Ryan Haynes

Dedicated and experienced law enforcement professional with six years of service. I began my career with the Ingalls Police Department in 2020 before transferring to the Fortville Police Department in 2024. Experienced in community policing, criminal and traffic enforcement, emergency response, investigations, and maintaining positive relationships with the community. Specializing in impaired-driving enforcement, with a strong commitment to identifying and removing impaired drivers from the roadway while promoting traffic safety. Recognized for sound judgment, professionalism, integrity, and the ability to remain calm and effective in high pressure situations. Committed to upholding the law, protecting the public, and serving the community with honesty and dedication.

• (07/15-24/2026) - Drug Recognition Expert Course (64 Hrs.)
  (Lawrence Police Department, Lawrence, IN)
  - Included an overview of the drug evolution procedures, expanded sessions on each drug category, drug combinations, examination of vital signs, case preparation, courtroom testimony, curriculum vitae preparation, and written examination.
• (07/13-15/2026) - Drug Recognition Expert Preliminary School (16 Hrs.)
  (Lawrence Police Department, Lawrence, IN)
  - Overview of the drug recognition expert (DRE) evaluation procedures, the seven drug categories, eye examinations, and proficiency in conducting the Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFST's)
• (02/25-27/2026) - Field Training Officer Course (24 Hrs.)
  (Franklin Police Department, Franklin IN)
  - Field Training Officer is a two-day course and is designed to enhance the communication, teaching, and documentation skills of Field Training Officers. The importance of effective training and thorough documentation. Through lectures, group discussions, and interactive exercises, I was able to deepen my knowledge and skills in these areas and become more effective in my role as trainer and mentor.
• (09/29-10/10/2025) 1LETB Crime Scene Investigation level 1 (80 Hrs.)
  (Indiana Law Enforcement Academy, Plainfield, IN)
  - consist of basic crime scene photography, Latent, superglue fuming, foot/tire impressions, legal aspects and introductory classes of DNA, Entomology, and Anthropology.
• (08/13-14/2025) Advance Roadside Impairment Driving Enforcement (16 Hrs.)
  (Hendricks County Sheriff's Department, Danville, IN)
  - The ARIDE program stresses the importance of the signs and symptoms of the seven drug categories. This course will train law enforcement officers to observe, identify and articulate the signs of impairment related to drugs, alcohol, or a combination of both, in order to reduce the number of impaired driving incidents as well as crashes which result in serious injuries and fatalities.
• (01/03-04/22/2026) 1LETB Basic Course Tier I (648 Hrs.)
  (Indiana Law Enforcement Academy, Plainfield, IN)
  - The Academy's Basic course of study is a 16-week residential course that incorporates practical and classroom exercises with lectures for new law enforcement officers, consisting of over 600 hours of training.

• Performance Proactivity Award 2025 (officer with most arrest)
• (Nominee 2025) Indiana Criminal Justice Institute - Traffic Safety All-Star