On Wednesday, September 21, 2016, the Indiana State Police sent members from their three (3) SWAT Teams to take part in a large-scaled maritime training exercise on the Salt River, which is located inside the Ft. Knox military base.

This was a multi-agency training evolution involving maritime patrol units from Texas, Kentucky & Indiana and included the Texas Parks & Wildlife Marine Tactical Operations Group (MTOG), Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Clark County Sheriff’s Department (IN), Scott County Sheriff’s Department (IN), Kentucky Fish & Wildlife and Louisville Metro Police Department.

In all, 48 officers and 8 watercrafts were utilized during this 8 hour training.

The operators in attendance worked on enhancing their tactical boat operational skills while conducting live fire exercises from their watercrafts along the Salt River.

The Ft. Knox military base is one of only a few locations within the U.S. that has a live-fire, river course. Ft. Knox allows law enforcement agencies to conduct this specialized training at no cost to the individual agencies or to the taxpayers of the States’ that were represented during this training.

The type of training conducted is imperative for those tactical units who operate in or around a maritime environment; whether it be for those units making contact with recreational boaters and larger vessels hauling commerce on the Ohio River or for those who are protecting our nation’s borders along the Rio Grande and at our ocean ports.

Several of the local agencies involved in the training work together on day to day maritime patrols and during specialized events such as Thunder over Louisville. As a result of this partnership, they also conduct yearly training together on the Ohio River and work closely as members with the Area Maritime Security Committee (AMSC) for the Port of Louisville and the United States Coast Guard.

Although each agencies area of operation or specific jobs might vary slightly, our overall mission is the same; to protect life and property in the communities we serve through effective patrols & investigations along our individual waterways.

The partnerships the Indiana State Police has developed through participating in the AMSC and staying engaged with maritime patrol units will enhance the safety of all who enjoy using our waterways for recreational or commercial purposes.

A body was found at Brownstown Elementary School Tuesday morning.

At 10:05 a.m., police were called to the school after receiving a 911 call about a possible body at the school.

When police arrived they found the body of 38-year-old Earl Campbell of Austin on the west side of the building in the play ground.

According to the Jackson County Indiana coroner, an autopsy showed “no anatomical cause of death,” which means the man did not die of a heart attack or blunt force trauma.

There were also no signs of physical trauma on the body. Blood work is pending.

Anyone with information is asked to call Brownstown Police or the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office.

After the discovery, the school was secured and placed on lockdown, according to the release. Police say there was no immediate threat to school staff or the students.

Police aren’t saying how Campbell died.

“Calls are coming in. We’re looking into everything. We’re not discounting anything. We’ll just let the investigation lead us,” said Chief Tom Hanner with Brownstown Police Department.

Right now, police are treating the situation as a death investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to call Brownstown Police or the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office.

Brownstown Police, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department and the Jackson County Coroner’s Office are investigating the death.

Police were assisted by Jackson County EMS, Brownstown Volunteer Fire Department, Jackson County Emergency Management and Brownstown Central Community School Corporation.

Tabor will become fourth president in association’s history effective June 2017

The Indiana Hospital Association (IHA) is pleased to announce that the IHA Board of Directorsunanimously selected Brian Tabor, the association’s current executive vice president, as the next president of the organization beginning June of 2017. Tabor will succeed Doug Leonard, who will remain president until his retirement next June after serving as IHA’s president since 2007.

“Brian has been a tireless advocate for hospitals, patients and improving health care for Indiana communities,” said Bryan Mills, IHA board chairman and president and CEO of Community Health Network. “In this new role, Brian will take this work even further. His vision and determination will help lead Indiana hospitals through the challenges ahead.”

Tabor joined IHA in 2008 as vice president of government relations where he oversaw the association’s state and federal legislative initiatives and health policy develop
ment. In 2015, Tabor was promoted to Executive Vice President. That same year, Indiana Governor Mike Pence honored him with a Sagamore of the Wabash for his contributions to the Healthy Indiana Plan 2.0, an effort that has brought expanded health coverage for thousands of uninsured Hoosiers.

“I’m humbled to be chosen to serve as the next president of the Indiana Hospital Association,” said Tabor. “Our industry is undergoing rapid change, and it will be a privilege to help shape the direction of health care for hospitals and patients across Indiana.”

Leonard announced his retirement in June, and the IHA board convened a search committee to work with consultant Rick Brown of Mattson and Company to evaluate the succession plan. Members of the IHA board, representing health systems and hospitals from across the state, participated in the final decision.

“Brian is a uniquely qualified candidate,” said IHA President Doug Leonard. “For the last eight years he has cultivated a deep understanding of health care policy and fostered meaningful relationships with members and stakeholders.”

Tabor has worked for and around the Indiana General Assembly for 18 years. Prior to joining IHA, he served as a fiscal analyst for the Indiana State Senate and policy director in the Indiana House of Representatives. He earned his bachelor’s degree in political science and a master’s degree in agricultural economics from Purdue University. He resides in Hendricks County with his wife, Dawn Brooks, Ph.D., and two daughters.

Tabor will assume the role of president in June of 2017 and report to IHA’s Board of Directors, overseeing staff and all operations at IHA, which has more than 170 hospital members across the state. He will lead IHA’s core work of public policy, advocacy, patient safety, education and data.

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ABOUT INDIANA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION

Indiana Hospital Association is a nonprofit organization that serves as the professional trade association for more than 170 Hoosier hospitals. The mission of IHA is to provide leadership, representation and services in the common best interests of its members as they promote the improvement of community health status. IHA’s primary responsibility is to represent the interests of hospitals in matters of public policy. IHA also provides members with education, communications and data collection services. To learn more about IHA, visit IHAconnect.org. 

Yesterday afternoon, Trooper Matt Busick from the Indiana State Police Post at Sellersburg received information that Seth Schneck, 36, of 2171 North Slab Road in Scott County was in possession of a large amount of Crystal Methamphetamine.

Trooper Busick also found out that Schneck was also allegedly enroute to an address on Larry Lane in Scottsburg with the Crystal Methamphetamine.

Trooper Busick located Schneck stopped at the residence on Larry Lane in Scottsburg driving a 2002 maroon Toyota passenger car.

Busick approached the driver’s side window and he saw in plain view an open cigarette box containing approximately 15.9 grams of alleged Meth.

Schneck was placed under arrest and transported to the Scott County Jail where he was incarcerated.

Schneck was charged with; Dealing Methamphetamine, Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Substance, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Paraphernalia and Maintaining a Common Nuisance.

The approximate street value of the seized Crystal Methamphetamine is $1,600.00. This investigation is continuing.

The Scott County Sheriff’s Department assisted in the investigation.