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Brownsburg PD reviews training, mental‑health support after uptick in training injuries
Summary
The chief said the department is assessing training programs in response to Indiana Law Enforcement Training Board changes and a recent increase in officer injuries during training; commissioners also discussed CIT, CISM, volunteer chaplains and ERT staffing.
The Brownsburg chief told commissioners the department is reassessing training programs in light of changes at the Indiana Law Enforcement Training Board and a recent rise in officer injuries during training in 2025–2026. He said the agency will seek to maintain training standards while ensuring safety and cited plans to scale and redesign training pending additional guidance from the state board.
The chief highlighted mental‑health supports including CIT (crisis intervention training), CISM (critical incident stress management) and confidential chaplain services for staff after traumatic incidents. Commissioners also discussed Emergency Response Team staffing, mutual‑aid contributions from Avon, and training timelines for officers completing psychological evaluations and Norse training prior to full deployment.
