The Indiana Law Enforcement Academy announced last week that Deputy Director Bryant Orem graduated from the 284th FBI National Academy Session on Thursday, Dec. 8.
The FBI National Academy is a professional course of study for U.S. and international law enforcement managers nominated by their agency heads because of demonstrated leadership qualities. The 10-week program – which provides coursework in intelligence theory, terrorism and terrorist mindsets, management science, law, behavioral science, law enforcement communication, and forensic science – serves to improve the administration of justice in police departments and agencies at home and abroad and to raise law enforcement standards, knowledge, and cooperation worldwide.
The National Academy was created as the “FBI Police Training School” in 1935 in response to the 1930 Wickersham Commission report recommending standardization and professionalization of law enforcement in the United States through centralized training. At the time, courses included scientific aids in crime detection, preparation of reports, criminal investigation techniques, and administration and organization. Studies pertaining to espionage and sabotage were offered as World War II began.
Deputy Director Bryant Orem served 16 years with the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office prior to joining the staff at the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy in December 2019. At the Sheriff’s Office, Bryant first served as a Corrections Officer in the Jail Division. He then transferred to the Patrol Division before ending his career as a sergeant in the Operations Division.
As a Merit Deputy, Deputy Director Orem was actively involved in both the Sheriff’s Office Honor Guard and the Indiana Sheriff’s Association Honor Guard. Sergeant Orem created and coordinated the Sheriff’s Office Citizens Academy, served on the Bike Team, the Peer Support/CISM Team, the Traffic Safety Partnership, the Quick Response Team, and received several awards for his service. Among his responsibilities were Public Information and Education, software administration, recruiting and hiring, and supervision of records.
Prior to entering law enforcement, Deputy Director Orem received a B.A. in History and Religion from DePauw University, a B.S. in Education from Indiana University, and an M. Ed. in Curriculum Design and Instruction from Indiana Wesleyan University. He has held jobs ranging from Director of Operations for Habitat for Humanity in Peru, South America, to Traffic Engineering Analyst to elementary classroom educator in public schools.
Presently Orem serves as the Deputy Director for Police Officer Standard and Training at the ILEA. Deputy Director Orem is a Master Instructor and holds instructor certifications in Advanced Emergency Vehicle Operations (EVO), Strategies and Tactics of Patrol Stops (STOPS), Basic Life Support (First Aid/CPR/AED), Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE), and Stop the Bleed.
He is a graduate of the 167th Basic Session of the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy where he was elected class president and received the Academic Achievement Award.
Away from work, Deputy Director Orem is an avid bicyclist and serves on the Board of Directors for Cops Cycling for Survivors. He also enjoys fishing, running, and being out in nature as much as possible.