History

The Indiana Emerald Society was established on August 20, 1997 in Evansville, Indiana.  On March 13, 1999 the Indiana Emerald Society became an official chapter of the National Conference of Law Enforcement Emerald Societies. The Society received Not-for-Profit tax status under Internal revenue Code 501 (c) (3) on February 1, 2000.

Officers of the Indiana Emerald Society:

President - Dave Wires

Vice-President - Larry Brush

Treasurer - Alan Yeager

Sgt. at Arms - Bret Fitzsimmons

The Indiana Emerald Society currently has 100+ members and is growing.

The Society has a Pipe Band which plays Police, Fire and Military Funerals.

The Indiana Emerald Society has also provided a Celtic reference for Willard Library.  The reference allows the public to access various information on Irish Culture.