§ 21-17-5-1 Applicability of chapter
§ 21-17-5-2 Governing board; powers and duties
§ 21-17-5-3 Oath of office
§ 21-17-5-4 Powers and duties of police officers; immunity of educational institution police officer, offices, and boards
§ 21-17-5-5 Jurisdiction
§ 21-17-5-6 Retirement of police officers; benefits
§ 21-17-5-7 Governing board; regulations; penalties
§ 21-17-5-8 Request for additional police assistance

Terms Used In Indiana Code > Title 21 > Article 17 > Chapter 5 - Powers to Appoint Police Officers; Retirement; Traffic Regulations; Assistance From Law Enforcement Officers

  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Common law: The legal system that originated in England and is now in use in the United States. It is based on judicial decisions rather than legislative action.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Property: includes personal and real property. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
  • Sheriff: means the sheriff of the county or another person authorized to perform sheriff's duties. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
  • Year: means a calendar year, unless otherwise expressed. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5