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POPAI News
Legislative Update
The POPAI Legislation page has a new look. POPAI retains the services of LegisGroup...
Greg Werich Receives Order of Augustus
Congratulations to Greg Werich, Wells County Chief Probation Officer as this year’s...
Remembering April 28, 1997: Donald R. “Charley” Knepple
Probation Officer Donald Knepple was shot and killed after being ambushed by a man at a...
Grant County Probation Officer selected as Donald “Charley” Knepple scholarship recipient
Every year POPAI provides a scholarship in memory of probation officer Donald "Charley"...
Fall Conference 2025: Call for Speakers
POPAI is seeking proposals for sessions/workshops that present best practices...
POPAI Knepple Scholarship to be Presented at Justice Services Conference
Thank you to POPAI Members who submitted applications for the Donald “Charley” Knepple...
Minutes from POPAI March 13 Board Meeting
The POPAI Board met on March 13. Minutes are here.
POPAI “Charley” Knepple Memorial Scholarship for Probation Officers Pursuing Advanced Degrees: Apply Before March 3
Update 03-03-2025: 2025 Donald “Charley” Knepple Scholarship Enters the Judging Phase...
POPAI Seeks District 6 Representative
After years of dedicated service, District 6 Representative Albert Arnold has resigned...
Fall Conference plans are on track, starting with our Call for Speakers and an invitation to new Corporate Sponsors.
Articles
Board Members find articles we think might interest you. We welcome submissions from POPAI members especially if they feature your county, just send them to ContactUsatPOPAI@gmail.com
Legalized marijuana hits roadblocks after years of expansion
As every state surrounding Idaho legalized marijuana, state Rep. Bruce Skaug started to...
Governor Braun signs Executive Order focused on employment after release.
Indiana Governor Mike Braun signed an executive order focused on employing inmates after...
Commentary: Protecting Hoosier youth from unregulated vapes
As the former sheriff of Knox County, the executive director of the Indiana Sheriffs’...
Youth gun deaths in the US have surged 50% since 2019
Firearm-related deaths among children and teenagers in the United States have risen...
Tippecanoe County Sheriff on Jails and Mental Health
Indy Politics speaks with Tippecanoe County Sheriff Robert Goldsmith who says the state...
Overdose Lifeline introduces new online tool
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — To commemorate Black Balloon Day, an Indianapolis nonprofit is...
IN teen drug use stats show greater need for early intervention
Hoosier teens are nearly 3% more likely to have used cocaine, methamphetamines or heroin...
Proposed bill would require employers to accept applicants’ non-accredited diplomas
[POPAI note: this bill was signed by the Governor on 4/10/2025] The types of diplomas...
Leadership webinar series explores key skills for today’s court leaders
February 26, 2025 -- If you're searching for greatness and untapped potential from your...
22 Investigates: Human trafficking affects people in our state, community
Human trafficking affects people in our state and right here in our own community....
The projected costs and economic impact of mental health inequities in the United States
Mental health inequities may not only harm individuals but also hinder economic...
U.S. Sentencing Commission Reports on Overdoses in Federal Drug Trafficking Crimes
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― Today the U.S. Sentencing Commission released a new study of...
Sobriety for profit. Co-owner of Bloomington’s Malibu House says there’s no deception, calls himself ‘an easy target’
In less than a year, Max Meckes has opened five sober living homes and a headquarters in...
Measure updating Adult Protective Services glides through committee
Improvements are on the way for Indiana’s Adult Protective Services — the initiative...
‘Put their needs first’: Braun calls for property tax, health care price cuts at State of the State
Although Indiana Gov. Mike Braun has been in office for just two weeks, he’s already...
State of the Judiciary speech
On January 29, 2025, Hon. Loretta Rush, Chief Justice of Indiana, addressed the Governor...
‘All rise’: Indiana chief justice highlights judicial system wins in State of the Judiciary speech
Delivering her 11th State of the Judiciary speech to the Indiana legislature Wednesday,...
Proposed changes to alcohol and drug program rules
The Court Alcohol and Drug Program Advisory Committee recommends amendments to the Rules...