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IN Code § 36-8-2.1-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 8. Public Safety|Chapter 2.1. Rights of Public Safety Officers|36-8-2.1-10. Prohibition Against Threat of Discipline

Sec. 10. A public safety officer may not be threatened with or subjected to:(1) discipline; or(2) denial of a promotion, transfer, or reassignment;for exercising rights granted under this chapter.As added by P.L.271-2019, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.33-2020, SEC.12.
IN Code § 36-8-2.1-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 8. Public Safety|Chapter 2.1. Rights of Public Safety Officers|36-8-2.1-11. Disclosure of Financial Information

Sec. 11. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), for purposes of a personnel assignment or other personnel action, a public safety officer may not be required to disclose the possession of property or assets, income, debts, or personal or household expenditures, unless the information is obtained through legal process or indicates a conflict of interest that affects the public safety officer's performance of official duties.(b) This section does not apply to inquiries made by authorized agents of a tax collecting agency.As added by P.L.271-2019, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.33-2020, SEC.13.
IN Code § 36-8-2.2-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 8. Public Safety|Chapter 2.2. Firefighter Representation|36-8-2.2-1. Applicability to Certain Members and Departments Without Merit System

Sec. 1. (a) This chapter applies only to a firefighter who is a full-time, paid, nonprobationary member of a fire department.(b) This chapter does not apply to any of the following:(1) A member of the fire department who holds an upper level policy making position.(2) A member of the fire department who holds a position in the fire department:(A) that is not an upper level policy making position; and(B) to which the member was appointed by the chief.(3) A fire department having a merit system established under IC 36-8-3.5.As added by P.L.140-2017, SEC.1.
IN Code § 36-8-2.2-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 8. Public Safety|Chapter 2.2. Firefighter Representation|36-8-2.2-2. Not Applicable to Investigation of Criminal Conduct

Sec. 2. (a) This chapter does not apply to any interview, interrogation, or other proceeding that is part of an investigation of criminal charges against a firefighter.(b) This chapter does not apply to any interview, interrogation, or other interaction that is part of an investigation of a firefighter's conduct, including an interview or investigation to which IC 36-8-2.1 applies.As added by P.L.140-2017, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.33-2020, SEC.14.
IN Code § 36-8-2.2-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 8. Public Safety|Chapter 2.2. Firefighter Representation|36-8-2.2-3. "Fire Department"

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "fire department" means a fire department established by a county, city, town, or township, including a fire protection district under IC 36-8-11 or a fire protection territory established under IC 36-8-19. The term does not include a volunteer fire department.As added by P.L.140-2017, SEC.1.
IN Code § 36-8-2.2-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 8. Public Safety|Chapter 2.2. Firefighter Representation|36-8-2.2-4. Notice of Termination or Demotion

Sec. 4. A firefighter has at least the rights set forth in this chapter, in a meeting at which the chief of the fire department notifies the firefighter of the firefighter's:(1) termination; or(2) demotion with cause.As added by P.L.140-2017, SEC.1.
IN Code § 36-8-2.2-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 8. Public Safety|Chapter 2.2. Firefighter Representation|36-8-2.2-5. Right of Representation

Sec. 5. (a) A firefighter has the right to be represented in any meeting under section 4 of this chapter by either or both of the following of the firefighter's own choosing and at the firefighter's own expense:(1) Legal counsel.(2) A labor organization representative or other representative.(b) Nothing in this chapter prohibits a firefighter from waiving the firefighter's right of representation under this chapter.As added by P.L.140-2017, SEC.1.
IN Code § 36-8-2.2-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 8. Public Safety|Chapter 2.2. Firefighter Representation|36-8-2.2-6. 72 Hours to Obtain Representation

Sec. 6. (a) A meeting under section 4 of this chapter may not proceed until the firefighter is provided at least seventy-two (72) hours to obtain the representation requested by the firefighter.(b) A firefighter may request representation during a meeting under section 4 of this chapter, if the firefighter was not given the seventy-two (72) hour period described in subsection (a).As added by P.L.140-2017, SEC.1.
IN Code § 36-8-2.2-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 8. Public Safety|Chapter 2.2. Firefighter Representation|36-8-2.2-7. Contracts Executed Before July 1, 2017

Sec. 7. This chapter does not affect a contract executed or renewed before July 1, 2017.As added by P.L.140-2017, SEC.1.
IN Code § 36-8-2.2-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 8. Public Safety|Chapter 2.2. Firefighter Representation|36-8-2.2-8. Rights Provided by Contract or Other Law

