costs, multiplied by the percentage determined under section 11 of this chapter.

(c) The right of any public employer to make a claim terminates if:

(1) the public employer lays off or terminates the individual's employment for any reason; or

(2) the public employer fails to make a claim that meets the requirements of this chapter:

(A) within the time set forth in section 12(b) of this chapter; and

(B) before three (3) years have elapsed after the individual's certification date.

If a public employer's right to make a claim is terminated, the right of any subsequent public employer to make a claim under this chapter is also terminated.

As added by P.L.20-2025, SEC.1.

IC 5-2-1.5-11Adjustments to claim amounts Sec. 11. As provided in section 10(b) of this chapter, the amount of a public employer's claim decreases over time as follows:

(1) If the subsequent public employer hires an individual not more than one (1) year after the individual's certification date, one hundred percent (100%) of costs are reimbursable to the preceding public employer.

(2) If the subsequent public employer hires an individual:

(A) more than one (1) year; and

(B) less than two (2) years;

after the individual's certification date, sixty-six percent (66%) of costs are reimbursable to the preceding public employer.

(3) If the subsequent public employer hires an individual:

(A) at least two (2) years; and

(B) less than three (3) years;

after the individual's certification date, thirty-three percent (33%) of costs are reimbursable to the preceding public employer.

As added by P.L.20-2025, SEC.1.

IC 5-2-1.5-12Notification of preceding public employer Sec. 12. (a) A subsequent public employer shall notify the preceding public employer in writing of the individual's hiring not later than ten (10) days after the individual's hire date.

(b) A public employer making a claim must, not later than thirty (30) days after receiving notice under subsection (a), send:

(1) a claim to the subsequent public employer that complies with:

(A) section 14 of this chapter, if the first public employer is making the claim; or

(B) section 15 of this chapter, if any other public employer is making the claim; and

(2) a copy of the claim to the individual.

As added by P.L.20-2025, SEC.1.

IC 5-2-1.5-13Reimbursement compliance timeframe Sec. 13. A public employer shall reimburse a claim that complies with this chapter not later than one hundred twenty (120) days after receiving the claim.

As added by P.L.20-2025, SEC.1.

IC 5-2-1.5-14Information for claim by first public employer Sec. 14. (a) This section applies only to a claim made by the first public employer.

(b) A claim must be on a form approved by the state board of accounts and signed and certified as correct by the first public employer's chief executive officer.

(c) The claim must provide the following information:

(1) The individual's full name.

(2) The individual's hire date and end date of employment with the first public employer.

(3) The individual's certification date.

(4) A statement of the total costs incurred by the first public employer for which the first public employer claims reimbursement.

(5) An itemized list of costs comprising the total costs stated in subdivision (4).

(d) The claim must be accompanied by copies of the following:

(1) The written notice, acknowledged and signed as provided in section 16 of this chapter.

(2) Documents supporting each of the costs itemized under subsection (c)(5), including:

(A) payroll or salary vouchers;

(B) earnings records;

(C) invoices, claims, or billing statements;

(D) accounts payable vouchers; or

(E) canceled warrants or checks.

As added by P.L.20-2025, SEC.1.

IC 5-2-1.5-15Information for claim by subsequent public employers Sec. 15. (a) This section applies only to a claim of a public employer that is not the first public employer.

(b) A claim must be on a form approved by the state board of accounts and signed and certified as correct by the public employer's chief executive officer.

(c) The claim must provide the following information:

(1) The individual's full name.

(2) The individual's hire date and end date of employment with the public employer submitting the claim.

(3) The individual's certification date.

(4) The total amount of the first public employer's claim.

(5) The total amount for which the public employer submitting the claim seeks reimbursement in accordance with section 11 of this chapter. The amount must be expressed as:

(A) a dollar amount; and

(B) a percentage of the total amount stated in subdivision (4).

(d) The claim must be accompanied by copies of the claim forms of:

(1) the first public employer, without the copies of documents submitted under section 14(d) of this chapter; and

(2) any other preceding public employer.

As added by P.L.20-2025, SEC.1.

IC 5-2-1.5-16Provision of statement to individual prior to hiring; signature requirement Sec. 16. (a) Before hiring an individual, the first public employer must provide a written notice to the individual that contains at least the following information:

(1) A statement that the provisions of this chapter apply.

(2) A statement of costs, expressed as a dollar amount.

(3) A statement to the effect that if the individual:

(A) voluntarily leaves the first public employer; and

(B) is hired by a subsequent public employer as a law enforcement officer;

the first public employe may claim reimbursement of the costs, reduced to the extent required under subdivision (5), from the individual's subsequent public employer.

