PROGRAMS

The Indiana Troopers Association contributes annually to a number of worthwhile groups. We have been longtime contributors to the Indiana State Police Youth Services and Historical Center activities.

Our annual Fifth Grade David Deuter Essay Contest gives students an opportunity to express "What Being A Good Citizen Means To Me" and be rewarded for their efforts.  One winner from each county receives a $100 US Savings Bond, the four runners-up receive a $500 US Savings Bond and the statewide winner receives an additional $500 bond.

Other major programs that are totally funded by the ITA include the Holiday Assistance Program, which  provides a bountiful basket of food to a deserving families Indiana just prior to the Thanksgiving holiday.  Just prior to the Christmas holiday, families from the state of Indiana are selected to participate in the Trooper Pat Bartram Memorial Christmas For Kids Program.  This program provides the opportunity for the children in the family to shop with a uniformed Indiana State Police officer for new clothing and toys, compliments of ITA.

In addition to these fine programs, we lend our support to the following organizations:  The Indiana State Police Pioneers, which includes ISP officers with 20 years or more of service; Indiana State Police Youth Education and Historical Center’s Summer Camp Program, providing funds for young people across Indiana to attend a law enforcement camp program and The Indiana Conservation Officers Youth Camps Program.

All money that is raised – minus operating expenses – through the publication of our official publication, The Trooper Magazine, membership dues, and donations is earmarked for diversified programs.  These programs have been carefully selected and researched prior to financial commitments being made.

All of the programs that are sponsored by the ITA focus on investing in our future – the children of our state.  Your cooperation and financial support of these programs is an essential part of their success.  We thank you for your part in making our goals realities.

YOUR ROLE

Because we are an organization committed to caring for its own members, our dues and other revenue sources go a long way to meet those internal needs.  However, because we are also dedicated to supporting many charitable programs, reaching out to the community for assistance is a necessary fact of life.  We do this through advertising in our magazine and by our Associate Membership Program.  We cannot stand alone, nor can we always undertake a project without seeking additional funding. 

Supporting the ITA and its many programs gives you the satisfaction of knowing that you have assisted us in meeting our two major goals – supporting those who serve with pride and lending a helping hand to those in need.