Indiana State Police Board
ISP Board
Summary
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The Indiana State Police Board is a six-member body established under IC 10-11-2-5. All six members are civilians appointed by the Governor to four-year terms, with one member from each of six geographic regions of the state; no more than three may belong to the same political party. The Board functions as the governing authority of the ISP and conducts binding public discipline hearings (IC 10-11-2-15) on demand from officers who are discharged, demoted, or suspended by the ISP Superintendent.
After hearing evidence, the Board makes findings of fact; if misconduct is found, it may impose a more severe penalty than the superintendent. Decisions are final unless judicially reviewed under IC 4-21.5-5. The Board has full access to departmental records in the course of hearings but no statutory subpoena power for external parties.
Independence Scorecard
| Appointment | Executive appointment |
|---|---|
| Term length | 4 years |
| Removal standard | At will (weak protection) |
| Budget independence | Executive discretion |
| Subpoena power | No |
| Compel testimony | No |
| Records access | Full access |
| Public reports required | No |
| Pre-publication review | None — reports published directly |
Statute
- Name
- State Police Department
- Citation
- IC 10-11-2-5
- Full text
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
Indiana State Police officers — discipline, demotion, discharge, and suspension