(4) A statement that only a public employer may reimburse another public employer for costs. The individual may not be required to reimburse or pay any portion of the costs incurred by a public employer.

(5) A statement to the effect that the reimbursement amount that a public employer may claim decreases over time. If the individual is hired by the subsequent public employer:

(A) not more than one (1) year after the individual's certification date, the reimbursement amount is one hundred percent (100%) of the amount in subdivision (2), expressed as a dollar amount;

(B) more than one (1) year and less than two (2) years after the individual's certification date, the reimbursement amount is sixty-six percent (66%) of the amount in subdivision (2), expressed as a dollar amount;

(C) at least two (2) years and less than three (3) years after the individual's certification date, the reimbursement amount is thirty-three percent (33%) of the amount in subdivision (2), expressed as a dollar amount; and

(D) three (3) years after the individual's certification date, the reimbursement amount is reduced to zero (0).

(6) A statement to the effect that except as provided in subdivisions (7) and (8), whenever the individual voluntarily leaves employment as a law enforcement officer and is hired by a subsequent public employer as a law enforcement officer, the preceding employer may make a claim for reimbursement from the subsequent public employer:

(A) of the costs in subdivision (2); and

(B) reduced to the extent required under subdivision (5).

(7) A statement to the effect that:

(A) a public employer that makes a claim for reimbursement is required to provide the individual with a copy of the claim; and

(B) if any public employer of the individual does not make a claim for reimbursement within the time required under this chapter:

(i) the reimbursement amount is reduced to zero (0); and

(ii) the right of the employer that fails to submit the claim and the right of any subsequent public employer to submit a claim under this chapter terminates.

(8) A statement to the effect that this chapter no longer applies three (3) years after the individual's certification date.

(9) A statement to the effect that the provisions of this chapter only apply to the individual if the individual successfully completes basic training and is certified by the law enforcement training board to act as a law enforcement officer.

(10) A statement to the effect that the provisions of this chapter only apply if the individual is employed as a law enforcement officer by any of the following:

(A) The state or a state agency, including a state educational institution.

(B) A county, city, or town.

(C) A school corporation or governing board of a charter school.

(D) An airport authority.

(E) A hospital licensed under IC 16-21-2 or health system that is:

(i) a unit of state or local government; or

(ii) owned or operated by a unit of state or local government.

(b) The written notice must be signed and acknowledged:

(1) by the individual and the first public employer or first public employer's agent; and

(2) on a date before the individual's hire date.

As added by P.L.20-2025, SEC.1.

IC 5-2-1.6Chapter 1.6. Contract for Reimbursement of Law Enforcement Officer Employment and Training Costs

5-2-1.6-1Nonapplicability to certain collective bargaining agreements or contracts 5-2-1.6-2Applicable individual 5-2-1.6-3Applicable definitions 5-2-1.6-4"Nonpublic employer" 5-2-1.6-5Reimbursement contract 5-2-1.6-6Requirements for contract by first public employer 5-2-1.6-7Requirements for contract by subsequent public employers 5-2-1.6-8Termination of claims 5-2-1.6-9Limitations on reimbursement amounts 5-2-1.6-10Requirements to notify individual of contract requirements before hiring

IC 5-2-1.6-1Nonapplicability to certain collective bargaining agreements or contracts Sec. 1. This chapter does not affect, modify, or amend a collective bargaining agreement or employment agreement or contract executed or renewed before July 1, 2025.

As added by P.L.20-2025, SEC.2.

IC 5-2-1.6-2Applicable individual Sec. 2. This chapter only applies to an individual who:

(1) is hired by a public employer; and

(2) successfully completes basic training;

after June 30, 2025.

As added by P.L.20-2025, SEC.2.

IC 5-2-1.6-3Applicable definitions Sec. 3. The definitions in IC 5-2-1.5 apply to this chapter.

As added by P.L.20-2025, SEC.2.

IC 5-2-1.6-4"Nonpublic employer" Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "nonpublic employer" means a private or governmental entity that:

(1) employs an individual, including:

(A) a person;

(B) a corporation or other business entity; or

(C) a political subdivision, the state, or a state agency; and

(2) is not a public employer.

As added by P.L.20-2025, SEC.2.

IC 5-2-1.6-5Reimbursement contract Sec. 5. Except as provided in section 8 of this chapter, a public employer may require as a condition of an individual's hiring, that the individual enter into a contract or agreement to reimburse the public employer for costs incurred in employing and training the individual as a law enforcement officer, if the individual:

(1) voluntarily leaves the public employer's employment; and

(2) is subsequently employed by a nonpublic employer.

