INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb cut the ribbon on the expansion of the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) training facility Wednesday.
This expansion will be the first of its kind since the ILEA campus opened nearly five decades ago.
ILEA provides basic training to more than 600 Hoosier law enforcement officers every year, state officials said.
Some law enforcement agencies that use the facility include: Indiana State Police, Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division, Indiana State Excise Police, Indiana Department of Correction, sheriffs’ departments, local police departments and town marshals.
“Public safety is foundational to every community, no matter how large or small, and I couldn’t be prouder of the strategic investments we’ve made to modernize and improve law enforcement education throughout all of Indiana,” Holcomb said. “This new ILEA expansion will provide unique hands-on training to ensure officers are prepped and ready for their jobs ahead.”
A scenario-based training village, updated classrooms and training facilities, Indiana State Police offices, emergency vehicle track and a new dorm are all part of the expansion.
ILEA has received a total of $96 million in upgrades from Holcomb signing HEA 1006 into law in 2021 and federal funding.
ILEA is Indiana's only residential facility to house student officers in training from across the state.
