Ind. Code ch. 36-8-25.5

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Ind. Code § 36-8-25.5-1 Definitions

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following version of this section, effective 7-1-2027. Sec. 1. The following definitions apply throughout this chapter: (1) "Executive board" means the task force executive board established by section 3 of this chapter. (2) "Task force" means the Indiana crime guns task force established by section 2 of this chapter. (3) "Task force area" means one (1) or more of the following counties: (A) Boone County. (B) Hamilton County. (C) Hancock County. (D) Hendricks County. (E) Marion County. (F) Morgan County. (G) Johnson County. (H) Shelby County. (I) Allen County. (J) Lake County. As added by P.L.217-2021, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.75-2023, SEC.1; P.L.16-2025, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 36-8-25.5-1 Definitions

Note: This version of section effective 7-1-2027. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 7-1-2027. Sec. 1. The following definitions apply throughout this chapter: (1) "Executive board" means the task force executive board established by section 3 of this chapter. (2) "Task force" means the Indiana crime guns task force established by section 2 of this chapter. (3) "Task force area" means one (1) or more of the following counties: (A) Boone County. (B) Hamilton County. (C) Hancock County. (D) Hendricks County. (E) Marion County. (F) Morgan County. (G) Johnson County. (H) Shelby County. (I) Allen County. (J) Lake County. (K) LaPorte County. (L) Porter County. As added by P.L.217-2021, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.75-2023, SEC.1; P.L.16-2025, SEC.1; P.L.70-2026, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 36-8-25.5-2 Task force established; purpose; members

Sec. 2. (a) The Indiana crime guns task force is established. The task force shall be hosted by the Indianapolis metropolitan police department, which shall administratively support the task force. (b) The purpose of the task force is to reduce violent crime and bring violent criminals to justice by delivering, in cooperation with state and federal officials, a uniform strategy to trace firearms used to commit crimes. (c) The task force consists of: (1) the executive board; (2) an executive director; (3) law enforcement officers assigned to the task force by a law enforcement agency located in the task force area; and (4) other employees and staff, whether assigned to the task force by a law enforcement agency or employed directly by the task force. As added by P.L.217-2021, SEC.2.

Ind. Code § 36-8-25.5-3 Executive board

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following version of this section, effective 7-1-2027. Sec. 3. (a) The task force executive board is established to oversee and direct the operations of the task force. (b) The executive board consists of: (1) the chief of police of the Indianapolis metropolitan police department or the chief's designee, who serves as the chairperson of the executive board; (2) the superintendent of the Indiana state police department or the superintendent's designee, who serves as the vice chairperson of the executive board; and (3) a sheriff or chief of police from each department in the task force area which has assigned an officer to the task force. (c) The executive board shall hold meetings at the call of the chairperson. The executive board may establish rules governing meetings. (d) Seven (7) executive board members constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. Each member has one (1) vote, and action by the executive board may be taken only upon the affirmative votes of the majority of attending members. If a vote is a tie, the position for which the chairperson voted prevails, as long as that position has received the affirmative votes of at least four (4) members. (e) A member of the executive board is not entitled to: (1) the minimum salary per diem provided by IC 4-10-11-2.1(b); or (2) reimbursement for traveling and other expenses as provided under IC 4-13-1-4. As added by P.L.217-2021, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.16-2025, SEC.2.

Ind. Code § 36-8-25.5-3 Executive board

Note: This version of section effective 7-1-2027. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 7-1-2027. Sec. 3. (a) The task force executive board is established to oversee and direct the operations of the task force. (b) The executive board consists of: (1) the chief of police of the Indianapolis metropolitan police department or the chief's designee, who serves as the chairperson of the executive board; (2) the superintendent of the Indiana state police department or the superintendent's designee, who serves as the vice chairperson of the executive board; and (3) a sheriff or chief of police from each department in the task force area which has assigned an officer to the task force. (c) The executive board shall hold meetings at the call of the chairperson. The executive board may establish rules governing meetings. (d) A majority of the executive board members from agencies actively participating constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business. Each member has one (1) vote, and action by the executive board may be taken only upon the affirmative votes of the majority of attending members. If a vote is a tie, the position for which the chairperson voted prevails, as long as that position has received the affirmative votes of at least four (4) members. (e) A member of the executive board is not entitled to: (1) the minimum salary per diem provided by IC 4-10-11-2.1(b); or (2) reimbursement for traveling and other expenses as provided under IC 4-13-1-4. As added by P.L.217-2021, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.16-2025, SEC.2; P.L.70-2026, SEC.2.

