Indiana State Excise Police

Indiana State Excise Police
AbbreviationISEP
Agency overview
Formed1933
Jurisdictional structure
Operations jurisdictionIndiana, USA
General nature
Operational structure
HeadquartersIndianapolis, Indiana
Elected officer responsible
Agency executive
  • Matt Strittmatter, Superintendent
Website
http://www.in.gov/atc/isep/index.htm

The Indiana State Excise Police is an Indiana law enforcement agency, functioning as the law enforcement arm of the Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission. ISEP's primary mission is to enforce the rules and regulations of ATC, as well as other state law.[1][2] ISEP performs this mission through enforcement, education,[3] and partnerships with the alcohol and tobacco industry and retailers across the state. This includes laws related to marijuana,[4] cocaine,[5][6] and alcohol serving and licensing.[7][8]

About ISEP

ISEP was founded in 1937, when Governor Paul V. McNutt signed a bill creating the Alcoholic Beverage Commission; the bill also created the Excise Police. In 1985, Governor Robert D. Orr signed a bill granting Excise Police officers full law enforcement powers. In 1998, former Indianapolis Police Department Captain Penny Davis was named ISEP's first female superintendent; she had previously been IPD's first female detective. In 2001, the ABC was renamed the Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission.[7]

ISEP largely follows the same rank structure as the Indiana State Police. ISEP officers attend a nine-week recruit school located on the grounds of the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy.

Currently the 9mm Glock 17 is the standard issue sidearm.

See also

References

  1. ^ Mike Nolting (2017-05-22). "Local excise officers receive state recognition – WRBI Radio". Wrbiradio.com. Retrieved 2017-06-12.
  2. ^ "Indiana State Excise Police cite 194 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway". Indystar.com. 2017-05-29. Retrieved 2017-06-12.
  3. ^ Nick McGill (2017-06-08). "Behind the Badge: Law enforcement agencies team up for annual youth camp". Fox 59. Retrieved 2017-06-12.
  4. ^ McClure, Julie (2017-05-25). "Mall store cited by Excise Police; Marijuana oil-derived products found in Nirvana, owners home". Therepublic.com. Retrieved 2017-06-12.
  5. ^ Lauren Cross (2017-06-02). "Police raid busts 2 for cocaine sales at East Chicago bar | Crime and Courts". nwitimes.com. Retrieved 2017-06-12.
  6. ^ "Excise police bust Indiana moonshine operation". WANE. 2017-02-17. Retrieved 2017-06-12.
  7. ^ a b Matt Strittmatter. "ISEP: About ISEP". In.gov. Retrieved 2017-06-12.
  8. ^ ""Excise Officers Arrest 34 in Bloomington" from Indiana State Excise Police : Nixle". Local.nixle.com. 2014-09-27. Retrieved 2017-06-12.