Recruit Academy Starts Nov. 10, 2013

The Indiana State Police is now accepting applications for the 73rd Recruit Academy. Individuals who are interested in a rewarding career as a Trooper with the Indiana State Police may apply online at http://www.in.gov/isp/2368.htm. This website provides detailed information about the application process and other important information about the Indiana State Police.

Applications must be received by e-mail by the conclusion of March 31, 2013. Applications received after this date will not be accepted for the 73rd Recruit Academy.

Basic Eligibility Requirements and consideration factors for an Indiana State Trooper:

1. Be a United States citizen.
2. Be at least 21 and less than 40 years old when appointed as a police employee.
3. Have vision correctable to 20/50.
4. Must possess a valid driver’s license to operate an automobile.
5. Applicants must possess a high school diploma or GED.

Indiana State Police Trooper salaries are competitive with area police agencies. Recruits earn $1,417.40 bi-weekly while in the academy training process. Probationary Troopers earn $38,444.00 annually after graduation from the recruit academy.

The Indiana State Police also offers an excellent health care plan, which includes medical, dental, vision and pharmacy coverage for both current and retired employees along with their dependents. The Indiana State Police pension program provides a lifetime pension after 25 years of service. Additionally, the Indiana State Police provides comprehensive disability coverage and a life insurance program. Salary and benefit information can be located at http://www.in.gov/isp/2876.htm.

The Indiana State Police is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment, training, and promotion opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to sex, race, religion, disability, or national origin.

Interested applicants can obtain additional information about a career as an Indiana State Trooper by contacting a recruiter at any Indiana State Police Post, or by visiting http://www.in.gov/isp/2365.htm# to find the recruiter assigned to your area. Contact Information:
Capt. David Bursten
Public Information
317-232-0064
DBursten@isp.in.gov
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Congressman Bucshon released the following statement:

“I am honored that the American Conservative Union recognized my strong conservative record today,” said Congressman Larry Bucshon. “During my time in Congress, I have consistently fought to cut spending, keep taxes low, bring good paying jobs to Hoosiers, and reform healthcare. I was elected to bring Hoosier common sense to Washington, DC and I will continue to do so.”

Al Cardenas, Chairman of the American Conservative Union, also stated:

“Congressman Larry Bucshon’s ACU rating of ‘88’ in 2012 and ‘86’ over two years of service shows a consistent commitment to conservative principles on a wide range of issues and we are delighted to present him with the ACU Conservative award for the second consecutive year.”

About ACU ratings – Throughout the history of the conservative ratings program, ACU has become the go-to source for determining whether an elected official’s philosophical rhetoric matches his or her record. The guides provide a comprehensive analysis of the legislative landscape over the preceding year. This differentiates ACU from other useful guides which may emphasize single areas, like taxes, defense, or social policy. The ACU tracks a wide range of issues before Congress to determine which issues and votes serve as a clear litmus test separating those representatives who defend liberty and liberal members who have turned their backs on our founding principles – constitutionally limited government, individual liberty, free markets, a strong national defense and traditional American values.

The “ACU Conservative” award is given to those members who scored 80 percent or higher.

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GOP Friend — I hope that you will be able to attend the Vanderburgh GOP caucus on Saturday to elect our party leaders. I can not say enough about what great leadership Wayne Parke has given the party since his election as Chairman of the Vanderburgh County Republican party. We have control of both City and County Executive branches and the majority of City Council. We also have many County offices. Thanks Wayne for all your hard work to make this happen.

I wanted to take a minute to share with you my support for Michelle Mercer for Vanderburgh County Vice Chair. As you know, Michelle ran for City Countil at large and worked very hard during the City election. She is familiar with what it takes to be a good candidate and will work with Wayne to recruit candidates and help coach them to be successful in their efforts. Michelle Mercer has remianed as an active volunteer working very hard for Richard Mourdock and Alan Leibenguth in last year’s election.

I believe that Michelle has what it takes to help Wayne continue with the success of the local Republican party and I hope you will decide to support her in this Saturday’s caucus.

Take care and I hope to see you soon.