Ind. Code § 36-8-25.5-4 Executive director

Sec. 4. (a) The Indianapolis metropolitan police department shall appoint an executive director to assist the executive board in the efficient administration of its powers and duties. The person appointed as executive director must have at least ten (10) years of experience as a law enforcement officer, with at least five (5) years of command experience. (b) The executive director: (1) shall oversee the day to day operations of the task force, including supervision of task force divisions; (2) is the executive agent of the executive board in the administration of the executive board's policies; and (3) has the other powers and duties delegated to the executive director by the executive board. (c) Subject to the approval of the executive board, the executive director shall: (1) employ; and (2) determine the qualifications, compensation, and duties of; employees and staff necessary to carry out the operations of the task force. For purposes of this subsection, "employees and staff" does not include law enforcement officers assigned to the task force. As added by P.L.217-2021, SEC.2.

Ind. Code § 36-8-25.5-5 Presiding officer; power of executive board

Sec. 5. (a) The chairperson is the presiding officer at the meetings of the executive board. The chairperson, together with the executive director, shall prepare, certify, and authenticate all proceedings, minutes, records, rules, and regulations of the executive board. (b) The executive board has the general power to organize its work and to enforce and administer this chapter. As added by P.L.217-2021, SEC.2.

Ind. Code § 36-8-25.5-6 Memorandum of understanding; quarterly report

Sec. 6. The executive board shall do the following: (1) Work with the executive director to develop a memorandum of understanding to be used with participating law enforcement agencies. The memorandum of understanding must include: (A) staffing and personnel requirements; (B) standard operating procedures for investigating crimes involving firearms; and (C) a requirement that all participating law enforcement agencies use the National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN). A memorandum of understanding must comply with section 7 of this chapter. (2) Provide a quarterly report to the governor and the legislative council concerning the activities of the task force. The report to the legislative council must be in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6. As added by P.L.217-2021, SEC.2.

Ind. Code § 36-8-25.5-7 Responsibilities of a participating agency

Sec. 7. Personnel assigned to the task force by a participating law enforcement agency remain employees of the participating agency and not of the task force. The following apply to personnel assigned to the task force by a participating law enforcement agency: (1) The participating agency is responsible for the conduct of personnel it assigned to the task force. (2) The participating agency is responsible for: (A) worker's compensation; and (B) medical expenses; of personnel it assigned to the task force. (3) For purposes of tort liability, including liability under the Indiana tort claims act, personnel from a participating agency remain, while rendering assistance or aid to the task force, or while en route to or from rendering assistance or aid to the task force, employees of the participating law enforcement agency. (4) Except as otherwise provided in a memorandum of understanding entered into by the participating law enforcement agency under section 6 of this chapter, a participating law enforcement agency is responsible for providing for the payment of compensation and benefits to its participating employee. (5) The task force is not responsible, in whole or in part, for any loss, damage, expense, or cost the participating law enforcement agency incurs while participating in the task force. As added by P.L.217-2021, SEC.2.

Ind. Code § 36-8-25.5-8 Indiana crime guns task force fund

Sec. 8. (a) The Indiana criminal justice institute shall establish the Indiana crime guns task force fund for the purpose of providing support for the operations of the task force. (b) The fund consists of the following: (1) Grants and donations made to the task force. (2) Money from participating agencies in accordance with the memorandum of understanding. (3) Money appropriated to fund the task force. (c) The expenses of the task force shall be paid by the fund. (d) The Indiana criminal justice institute shall administer the fund. (e) The Indiana criminal justice institute shall process all expenditures and claims for payment made by the executive board. Expenditures from the fund shall not exceed the available balance of the fund. (f) The Indiana criminal justice institute shall use all money in the fund to support the operations of the task force. (g) The Indiana criminal justice institute may not transfer, assign, or otherwise remove money from the Indiana crime guns task force fund for any purpose outside of the mission of the task force as determined by the executive board of the task force. (h) Money in the fund at the end of a state fiscal year does not revert to the state general fund. As added by P.L.217-2021, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.201-2023, SEC.281.

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