Sec. 8. The rights of a firefighter provided by this chapter are in addition to and do not abridge, diminish, or cancel the rights and privileges of a firefighter that are provided under contract or any other law.As added by P.L.140-2017, SEC.1.
IN Code § 36-8-2.5-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 8. Public Safety|Chapter 2.5. Critical Incident Stress Management Services|36-8-2.5-2. Confidentiality of Communications

Sec. 2. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, a communication made by a first responder recipient to:(1) a CISM services provider while the first responder recipient receives CISM services; or(2) a peer support team member while the first responder recipient receives peer support services;is confidential. A CISM services provider or peer support team member may not be compelled to testify or otherwise disclose the communication in a civil, criminal, or administrative proceeding without the consent of the first responder recipient.(b) Except as otherwise provided in this section, a record of a communication kept by:(1) a CISM services provider relating to CISM services; or(2) a peer support team member relating to peer support services;provided to a first responder recipient is confidential and is not subject to subpoena, discovery, or introduction into evidence in a civil, criminal, or administrative proceeding.(c) A communication is confidential for purposes of IC 5-14-3.(d) A communication is not confidential and may be disclosed for the following purposes:(1) The CISM services provider or peer support team member may disclose the communication to make a referral for the first responder recipient.(2) The CISM services provider or peer support team member may disclose the communication to consult about the first responder recipient with a CISM services provider, peer support team member, or an appropriate professional associated with the CISM team or peer support team.(3) The CISM services provider or peer support team member may disclose the communication to the extent reasonably necessary to prevent a first responder recipient from committing a crime or fraud that the CISM services provider or peer support team member reasonably believes is likely to result in death, substantial bodily harm, or substantial economic injury to another.(e) A communication is not confidential if:(1) the communication conveys information that the first responder recipient poses or appears to pose an imminent threat of harm to the first responder recipient, a CISM services provider, a peer support team member, or another individual;(2) the communication conveys information relating to child, spousal, or elder abuse;(3) the first responder recipient or the legal representative of the first responder recipient expressly agrees that the first responder recipient's communication is not confidential;(4) the CISM services provider or the peer support team member was a witness or a party to the incident that led to the provision of CISM services or peer support services; or(5) the first responder recipient consents to the disclosure of the communication.As added by P.L.137-2017, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.7-2021, SEC.3.
IN Code § 36-8-2.5-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 8. Public Safety|Chapter 2.5. Critical Incident Stress Management Services|36-8-2.5-3. Immunity; Application to Action for Medical Malpractice

Sec. 3. (a) Except as provided in subsection (c), a CISM team or a CISM services provider providing CISM services is not liable for damages for any act, error, or omission committed by the CISM team or the CISM services provider in performing CISM services in accordance with this chapter, including:(1) personal injury;(2) wrongful death;(3) property damage; or(4) other loss;unless the act, error, or omission constitutes wanton, willful, or intentional misconduct.(b) Except as provided in subsection (c), a peer support services team or a peer support services team member providing peer support services is not liable for damages for any act, error, or omission committed by the peer support team or the peer support team member in performing peer support services in accordance with this chapter, including:(1) personal injury;(2) wrongful death;(3) property damage; or(4) other loss;unless the act, error, or omission constitutes wanton, willful, or intentional misconduct.(c) This section does not apply to an action for medical malpractice.As added by P.L.137-2017, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.7-2021, SEC.4.
IN Code § 36-8-3-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 8. Public Safety|Chapter 3. Safety Boards; Disciplinary Procedures|36-8-3-1. Application of Chapter

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to second and third class cities. It also applies to other units, where specifically indicated.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 18-1-11-1 part; 18-2-1-4.2 part; 18-2-1-4.4 part; 18-2-1-5 part; 18-2-1-6 part.]As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.52. Amended by Acts 1981, P.L.44, SEC.55.
IN Code § 36-8-3-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 8. Public Safety|Chapter 3. Safety Boards; Disciplinary Procedures|36-8-3-2. Powers and Duties of Safety Boards

Sec. 2. (a) The safety board of a city shall administer the police and fire departments of the city, except as provided by any statute or ordinance referred to in section 5 of this chapter.(b) The safety board has exclusive control over all matters and property relating to the following:(1) Police department.(2) Fire department, fire alarms, and fire escapes.(3) Animal shelters.(4) Inspection of buildings.(c) The safety board may purchase the equipment and supplies and make the repairs needed in the department of public safety.(d) The safety board may:(1) adopt rules for the government and discipline of the police and fire departments; and(2) adopt general and special orders to the police and fire departments through the chiefs of the departments.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-1-11-1 part.]As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.52. Amended by Acts 1982, P.L.33, SEC.35.
IN Code § 36-8-3-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 8. Public Safety|Chapter 3. Safety Boards; Disciplinary Procedures|36-8-3-3. Organization of Safety Boards; Appointment, Numbers, and Compensation of Police Officers, Firefighters, and Other Officials; Division of City Into Precincts and Districts; Authority of Chiefs

