After a lifetime of dedicated public service, State Sen. Jack E. Sandlin (R-Indianapolis) passed away unexpectedly on Sept. 20, 2023. You can read more about his life and legacy here. Residents of Senate District 36 can continue to reach the Senate for assistance at the contact information listed below.

Elected

Indiana State Senate, 2016 - Present

Political Affiliation

Republican

Standing Committees

Corrections and Criminal Law
Environmental Affairs
Insurance and Financial Institutions

Education

Indiana Wesleyan University, Masters in Business Administration
University of Indianapolis, B.S. in Business Administration
University of Indianapolis, A.S. in Criminal Justice
Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
Certified Fraud Specialist (CFS)
United States Fire Academy – Fire & Arson Investigator
United States Army – Military Police (95BP5), Ft. Gordon, Georgia
Indianapolis Police Department Law Enforcement Academy – Certified Police Officer
Greenwood High School

Activities

Indianapolis City-County Council, November 2010-2016
Perry Township Trustee, November 1997-December 2006
Southport Police Department, 1995-2009
Indianapolis Police Department, 1973-1993
Perry Township Senior Citizen Services – Board of Directors (NFP)
Central Indiana Youth For Christ – Volunteer
International Association of Chiefs of Police – Member
American Society of Industrial Security – Member
American Legion Post 56 – Member
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1120 – Member
Perry Township Historical Society – Member, Board of Directors
Greater Southside Business Alliance – Member
Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 86 – Member

Honors

Morris W. Hancock Community Service Award – Greater Southside Business Alliance (2008)
Certified Fraud Examiners Distinguished Achievement Award (1998)
Distinguished Hoosier Award (1993)

Occupation

President, Jack Sandlin & Associates Fraud Examination

Personal

Married to Lydia, one daughter and three grandchildren

Counties Served