The 2026 IACCAC Fall Training Institute will be held Wednesday, November 18 – Friday, November 20, 2026, at the Horizon Convention Center, located at 401 South High Street, Muncie, Indiana 47305.  The conference will also feature four (4) Intensive Sessions:

• Leadership Training – Creating an EBP Organizational Culture (2025 Intensive Session - Repeated), 

• Case Management Training,

• Personal Protection & Security Skills Training 

• STATIC – STABLE – ACUTE Assessment Training 

 You may register for the conference at this link.  

IACCAC’s no refund/cancellation policy cut-off date is 10/30/2026.  

Hotel Registration Links will be provided once you register for the Fall Training Institute and will appear in your registration confirmation e-mail.  

The 2027 city-county budget won’t include funding to end ankle monitor fees that individuals have to pay while being supervised by Marion County Community Corrections. Read source article by clicking here.  (May require subscription to read. )

The legislature intended that contributing to delinquency as a Class A misdemeanor does not require the defendant’s knowledge of the child’s age, but the greater offense of contributing to delinquency as a Level 5 felony does require such knowledge.

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State officials are planning to launch an anonymous tip line regarding safety concerns that will be available for all K-12 schools starting in January.

The line will be monitored 24 hours a day year-round as part of what will be a $1 million investment to ensure all schools have access to a platform for reporting possible safety issues, the governor’s office announced Friday.

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Indiana judges may soon have the ability to deny bail for more defendants they believe pose a danger to the public.

Defendants are guaranteed the right to bail under the Indiana constitution except in cases of murder or treason — even when a judge believes the defendant may reoffend while awaiting trial.

Hoosiers will vote this fall on a proposed constitutional amendment years in the making to rewrite these rules, so judges could deny bail to any defendant if the state proves they cannot be safely released.

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Indiana recovery housing leader Daryl Mitchell and Sean Taflinger, who found support at a recovery residence, share two perspectives on the role of community, structure, and access. Listen to their perspectives on the Beyond Substance Podcast. 

POPAI is pleased to announce the 2027 Spring Management Institute, March 17–19, 2027, at the Embassy Suites by Hilton in Plainfield. The event begins Wednesday, March 17, with the New Chief Probation Officer Orientation, followed by the Management & Supervision Institute on Thursday and Friday, March 18–19. Join fellow probation leaders for networking, practical training, and tools to build stronger teams. Registration opens November 6, 2026. We hope to see you there!

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A person convicted of a felony usually loses a host of rights, including owning a gun.

Normally, getting that right back is nearly impossible without a presidential pardon, according to clemency experts.

But now, the Justice Department, through its Office of the Pardon Attorney, is reviving a path to restore gun rights. It's the first time since a similar program administered by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives ended in the 1990s.  Read the full source article by clicking here.