Indiana Excise Police Named Agency of the Year
The National Liquor Law Enforcement Association honored the Indiana division for its innovative training and strategies.
Updated on Sept. 22, 2026 in Law Enforcement
The National Liquor Law Enforcement Association selected the Indiana State Excise Police as its 2026 Agency of the Year. The award recognizes the division's success in implementing effective training programs and operational strategies.
Why it matters
This recognition highlights the success of the division in modernizing enforcement efforts through data-driven practices. By establishing new model programs, the Indiana State Excise Police has set a standard for other alcohol law enforcement agencies nationwide.
The Indiana State Excise Police, a division of the Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission, received the honor alongside Officer Adam Buckley, who was named the 2025 Alcohol Law Enforcement Agent of the Year.
The players
Indiana State Excise Police
This is a division of the Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission responsible for enforcing laws governing alcohol and tobacco products.
National Liquor Law Enforcement Association
This professional organization supports law enforcement officers who specialize in alcohol and tobacco regulation across the United States.
Adam Buckley
He is an officer with the Indiana State Excise Police who was recognized as the 2025 Alcohol Law Enforcement Agent of the Year.
The details
The agency was selected by the National Liquor Law Enforcement Association for its commitment to innovative enforcement programs and standardized training practices. These strategies were developed to improve regulatory oversight and public safety regarding alcohol and tobacco compliance.
Timeline
Adam Buckley was named Agent of the Year in 2025.
The award was presented at the annual conference on September 21, 2026.
The agency hosts a workshop during the week of September 22, 2026.
Legal Context
This award reinforces the standardized practices established during the NLLEA annual conference. It follows a pattern of highlighting state-level enforcement agencies that successfully integrate modern training into their standard operating procedures.
Residents in Indiana may see the results of these improved enforcement strategies through more consistent compliance checks at local businesses. The agency will share its successful techniques at an upcoming workshop, aiming to refine professional standards in the field.
The takeaway
The recognition of the Indiana State Excise Police demonstrates the increasing value of strategic training in specialized law enforcement sectors. Agencies across the country now look to these award-winning models to improve their own regulatory efficacy.
Further reading
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