—

Carol McClintock

Two Evansville Police Officers were assaulted while trying to remove a man from his burning trailer this afternoon. The man’s identity is not being released at this time because he has not been charged with a crime at the time of this release.
Officers were dispatched to 1913 Rhode Island to do a standby while a female removed some belongings. After the officers exited the trailer, the man locked the door.
When the officers were outside, the female told them the man had put lighter fluid on the couch and she was worried he might try to hurt himself. The officers then tried to talk to him again to make sure he was not going to harm himself. When the officers got to the front door, they saw smoke in the trailer. He would not come to the door so the officers were forced to kick the door in to get in. When the officers entered the trailer, they saw several fires in the front room. The man had gone to a back room and was found lying on the floor.
When the officers tried to remove him from the burning trailer, he began assaulting them. The officers were able to get him under control despite his resistance and the growing fire around them.
The officers were able to get him out of the trailer safely. The man was treated at the scene for injuries he received during the struggle. One of the officers was treated for smoke inhalation at the scene.
Any charges will be determined pending a mental health evaluation.

Involved Officers:
Zach Dickason
Josh Doane

Please join Mayor Lloyd Winnecke and the Latino Advisory Committee for a news conference to announce plans for a new cultural festival in Evansville. The news conference will be Thursday, February 28, at 10 a.m. in the Mayor’s Conference room, Civic Center Complex Room 301. The news conference will be immediately followed by the regular meeting of the Latino Advisory Committee.

During this year’s “long session” at the Indiana General Assembly, we are constitutionally obligated to pass a biennial budget. I am pleased to report this year that our House Budget is structurally balanced, and continues to protect Hoosier taxpayers while also restoring much-needed funding to education. Thanks to our state’s strong fiscal position, we were able to provide helpful tax relief in the form of an accelerated inheritance tax phase out, but we also made restorations in education and other services.

As an educator, I am very pleased with the greater investments in education funding. Our new budget includes the following education spending increases:

•$354 million in school operating funding over the next two years
•$197 million in fiscal year 2014 for full day kindergarten
•$203 million in fiscal 2015 to fund full day kindergarten
•$150+ million each year of the biennium will be transferred to the Tuition Reserve Fund
•$10 million over the next two years to recruit STEM teachers to schools that need them most
•$6 million to fund dropout prevention programs

The $354 million in school operating funding will assist school corporations with their essential day-to-day operations. The allocation of $400 million dollars over two years for full day kindergarten will give young Hoosier children a great head start to their educational career.

Transferring over $150 million each year of the biennium to the Tuition Reserve Fund will provide every Hoosier student the financial support they need to get a good education. When striving to provide an excellent education, it is absolutely crucial to give every student the same opportunities to learn, grow and succeed all the way to the finish line. The $6 million being used to fund dropout prevention programs is an important part of our education investments.

I am particularly excited that our House Budget includes $10 million over the next two years to recruit Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) teachers to be placed in the school that needs them most. These areas of education are fields that are in high demand and will help give Hoosiers the opportunity to receive a job and help contribute to our growing economy.

Our House leadership has taken a prudent conservative approach by maintaining healthy reserves and protecting taxpayers while also restoring education investments. I am proud of our House Budget, and I believe it will be very beneficial for Hoosiers.

GLEN ALLEN, VA On Wednesday, March 6, 2013, the National White Collar Crime Center (NW3C) and the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) with the College of William and Mary Police Department will host a one-day Outreach Training Event focusing on the use of online social media in criminal investigations.

Attendance is expected to exceed 400 state, local and federal law enforcement and military personnel representing more than 100 agencies from four states and the District of Columbia. This timely event will provide information that criminal investigators, criminal intelligence analysts, special agents and prosecutors need to know to more effectively protect their communities in this digital age.

Social media has quickly become the “go-to” means of communications in our society. The ability of law enforcement to use all resources, including social media, is vital in their prevention, investigation and prosecution efforts as well as to increase public awareness on how the use of social media affects our citizens from the youth to the elderly.

Indiana State Police Lieutenant Chuck Cohen, a noted cyber crime expert, will teach how to take advantage of these often overlooked and under-utilized resources and cover the “need-to-know” social media facts from understanding how networking sites work to new investigative techniques.

In addition, a luncheon program on the impact of tobacco trafficking will be presented by Mr. Ray Rowley, Law Enforcement Engagement Manager, Altria Client Services.

The Outreach will be held at the College of William and Mary, Sadler Center, located at 200 Stadium Drive, 23185, from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. For the complete agenda, please visit http://outreach.nw3c.org.

If you would like to schedule an interview with Lieutenant Cohen or Mr. Rowley, please send an email to jeverett@nw3c.org.