Any contract or agreement for reimbursement of costs must meet the requirements of this chapter.

As added by P.L.20-2025, SEC.2.

IC 5-2-1.6-6Requirements for contract by first public employer Sec. 6. (a) This section applies only to a contract or agreement executed by the first public employer.

(b) A contract or agreement may not require an individual to reimburse the first public employer for an amount that exceeds the first public employer's costs, multiplied by the percentage determined under section 9 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.20-2025, SEC.2.

IC 5-2-1.6-7Requirements for contract by subsequent public employers Sec. 7. (a) This section applies only to an employment contract or agreement executed by a public employer that is not the first employer.

(b) A contract or agreement executed by a public employer may not require an individual to reimburse the public employer for an amount that exceeds the product of the total of the first public employer's costs multiplied by the percentage determined under section 9 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.20-2025, SEC.2.

IC 5-2-1.6-8Termination of claims Sec. 8. Termination of a public employer's right to make a claim under IC 5-2-1.5-10(c) also terminates the right of any subsequent public employer of the individual to obtain reimbursement for costs and voids any employment contract or agreement under this chapter.

As added by P.L.20-2025, SEC.2.

IC 5-2-1.6-9Limitations on reimbursement amounts Sec. 9. An employment contract or agreement may not require an individual to reimburse the public employer for more than the maximum reimbursement amount, which shall be calculated as follows:

(1) If an individual is hired by a nonpublic employer not more than one (1) year after the individual's certification date, the contract may require the individual to reimburse the public employer not more than one hundred percent (100%) of the costs, expressed as a dollar amount.

(2) If an individual is hired by a nonpublic employer:

(A) more than one (1) year; and

(B) less than two (2) years;

after the individual's certification date, the contract may require the individual to reimburse the public employer not more than sixty-six percent (66%) of costs, expressed as a dollar amount.

(3) If an individual is hired by a nonpublic employer:

(A) at least two (2) years; and

(B) less than three (3) years;

after the individual's certification date, the contract may require the individual to reimburse the public employer not more than thirty-three percent (33%) of costs, expressed as a dollar amount.

(4) If an individual is hired by a nonpublic employer more than three (3) years after the individual's certification date, the contract may not require the individual to reimburse the public employer for any costs.

As added by P.L.20-2025, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.23-2026, SEC.23.

IC 5-2-1.6-10Requirements to notify individual of contract requirements before hiring Sec. 10. (a) Any public employer that requires an individual to enter into an employment contract or agreement under this chapter, must provide a written notice to the individual before hiring. The notice must contain at least the following information:

(1) A statement that the provisions of this chapter apply.

(2) A statement of the public employer's costs at the time of hiring, expressed as a dollar amount.

(3) A statement to the effect that if the individual:

(A) voluntarily leaves the public employer; and

(B) is hired by a nonpublic employer;

the contract would require the individual to reimburse the public employer for the public employer's costs in accordance with section 9 of this chapter. The reimbursement amount must be expressed as a dollar amount.

(4) A statement to the effect that if the right of any of the individual's public employers to make a claim for reimbursement terminates under IC 5-2-1.5-10(c), the individual is not required to reimburse any public employer for costs and any employment contract or agreement for reimbursement is void.

(5) This subdivision applies only to the first public employer. A statement to the effect that a contract entered into by an individual is void and unenforceable if the individual does not successfully complete basic training and is not certified by the law enforcement training board to act as a law enforcement officer.

(b) The written notice must be signed and acknowledged:

(1) by the individual and the public employer or public employer's agent; and

(2) on a date before the individual's hire date.

As added by P.L.20-2025, SEC.2.

IC 5-2-2Chapter 2. Law Enforcement Academy Building Commission

5-2-2-1Creation; powers 5-2-2-2Membership 5-2-2-3Meetings; officers and employees 5-2-2-4Compensation 5-2-2-5Site acquisition or selection 5-2-2-6Eminent domain 5-2-2-7Design adoption 5-2-2-8Competitive bids 5-2-2-9Donations and gifts; authority to receive 5-2-2-10Title to real estate 5-2-2-11Conflict of interest 5-2-2-12Contracts; form; publication 5-2-2-13Repealed 5-2-2-14Revenue debentures; sale 5-2-2-15Construction of buildings; occupancy 5-2-2-16Compensation for employees and agents Note: This version of chapter effective until 7-1-2027. See also following repeal of this chapter, effective 7-1-2027.