Sec. 8. Except when on duty or acting in an official capacity and except where otherwise provided by state or federal law, a public safety officer may not be:
(1) discouraged from engaging in political activity; or
(2) denied the right to choose to refrain from engaging in political activity;
provided such activities do not impede or impair the efficient operation of the public safety officer's department.
As added by P.L.271-2019, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.33-2020, SEC.10.
Structure Indiana Code
Chapter 2.1. Rights of Public Safety Officers
36-8-2.1-1.1. "Fire Department"
36-8-2.1-2.2. "Officer in Charge of the Investigation"
36-8-2.1-3. "Police Department"
36-8-2.1-3.1. "Public Safety Officer"
36-8-2.1-4. Rights of Public Safety Officer
36-8-2.1-5. Procedures; Statement of Rights
36-8-2.1-6. Contracts Executed or Renewed Before Certain Dates
36-8-2.1-7. Rights Under Contract or Other Law
36-8-2.1-8. No Prohibition on Political Activity; Exceptions
36-8-2.1-9. Notification of Disciplinary Measures