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Town of Orleans Police Department

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Mission Statement

The mission of the Orleans Police Department is to positively impact the quality of life throughout the community. To achieve these ends, the department is committed to forming a practical partnership with the citizens, which includes a mutual goal setting process aimed at resolving problems, reducing fear, preserving the peace and enforcing the law, thereby providing a safe environment for all citizens.

 

About The Department

The Orleans Police Department has five full time sworn police to serve a population of 2,325 people. The Department has five patrol cars and is proud to serve the community with a 24 hour patrol program. Officers are dispatched by the Orange County Sheriff Department and are in constant radio contact with dispatchers. To reach an officer, Citizens can call the Orleans Police Department at (812) 865-2222. In case of an emergency Citizens may Dial 9-1-1 to request the police department, fire department, or an ambulance.

Requirements

In order to become a police officer with the Orleans Police Department a person must be 21 years of age, possess a valid Indiana driver’s license, a high school diploma, not have any felony convictions, no convictions involving domestic violence, go through physical fitness testing, psychological testing and written testing, attended and successfully complete a Pre-Basic Course and within one year of hiring attend and successfully complete a 15 week 600 hour Basic Course at the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy. The Indiana Law Enforcement Basic Course contains 600 hours of training related to law enforcement topics. The officers are taught criminal law, traffic law, firearms training, emergency vehicle operations, physical tactics, EMS awareness, and human behavior are some of the major areas of instruction during this course. A variety of other police related topics such as accident investigation, criminal investigation, domestic violence and sexual assault, water rescue, arresting intoxicated drivers, crime prevention, and evidence collection.

Career Definition: Police Officer

Police Officers maintain law and order in communities by patrolling neighborhoods, investigating crime, building relationships with community members and arresting or citing lawbreakers. Filling out paperwork and reports is an important duty for Police Officers, because the reports they generate are often used as evidence in trials. Police Officers are also expected to testify at the trials of persons they have apprehended.

Steps For Becoming a Police Officer:

Get an Education:

A high school degree is the first educational building block to becoming a police officer, and completion of college courses in a police science--such as criminal justice, forensic science or criminology--is also helpful. Majors in police sciences are available at the associate and bachelor's degree levels at numerous institutions; although 2- or 4-year degrees aren't necessarily required, they are highly recommended, particularly for those considering future advancement opportunities.

Pass a background check:

In order to become a police officer, you must have a clean record. Individuals with excessive traffic violations, drug convictions, a domestic violence conviction or felony convictions are almost certain to be rejected by any police department.

Bulk Up on Related Experience:

Military experience, which provides relevant physical and mental conditioning, is a plus for an individual who wants to become a police officer. Staying active via competitive sports or regular exercise also increases an aspiring police officer's chances of success, as does enrolling in behavioral science, computer application and foreign language courses.

Attending a Police Acedemy:

Police Officers must complete a period of professional training in subjects such as community patrolling, ethics, firearms, arrest protocols and first aid before they can begin law enforcement work. The majority of large police departments maintain their own police academies, but Police Officers in smaller departments often train at regional academies that are shared between several jurisdictions.

Completing College-Level Training:

Many postsecondary institutions offer associate or bachelor's degree programs in law enforcement, criminal justice or related fields, helping future Police Officers gain theoretical knowledge to complement their practical training. Although not every department requires it, aspiring Police Officers usually have better chances for career advancement if they have finished some college-level courses or have attained a college degree.

Pass civil service examination:

Before being hired as a police officer, you will have to pass the written civil service examination administered through the police department. The civil service exam covers such topics as memorization, reading comprehension, written expression and deductive reasoning.

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