Sec. 3. (a) The commission is comprised of twelve (12) members as follows:

(1) A sheriff appointed by the governor.

Terms Used In Indiana Code 5-26-2-3

  • commission: refers to the integrated public safety commission established under IC 5-26-2-1. See Indiana Code 5-26-1-1
  • President pro tempore: A constitutionally recognized officer of the Senate who presides over the chamber in the absence of the Vice President. The President Pro Tempore (or, "president for a time") is elected by the Senate and is, by custom, the Senator of the majority party with the longest record of continuous service.
  • Sheriff: means the sheriff of the county or another person authorized to perform sheriff's duties. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
(2) A chief of police appointed by the governor.

(3) A fire chief appointed by the governor.

(4) A head of an emergency medical services provider appointed by the governor.

(5) A mayor appointed by the governor.

(6) A county commissioner appointed by the governor.

(7) A representative of campus law enforcement appointed by the governor.

(8) A representative of the private sector appointed by the governor.

(9) The superintendent of the state police department.

(10) The special agent in charge of the Indiana office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation or designee.

(11) An individual appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives.

(12) An individual appointed by the president pro tempore of the senate.

     (b) Not more than four (4) members appointed under subsection (a)(1) through (a)(8) may be members of the same political party.

As added by P.L.117-1999, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.66-2017, SEC.9.