CHAPTER 9. PUBLIC SAFETY TRAINING

IC 10-19-9
    Chapter 9. Public Safety Training

IC 10-19-9-1
"Division"
    Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "division" refers to the division ofpreparedness and training.
As added by P.L.22-2005, SEC.17.

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"Public safety service provider"
    Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "public safety service provider" or"provider" means an officer or employee of the state, an officer oremployee of a governmental unit, or a volunteer who is engaged inat least one (1) of the following activities:
        (1) Firefighting.
        (2) Emergency management.
        (3) Environmental management.
        (4) Fire or building inspection.
        (5) Emergency medical service.
        (6) Any other public safety or homeland security activity thatthe division may designate.
As added by P.L.22-2005, SEC.17.

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Training program for public safety service providers
    Sec. 3. (a) The division shall develop and provide a trainingprogram for public safety service providers.
    (b) Participation in the training program is optional for a provider.
As added by P.L.22-2005, SEC.17.

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Advanced training programs
    Sec. 4. Subject to section 3(b) of this chapter, the division shallestablish and conduct advanced training programs in public safetyand homeland security subjects on a voluntary enrollment basis. Thedivision may offer courses to any public safety service provider thatthe division determines will benefit from the training.
As added by P.L.22-2005, SEC.17.

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Training facilities
    Sec. 5. The division may establish training facilities at which thedivision provides programs. The division shall establish policies andprocedures for the use of any training facilities that the divisionestablishes.
As added by P.L.22-2005, SEC.17.

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Studies, surveys, and reports    Sec. 6. The division may recommend or conduct studies orsurveys. The division may require reports from the chief executiveof a governmental or volunteer provider organization for thepurposes of this chapter.
As added by P.L.22-2005, SEC.17.

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Training materials
    Sec. 7. The division may originate, compile, and disseminatetraining materials to providers.
As added by P.L.22-2005, SEC.17.

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Issuance of diplomas and certificates
    Sec. 8. The division may establish a system of issuing diplomasor certificates for persons who successfully complete the division'straining programs.
As added by P.L.22-2005, SEC.17.

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Development of provider programs
    Sec. 9. Upon request, the division may assist a providerorganization in the development of training programs for theorganization's personnel.
As added by P.L.22-2005, SEC.17.

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Consultation with other persons
    Sec. 10. The division may consult, cooperate, or contract with thelaw enforcement training board, a college or university, or any otherindividual or entity for the development and providing of courses ofstudy for public safety service providers.
As added by P.L.22-2005, SEC.17.

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Conditions for use of division's training facilities
    Sec. 11. (a) The division's facilities are available for the trainingof any public safety or health services provider that the divisiondetermines will benefit from the training.
    (b) The division shall determine the terms and conditions for useof the division's facilities by the providers listed in subsection (a).
As added by P.L.22-2005, SEC.17.

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Fee schedules and charges
    Sec. 12. The division may establish fee schedules and charges forthe following:
        (1) Items or services provided by the division under thischapter.
        (2) Training conducted by the division under this chapter.        (3) Other division activities conducted under this chapter.
As added by P.L.22-2005, SEC.17.

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Gifts and grants
    Sec. 13. The division may accept gifts and grants from any sourceand use them for the purposes of this chapter.
As added by P.L.22-2005, SEC.17.

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Implementation of duties
    Sec. 14. The division may perform any other acts that arenecessary or appropriate to implement this chapter.
As added by P.L.22-2005, SEC.17.

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Rules
    Sec. 15. The executive director may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2to implement this chapter.
As added by P.L.22-2005, SEC.17.