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 of preparedness and training.
As added by P.L.22-2005, SEC.17.

IC 10-19-9-2
"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 or employee of a governmental unit, or a volunteer who is engaged in at 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 that the division may designate.
As added by P.L.22-2005, SEC.17.

IC 10-19-9-3
Training program for public safety service providers
    
Sec. 3. (a) The division shall develop and provide a training program 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.

IC 10-19-9-4
Advanced training programs
    
Sec. 4. Subject to section 3(b) of this chapter, the division shall establish and conduct advanced training programs in public safety and homeland security subjects on a voluntary enrollment basis. The division may offer courses to any public safety service provider that the division determines will benefit from the training.
As added by P.L.22-2005, SEC.17.

IC 10-19-9-5
Training facilities
    
Sec. 5. The division may establish training facilities at which the division provides programs. The division shall establish policies and procedures for the use of any training facilities that the division establishes.
As added by P.L.22-2005, SEC.17.

IC 10-19-9-6
Studies, surveys, and reports      Sec. 6. The division may recommend or conduct studies or surveys. The division may require reports from the chief executive of a governmental or volunteer provider organization for the purposes of this chapter.
As added by P.L.22-2005, SEC.17.

IC 10-19-9-7
Training materials
    
Sec. 7. The division may originate, compile, and disseminate training materials to providers.
As added by P.L.22-2005, SEC.17.

IC 10-19-9-8
Issuance of diplomas and certificates
    
Sec. 8. The division may establish a system of issuing diplomas or certificates for persons who successfully complete the division's training programs.
As added by P.L.22-2005, SEC.17.

IC 10-19-9-9
Development of provider programs
    
Sec. 9. Upon request, the division may assist a provider organization in the development of training programs for the organization's personnel.
As added by P.L.22-2005, SEC.17.

IC 10-19-9-10
Consultation with other persons
    
Sec. 10. The division may consult, cooperate, or contract with the law enforcement training board, a college or university, or any other individual or entity for the development and providing of courses of study for public safety service providers.
As added by P.L.22-2005, SEC.17.

IC 10-19-9-11
Conditions for use of division's training facilities
    
Sec. 11. (a) The division's facilities are available for the training of any public safety or health services provider that the division determines will benefit from the training.
    (b) The division shall determine the terms and conditions for use of the division's facilities by the providers listed in subsection (a).
As added by P.L.22-2005, SEC.17.

IC 10-19-9-12
Fee schedules and charges
    
Sec. 12. The division may establish fee schedules and charges for the following:
        (1) Items or services provided by the division under this chapter.
        (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.

IC 10-19-9-13
Gifts and grants
    
Sec. 13. The division may accept gifts and grants from any source and use them for the purposes of this chapter.
As added by P.L.22-2005, SEC.17.

IC 10-19-9-14
Implementation of duties
    
Sec. 14. The division may perform any other acts that are necessary or appropriate to implement this chapter.
As added by P.L.22-2005, SEC.17.

IC 10-19-9-15
Rules
    
Sec. 15. The executive director may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement this chapter.
As added by P.L.22-2005, SEC.17.