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Indiana officials mark completion of $107 million overhaul at Law Enforcement Academy
Summary
Gov. Mike Braun and ILEA Executive Director Tim Horty cut the ribbon on a renovated Indiana Law Enforcement Academy after a multi-year project funded in part by House Bill 1006 (2021). The work includes a 400-bed dormitory, new classrooms and updated training spaces.
Gov. Mike Braun and Tim Horty marked the ribbon-cutting for a renovated Indiana Law Enforcement Academy on a multi-year project paid for with state funding that officials said totals $107 million.
Tim Horty, executive director of the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy, opened the event by saying overseeing the project had been "one of the most privileged accomplishments" of his career and stressing the facilitysupports training for officers "from Gary to Mount Vernon, from Terre Haute to Richmond." "Creating a quality training environment for police officers makes the entire state of Indiana," he said, "in my opinion, a better place."
The project traces to a 2019 governor's task force, Horty said, and funding began with passage of House Bill 1006 in 2021. Officials broke ground in 2022; Horty described the facility as "state of the art" and said crews and staff worked around existing operations to complete construction.
Gov. Mike Braun praised the collaborative effort and highlighted the state's investment. "The state invested $107 million in major improvements at ILEA," he said, noting the work includes "a new 400-bed dormitory, new classrooms, and updated training spaces." Braun said the upgraded facilities are intended to improve recruits' training experience and help officers serve Hoosiers "safely and professionally." He also thanked the training board, legislators and staff who supported the project.
Horty acknowledged contractors and design partners by name, including CSO design and Tim Jeffers, and thanked Shiel Sexton and Powers and numerous construction staff for their roles. He also recognized former Superintendent Doug Carter for assistance during the project and said the final finishing touches were expected by Sept. 2.
The ceremony concluded with a collective ribbon cutting and applause. Afterward, staff in blue and gold shirts offered tours of the classrooms, the defensive tactics room and the new dormitory.
No formal votes or policy decisions were taken at the event; officials framed the gathering as a ceremonial opening and recognition of the multi-year investment and construction effort.
