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Home » US Law » 2022 Indiana Code » Title 21. Higher Education » Article 17. Postsecondary Proprietary Educational Institutions and Other Private Educational Institutions » Chapter 5. Powers to Appoint Police Officers; Retirement; Traffic Regulations; Assistance From Law Enforcement Officers

21-17-5-1. Applicability of Chapter

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to a college, university, or junior college that: (1) is accredited by the North Central Association; and (2) is not a state educational institution. [Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-3.5-1 part.] As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.258.

21-17-5-1. Applicability of Chapter

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to a college, university, or junior college that: (1) is accredited by the North Central Association; and (2) is not a state educational institution. [Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-3.5-1 part.] As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.258.

21-17-5-2. Governing Board; Powers and Duties

Sec. 2. The governing board of an educational institution may do the following: (1) Appoint police officers for the educational institution for which it is responsible. (2) Prescribe the duties of police officers of the educational institution and direct their conduct. (3) Prescribe distinctive uniforms for the police officers of the educational institution or campus. […]

21-17-5-2. Governing Board; Powers and Duties

Sec. 2. The governing board of an educational institution may do the following: (1) Appoint police officers for the educational institution for which it is responsible. (2) Prescribe the duties of police officers of the educational institution and direct their conduct. (3) Prescribe distinctive uniforms for the police officers of the educational institution or campus. […]

21-17-5-3. Oath of Office

Sec. 3. Police officers appointed under this chapter shall take an appropriate oath of office in the form and manner prescribed by the appointing governing board. The police officers serve at the pleasure of the appointing governing board. [Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-3.5-1 part.] As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.258.

21-17-5-3. Oath of Office

Sec. 3. Police officers appointed under this chapter shall take an appropriate oath of office in the form and manner prescribed by the appointing governing board. The police officers serve at the pleasure of the appointing governing board. [Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-3.5-1 part.] As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.258.

21-17-5-5. Jurisdiction

Sec. 5. (a) This section applies only to a police officer who meets the minimum basic training and educational requirements adopted by the law enforcement training board under IC 5-2-1-9 as necessary for employment as a law enforcement officer. (b) A police officer appointed under this chapter may exercise the powers granted under this chapter […]

21-17-5-5. Jurisdiction

Sec. 5. (a) This section applies only to a police officer who meets the minimum basic training and educational requirements adopted by the law enforcement training board under IC 5-2-1-9 as necessary for employment as a law enforcement officer. (b) A police officer appointed under this chapter may exercise the powers granted under this chapter […]

21-17-5-6. Retirement of Police Officers; Benefits

Sec. 6. Whenever a police officer retires after at least twenty (20) years of service, the police officer may retain the officer’s service weapon. The officer is entitled to receive, in recognition of the service to the educational institution and the public, a badge that indicates that the officer is retired. Upon retirement, the state […]

21-17-5-6. Retirement of Police Officers; Benefits

Sec. 6. Whenever a police officer retires after at least twenty (20) years of service, the police officer may retain the officer’s service weapon. The officer is entitled to receive, in recognition of the service to the educational institution and the public, a badge that indicates that the officer is retired. Upon retirement, the state […]

21-17-5-7. Governing Board; Regulations; Penalties

Sec. 7. (a) This section does not limit or restrict the powers of any other governmental authority having jurisdiction over public streets, roads, alleys, or ways. (b) The governing board of the educational institution may regulate the traffic of: (1) motor vehicles; (2) bicycles; (3) other vehicles; and (4) pedestrians; on all streets, roads, paths, […]

21-17-5-7. Governing Board; Regulations; Penalties

Sec. 7. (a) This section does not limit or restrict the powers of any other governmental authority having jurisdiction over public streets, roads, alleys, or ways. (b) The governing board of the educational institution may regulate the traffic of: (1) motor vehicles; (2) bicycles; (3) other vehicles; and (4) pedestrians; on all streets, roads, paths, […]

21-17-5-8. Request for Additional Police Assistance

Sec. 8. The governing board of the educational institution may empower one (1) or more officials of the educational institution to request the assistance of law enforcement officers of the: (1) state; (2) counties; (3) cities; and (4) towns; when necessary. When any law enforcement officer is on the property of the educational institution by […]

21-17-5-8. Request for Additional Police Assistance

Sec. 8. The governing board of the educational institution may empower one (1) or more officials of the educational institution to request the assistance of law enforcement officers of the: (1) state; (2) counties; (3) cities; and (4) towns; when necessary. When any law enforcement officer is on the property of the educational institution by […]