We encourage applicants to participate in the team building, exercise, social mixers, and other activities listed below. It is our hope these activities will give applicants the opportunity to know our department better and us the opportunity to get to know you. We look forward to meeting you soon!
Ride Along
November 16th: 6pm - 8pm
Meet at Starbucks, 55 Monument Circle
PAR-Program (see description below)
November 18th: 6pm-8pm
To participate in the PAR-Program, you must call Human Resources between the hours of 8am-12pm, Monday - Friday, at 327- 3346, to reserve a spot
Communications Center
November 23rd: Middle Shift 1:30pm-8pm; Late Shift 9:30pm-3am
MECA Center at E. Washington Street and S. State Avenue
Please call Human Resources between the hours of 8am-12pm, Monday - Friday, at 327- 3346, to sign up for the Communications Center observation
Military Drill
November 30th: 6pm-8pm
901 N. Post Road
This is designed to teach the fundamentals of military drill
The Pre-Applicant Recruit Program (PAR) is designed to help candidates for the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department prepare to meet the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) State Fitness Standards for entrance to the IMPD Training Academy.
In the PAR-Program, candidates will meet with certified fitness instructors and representatives from IMPD Human Resources once per month for two hours to become acquainted with the process of preparing for the physical agility testing. Candidates will receive specific training in nutrition, injury prevention, proper footwear, hydration and instruction in proper warming-up and stretching.
At the conclusion of the educational segment, candidates will receive personal instruction on performing the vertical jump, sit-ups and push-ups according to the guidelines established by ILEA. Monthly results will be recorded on the candidate’s log and suggestions for improvement will be provided.
The PAR-Program is available to all candidates. It is held at the IMPD Training Academy (901 N. Post Road). Participants should wear athletic attire.