Sec. 3. (a) A majority of the members of the safety board constitutes a quorum. The board shall adopt rules concerning the time of holding regular and special meetings and of giving notice of them. The board shall elect one (1) of its members chair, who holds the position as long as prescribed by the rules of the board. The board shall record all of its proceedings.(b) The members of the safety board may act only as a board. No member may bind the board or the city except by resolution entered in the records of the board authorizing the member to act in its behalf as its authorized agent.(c) The safety board shall appoint:(1) the members and other employees of the police department other than those in an upper level policymaking position;(2) the members and other employees of the fire department other than those in an upper level policymaking position;(3) a market master; and(4) other officials that are necessary for public safety purposes.(d) The annual compensation of all members of the police and fire departments and other appointees shall be fixed by ordinance of the legislative body not later than November 1 of each year for the ensuing budget year. The ordinance may grade the members of the departments and regulate their pay by rank as well as by length of service. If the legislative body fails to adopt an ordinance fixing the compensation of members of the police or fire department, the safety board may fix their compensation, subject to change by ordinance.(e) The safety board, subject to ordinance, may also fix the number of members of the police and fire departments and the number of appointees for other purposes and may, subject to law, adopt rules for the appointment of members of the departments and for their government.(f) The safety board shall divide the city into police precincts and fire districts.(g) The police chief has exclusive control of the police department, and the fire chief has exclusive control of the fire department, subject to the rules and orders of the safety board. In time of emergency, the police chief and the fire chief are, for the time being, subordinate to the city executive and shall obey the city executive's orders and directions, notwithstanding any law or rule to the contrary.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 18-1-11-2 part; 19-1-28-1 part.]As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.52. Amended by Acts 1981, P.L.315, SEC.1; Acts 1982, P.L.33, SEC.36; P.L.35-1999, SEC.7; P.L.125-2001, SEC.6; P.L.173-2003, SEC.31; P.L.169-2006, SEC.78; P.L.33-2010, SEC.2; P.L.118-2012, SEC.2; P.L.127-2017, SEC.223.
IN Code § 36-8-3-3.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 8. Public Safety|Chapter 3. Safety Boards; Disciplinary Procedures|36-8-3-3.5. Right of Representation; Recommendation by Chief to Safety Board of Termination or Demotion

Sec. 3.5. (a) This section applies to a member of the fire department of a city, town, or township to whom IC 36-8-2.2 applies.(b) A member has at least the rights of representation set forth in IC 36-8-2.2 in any meeting under this chapter at which the chief of the fire department notifies the member that the chief is recommending to the safety board the member's termination or demotion with cause.As added by P.L.140-2017, SEC.2.
IN Code § 36-8-3-3.6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 8. Public Safety|Chapter 3. Safety Boards; Disciplinary Procedures|36-8-3-3.6. Fire Protection Agreements

Sec. 3.6. (a) As used in this section, "provider" means:(1) a city, town, or township; or(2) a volunteer fire department;that provides fire protection services under an agreement described in subsection (b).(b) A city or town may enter into an agreement with a provider to provide fire protection services to the city or town.(c) If a city or town enters into an agreement under subsection (b), the agreement must be:(1) in writing; and(2) for a fixed term.As added by P.L.257-2019, SEC.147.
IN Code § 36-8-3-4.1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 8. Public Safety|Chapter 3. Safety Boards; Disciplinary Procedures|36-8-3-4.1. Certain Towns and Townships; Reprimand or Temporary Suspension of Members Without Prior Hearing; Review by Safety Board

Sec. 4.1. (a) This section also applies to all towns and townships that have full-time, paid police or fire departments. For purposes of this section, the appropriate appointing authority of a town or township is considered the safety board of a town or township. In a town with a board of metropolitan police commissioners, that board is considered the safety board of the town.(b) In addition to the disciplinary powers of the safety board, the chief of the department may, without a hearing, reprimand or suspend without pay a member, including a police radio or signal alarm operator or a fire alarm operator, for a maximum of five (5) working days. For the purposes of this section, eight (8) hours of paid time constitutes one (1) working day. If a chief reprimands a member in writing or suspends a member, the chief shall, within forty-eight (48) hours, notify the board in writing of the action and the reasons for the action. A member who is reprimanded in writing or suspended under this section may, within forty-eight (48) hours after receiving notice of the reprimand or suspension, request in writing that the board review the reprimand or suspension and either uphold or reverse the chief's decision. At its discretion, the board may hold a hearing during this review. If the board holds a hearing, written notice must be given either by service upon the member in person or by a copy left at the member's last and usual place of residence at least fourteen (14) days before the date set for the hearing. The notice must contain the information listed under section 4(c) of this chapter. If the decision is reversed, the member who was suspended is entitled to any wages withheld as a result of the suspension.As added by Acts 1981, P.L.183, SEC.22. Amended by P.L.265-1993, SEC.2.
IN Code § 36-8-3-4.3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 8. Public Safety|Chapter 3. Safety Boards; Disciplinary Procedures|36-8-3-4.3. Suspension or Termination of Ems Personnel; Right to Hearing and Appeal

