Indiana legal term
Community policing volunteer in Indiana Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Indiana legislative session
In Indiana criminal law, “Community policing volunteer” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Indiana criminal code.
What does “Community policing volunteer” mean in Indiana criminal law?
"Community policing volunteer" means a person who is: (1) not a law enforcement officer; and (2) actively participating in a plan, system, or strategy: (A) established by and conducted under the authority of a law enforcement agency; and (B) in which citizens: (i) participate with and are guided by the law enforcement agency; and (ii) work with members of the law enforcement agency to reduce or prevent crime within a defined geographic area. (Ind. Code § 35-31.5-2-49)
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