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La Porte adopts policy to pursue training-cost reimbursement under new Indiana law
Summary
Following an Indiana statute effective July 1, 2025, the board approved a policy allowing the city to attempt recovery of training costs from a subsequent public employer if a first-time officer leaves within three years; officials discussed tracking costs and the 'may' vs 'shall' language in the draft policy.
The La Porte Board of Public Works and Safety voted Dec. 2 to adopt a policy that mirrors a new Indiana statute allowing municipal governments to pursue reimbursement for law-enforcement training costs when a first-time officer leaves to work for another public agency within three years.
City staff said the statute took effect July 1, 2025, and the proposed policy is intended to put the city in a position…
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