Sec. 4.3. (a) This section also applies to a town or township that has at least one (1) certified employee of a full-time, paid fire or police department, without regard to whether:(1) the employee is an appointed police officer or firefighter; or(2) under section 5 of this chapter, the police or fire department is exempt from sections 3, 4, and 4.1 of this chapter.(b) As used in this section, "certified employee" means an individual who, as a condition of employment, holds a valid certification issued under IC 16-31-3 by the Indiana emergency medical services commission established by IC 16-31-2-1.(c) As used in this section, "medical director" means a physician with an unlimited license to practice medicine in Indiana and who performs the duties and responsibilities described in 836 IAC 2-2-1.(d) If a medical director takes any of the following actions against a certified employee, the medical director shall provide to the certified employee and to the chief of the certified employee's department a written explanation of the reasons for the action taken by the medical director:(1) The medical director refuses or fails to supervise or otherwise provide medical control and direction to the certified employee.(2) The medical director refuses or fails to attest to the competency of the certified employee to perform emergency medical services.(3) The medical director suspends the certified employee from performing emergency medical services.(e) Before a police or fire department takes any employment related action against a certified employee as the result of a medical director's action described in subsection (d), the certified employee is entitled to a hearing and appeal concerning the medical director's action as provided in section 4 of this chapter.(f) If the medical director's action that is the subject of an appeal under subsection (e) is based on a health care decision made by the certified employee in performing emergency medical services, the safety board conducting the hearing shall consult with an independent medical expert to determine whether the certified employee followed the applicable emergency medical services protocol in making the health care decision. The independent medical expert:(1) must be a physician trained in emergency medical services; and(2) may not be affiliated with the same hospital as the medical director.As added by P.L.13-2010, SEC.1.
IN Code § 36-8-3-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 8. Public Safety|Chapter 3. Safety Boards; Disciplinary Procedures|36-8-3-5. Merit Boards and Commissions; Exemption From Statutory Procedure

Sec. 5. Except as provided in section 4.3 of this chapter, sections 3, 4, and 4.1 of this chapter do not apply to a police or fire department having a board or commission established by statute or ordinance to establish or administer policies based on merit for the appointment, promotion, demotion, and dismissal of members of the department, unless the establishing law specifically incorporates one (1) or more of those sections.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-1-11-3(a)(2).]As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.52. Amended by Acts 1981, P.L.183, SEC.23; Acts 1982, P.L.33, SEC.37; P.L.13-2010, SEC.2.
IN Code § 36-8-3-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 8. Public Safety|Chapter 3. Safety Boards; Disciplinary Procedures|36-8-3-6. Police Officers; Powers and Duties

Sec. 6. (a) This section applies to:(1) all municipalities; and(2) a county having a consolidated city.(b) A warrant of search or arrest, issued by any judge, may be executed in the municipality by:(1) any municipal police officer; or(2) a member of the consolidated law enforcement department established under IC 36-3-1-5.1;subject to the laws governing arrest and bail.(c) The police officers of a municipality or a member of the consolidated law enforcement department shall:(1) serve all process within the municipality or the consolidated city issuing from the city or town court;(2) arrest, without process, all persons who within view violate statutes, take them before the court having jurisdiction of the offense, and retain them in custody until the cause of the arrest has been investigated;(3) enforce municipal ordinances in accordance with IC 36-1-6;(4) suppress all breaches of the peace within their knowledge and may call to their aid the power of the municipality or the consolidated city and pursue and commit to jail persons guilty of crimes;(5) serve all process issued by:(A) the legislative body of the municipality or the consolidated city;(B) any committee of the legislative body of the municipality or the consolidated city; or(C) any of the executive departments of the municipality or the consolidated city;(6) serve the city or town court and assist the bailiff in preserving order in the court; and(7) convey prisoners to and from the county jail or station houses of the municipality or the consolidated city for arraignment or trial in the city or town court or to the place of imprisonment under sentence of the court.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-1-11-4.]As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.52. Amended by Acts 1982, P.L.33, SEC.38; P.L.227-2005, SEC.37.