Charlestown Police Department Training Division

Charlestown Police Training Division

"The Tradition is Training and Commitment"

The Charlestown Police Department traditionally trains on average more than ten times that which is annually mandated by the Indiana Law Enforcement Training Board.

Several Department officers are state certified instructors and specialized in most of the below training categories; this enables the department to train over and above state minimum requirements. Department instructors also instruct at the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy, located in Plainfield, Indiana, part time when department scheduling permits.

The department annually mandates and performs training is such areas as,

but not limited to (Click on photos to enlarge for viewing):

DEPARTMENT TRAINING CALENDAR

Defensive Tactics (including Use of Force)
Handcuffing and Impact Weapons
Firearm Proficiency/Decision Making & Retention
Emergency Vehicle Operations
Criminal & Traffic Law Updates
Physical Fitness
Report Writing
Moving & Stationary Radar Operations
Standardized Field Sobriety Training
Knife Fighting & Defense
Domestic Violence Situations
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
Hazardous Materials Identification & Safety
Bloodborne Pathogens Safety

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Each full time officer, in the State of Indiana, must complete the 15 week Basic Academy Course within the first twelve months of employment with any law enforcement agency. Reserve Officers must also complete the State Training Board's Pre-Basic 40 hour Course prior to being sworn and authorized the power of arrest within the State of Indiana.

Indiana Law Enforcement prides itself on having one of the top training academies in the country, as well as the standards to maintain professional and well trained law enforcement officers. For more information, visit the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy web site at www.state.in.us/ilea.

For more information on the Charlestown Police Department Training Unit, contact Sgt. Darren Baker, Training Division Commander, at (812) 256-6345, ext. 106 or email him at: sgtbaker@ctownpd.com.

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