Sec. 4.5. (a) As used in this section, "body armor" has the meaning set forth in IC 35-47-5-13(a).
(b) A city shall provide an active member of the police department of the city with body armor for the torso. The city shall replace the body armor for the torso according to the replacement period recommended by the manufacturer of the body armor for the torso.
(c) An active member of the police department of a city shall not be required to maintain the body armor for the torso furnished under this section from any annual cash allowance paid to the member under section 4(a) of this chapter.
(d) Body armor for the torso provided by a city under this section remains the property of the city. The city may sell the property when it becomes unfit for use, and all money received shall be paid into the general fund of the city.
As added by P.L.8-2009, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.34-2010, SEC.6.
Structure Indiana Code
Chapter 4. Police and Fire Employment Policies in Cities
36-8-4-1. Application of Chapter
36-8-4-3. Use of Departmental Vehicles
36-8-4-4. Provision of Uniforms and Equipment; Cash Allowance
36-8-4-4.5. Body Armor for Active Members of Police Departments
36-8-4-6.5. Police Chiefs or Deputy Police Chiefs; Requirements
36-8-4-7. Age Limitations; Aptitude, Physical Agility, and Physical Examinations
36-8-4-8. Police Officers; Maximum Work Week; Compensation for Additional Time
36-8-4-9. Firefighters; Hours of Work
36-8-4-10. Public Safety Officers; Preference for Employment