This program reduces local cost of hiring and training new college undergraduates for Indiana law enforcement. Candidates selected for the program must successfully complete an intense 16-24 week police tactics school that will qualify them to become police officers. Those who graduate will be completely certified by the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy. Dependent children of Indiana officers slain in the line of duty since 1997 are eligible for no obligation Police Corps scholarships. The World Police and Fire Games athletes personify the true spirit of amateur sports, competing solely for the love of the sport.
Athletes train on their own time and at their own expense.
The 2001 Games will offer 71 different sports, each of which adheres to guidelines set forth by national and international sports federations, for a total of more than 350 events. The Indiana Law Enforcement Academy will be one venue and housing site for the games. PPC and other firearms events are to be conducted at our newly-renovated outdoor firearms range.