14-9-9-10. Adoption of Rules
Sec. 10. The department shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement this chapter, including rules governing: (1) the deadlines for applying for a grant under this chapter; and (2) the types of expenses incurred by a county sheriff’s department in providing the law enforcement services on lakes or boundary waters in the county for […]
14-9-8-27. Conservation Reserve Officer Assisting in Enforcement of Watercraft Laws
Sec. 27. (a) A conservation reserve officer may be appointed to assist the division in the enforcement of watercraft laws and for no other purpose. A conservation reserve officer must be appointed in the same manner that a conservation officer is appointed. (b) A conservation reserve officer: (1) may not be a conservation officer; (2) […]
14-9-8-13. Ineligibility for Reappointment
Sec. 13. A person who: (1) is discharged from the division; or (2) withdraws before the completion of two (2) years of duty from date of appointment; is not eligible for reappointment. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-4-6(b) part.] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.2.
14-9-8-14. Discharge, Demotion, or Suspension
Sec. 14. (a) The division director may, with the approval of the director, discharge, demote, or temporarily suspend an employee of the division, for cause, after preferring charges in writing. (b) An employee who is discharged or demoted is entitled to a public hearing before the department if the employee demands a hearing within ten […]
14-9-8-15. Uniforms and Equipment
Sec. 15. (a) The department shall provide the conservation officers of the division the uniforms and equipment necessary to the performance of their duties. All uniforms and equipment remain the property of the state. (b) The division director shall, with the approval of the director, charge against an employee of the division the value of […]
14-9-8-16. Powers and Duties of Conservation Officers
Sec. 16. (a) A conservation officer of the division: (1) has all necessary police powers to enforce the natural resources laws; and (2) may, without warrant, arrest a person for a violation of those laws when committed in the officer’s presence. (b) A conservation officer shall do the following: (1) Detect and prevent violations of […]
14-9-8-17. Police and Arrest Powers
Sec. 17. A conservation officer: (1) is a law enforcement officer under IC 9-13-2-92 and IC 35-31.5-2-185 and has the power to enforce Indiana laws and without warrant to arrest for the violation of any of those laws when committed in the officer’s presence; (2) is a police officer under IC 9-13-2-127; (3) has the […]
14-9-8-18. Carrying Arms
Sec. 18. (a) A uniformed conservation officer shall carry arms in the performance of the officer’s duty. (b) A nonuniformed conservation officer may carry arms in the performance of the officer’s duty. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-4-9(a) part.] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.2.
14-9-8-19. Obstructing, Hindering, or Interfering With Director, Officer, or Employee
Sec. 19. A person who knowingly obstructs, hinders, or interferes with: (1) the director; (2) the division director; (3) a conservation officer; or (4) an employee or agent of the division of fish and wildlife; in lawful discharge of the individual’s duty in the enforcement of this chapter commits a Class C misdemeanor. [Pre-1995 Recodification […]
14-9-8-20. Cooperation With Law Enforcement Officers; Investigations
Sec. 20. The division shall do the following: (1) Cooperate with the law enforcement officers of the state in the detection of the violation of Indiana natural resources laws. (2) Conduct investigations as necessary to secure the evidence that may be essential to the conviction of alleged violators of Indiana natural resources laws. [Pre-1995 Recodification […]