Sec. 1. This chapter applies to the following: (1) A hospital licensed under IC 16-21-2 that is established and operated under IC 16-22-2, IC 16-22-8, or IC 16-23. (2) A hospital licensed under IC 16-21-2 that is not: (A) a unit of state or local government; or (B) owned or operated by a unit of […]
Sec. 1.5. As used in this chapter, “hospital” includes a health system. As added by P.L.99-2017, SEC.3.
Sec. 2. The governing board of a hospital may establish a hospital police department under this chapter. As added by P.L.199-2013, SEC.1.
Sec. 3. The governing board of a hospital may do the following for a hospital police department established by the governing board under section 2 of this chapter: (1) Appoint hospital police officers. (2) Prescribe the duties and direct the conduct of hospital police officers. (3) Prescribe distinctive uniforms. (4) Provide emergency vehicles. As added […]
Sec. 4. (a) The governing board of a hospital shall require an individual appointed as a hospital police officer under this chapter to meet at least the following requirements: (1) The individual must successfully complete, within one (1) year after the individual is appointed as a hospital police officer, the minimum basic training and educational […]
Sec. 5. A hospital police officer appointed under this chapter: (1) must take an appropriate oath of office in a form and manner prescribed by the governing board of a hospital; (2) serves at the governing board’s pleasure; and (3) performs the duties that the governing board assigns. As added by P.L.199-2013, SEC.1.
Sec. 6. (a) A hospital police officer appointed under this chapter has the following powers: (1) General police powers, including the power to arrest, without process, all persons who commit any offense within the view of the police officer. (2) The same common law and statutory powers, privileges, and immunities as sheriffs and constables. However, […]
Sec. 7. (a) For purposes of this section, “property” includes the physical plant of a hospital, the surrounding grounds, and hospital satellite offices and facilities. (b) A hospital police officer appointed under this chapter may exercise the powers granted under this chapter only upon any property owned, leased, or occupied by the hospital, or pursuant […]
