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The Indiana State Police Capitol Police Section is accepting applications from both traditional and lateral applicants. Individuals interested in beginning a rewarding career as a Capitol Police Officer may apply online at https://www.in.gov/isp/career-opportunities/capitol-police/. This website provides a detailed synopsis of the application process and information on additional career opportunities with the Indiana State Police Department. Applications must be submitted electronically by 11:59 pm (EST) on Sunday, June 16, 2024.
Basic Eligibility Requirements and consideration factors for a Capitol Police Officer:
- Must be a United States citizen.
- Must be at least 21 years of age when appointed as a police employee (Traditional Recruit Graduation is December 21, 2024).
- Must meet a minimum vision standard (corrected or uncorrected) of 20/50 acuity in each eye and 20/50 distant binocular acuity in both eyes.
- Must possess a valid driver's license to operate an automobile.
- Must be a high school graduate as evidenced by a diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED).
LATERAL APPLICANTS:
- Must be a current (part-time or full-time) merit law enforcement officer with an Indiana Law Enforcement Tier I or Tier II Certification. Out-of-state law enforcement officers are eligible if their certification is determined to be equivalent to the Indiana Law Enforcement Training Board standards.
For Lateral recruits, a finishing school will begin on September 23, 2024. For traditional recruits, a hire date of September 30, 2024, has been set, with the academy to begin on October 14, 2024. The NEW starting salary for a Capitol Police Probationary Officer is $62,327 a year. After the first year of employment, the salary will increase to $64,472. The starting salary for Retired or police officers in good standing with their agency having twenty (20) or more years of experience as a Tier I or Tier II officer is $75,431.
The Indiana State Police Capitol Police Section also offers an excellent health care plan, including medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy coverage for current and retired employees and their families. The State maintains short-term and long-term disability plans for full-time employees after six (6) months of continuous employment. As an Indiana State Police Capitol Police Officer, you are automatically enrolled in the Public Employees Retirement Fund (PERF), and the State will contribute to your retirement account.
Interested applicants can obtain additional information about a career as a Capitol Police Officer by visiting https://www.in.gov/isp/career-opportunities/capitol-police/. Applicants can also contact a recruiter at
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By Jerry Curry, Staff Writer
Salem is gearing up for Little League.
Currently there are nine teams that will play 14 games. They usually play at Salem Community Park.
The fee to be on a team is $50 per player. Recently the very young little leaguers had a themed dress-up game. The theme that night was "Super Heroes".
There are usually more than nine players on a team, and they are spread out in the out ield. Players get three pitches--if they don’t get a hit, they then use the ball on a T.
These little leagues get a uniform and cap.
Watch for sign up for next year’s season.
Salem Little League is under the direction of Parks Department Superintend Tom Fultz.
By Jerry Curry, Staff Writer
Salem Motorsports, located at 2593 West St. Rd 56, Salem, is alive with the sounds of high-powered cars.
They have several large action events like, King of the Asphalt, Drag Grudge, Drifting, Saturday Night Street Fights, and Test and Tune. A faculty that once was an airport runway is now a 1/8 mile drag strip.
The event May 11 was "Cars N Coffee and Drag Racing".
The morning started off with a car show. Among the cars on display was Vernon Hacker’s pristine 1954 Buick Skylark convertible. The chrome of this car shined from bumper to bumper. Close to him was David Fordyce’s 1951 Crosley. Fordyce has had this car since 1970 and has four others Crosleys at home. These cars were surrounded by expensive Corvettes and Camaros.
Ben Martin and Todd Osborn help run this faculty, along with a group of investors.
Gate admission was $5 this Saturday.
The park has a nice cafeteria, where Melissa Price will fix you a meal from the menu. There are booths where you can sit down and enjoy your food.
This particular Saturday, Salem Motorsports was the site of the launch for the YMCA Bronco Raffle. The Bronco has a MSRP of $34,115. Raffle tickets are $100 each, and 2000 tickets will be sold.
Eddie Gilstrap Motors currently keeps the car in safe keeping when not on display.
This fundraiser, according to Kristy Purlee, Washington County Family YMCA Chief Executive Officer, is for the four-million-dollar expansion to the YMCA facility. They have quietly been raising funds and presently have $1.2 million. They are also working on grants.
The plans are to raise $2 million at a time.
Raffle tickets can be purchased at The Washington County Family YMCA, located at 1709 N. Shelby St. Salem.
American Legion Post 41 is hosting a karaoke night on May 18 from 7-11 PM. This event is free and open to the public, however you must be 21+ to enter.
The address for the legion is 105 W. Hugh Veteran Drive.
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