Who We Are?
Our Mission
INDIANA OATH KEEPERS is a nonprofit volunteer organization of military, law enforcement, firefighters and first responders, veterans, as well as everyday patriotic citizens who pledge to sacred oath to uphold the constitution of the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, in order to protect the rights and freedoms of all Americans.
Our mission is to support our communities through a balanced approach of education and individual and community preparedness training.
Our goal is to build a statewide network of professional, balanced, caring yet bold men and women who will educate and empower those around them with an understanding of the Constitution and the importance of obtaining individual and community preparedness skills. To build this network, we begin within the county regions to unite our communities and train our members with valuable life skills that will result in a greater protection of Indiana and beyond. this cannot be accomplished without dedicated men and women like you who care about their local community, state, and country.
Training in the areas of communication, medical, security, general preparedness and engineering are vital to the success of individual and their communities. Remember, in an emergency situation, you are your own first responder until help arrives and that may take time.
what will you do until then?
We are looking to recruit any and all level-headed, principled Americans who can unite behind the idea of protecting the rights of all Americans. We want members who can work through differences and maintain a focus of unity, so we can be leaders within our communities.
Honor Flight Ft. Wayne 10/16/24
Huntington co. Fair 7/24/24
Honor Flight Ft. Wayne 5-15-24
Police And Firefighters Memorial Flag Line 5-10-24
ALFRED J. DAEGER/ Antwerp, OH/ 9/24/1925 - 4/20/2024
Jerry VandeveeR/ FORT WAYNE/ 3-4-24 FLAG LINE
While enlisted in the Army, Gerald John Vandeveer was stationed at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. In the late ’90s, Jerry and Linda became vocal supporters of law enforcement, working with them to clean out drug houses and prostitution from their neighborhood. Their work with the police was successful, they built a police memorial garden on Baker and Fairfield Corner to thank the officers. The police memorial ceremonies began in 2003 and continue today at a new location. In 2005, they recruited a board of directors, formed a nonprofit corporation, and began building the new permanent law enforcement/firefighters memorial on Wells Street, dedicated in 2011 with a cost of over $250,000. The community and unions donated 100% of the time, labor, materials, and money to complete the memorial. Over the years, they bought many houses surrounding their business, home, and commercial building. They started their urban renewal project for their neighborhood by remodeling only exteriors and planting flowers around the homes, and along the park strips of the street. It was a joy to drive by and see the flowers and be motivated to work on your own home.
They received over 23 awards and recognitions from several entities, including the Fort Wayne Police Department, Sheriff’s Department, PBA, FOP, FW Fire Department, State FOP, Southwest Partnership, Mayors Henry and Richard, and the Allen County Commissioners, who created the Linda and Jerry Vandeveer Impact Awards, awarded each September. Linda and Jerry each received the coveted Sagamore of the Wabash from Governor Pence, and Jerry received the key to the city from Mayor Henry. Jerry also received the 2021 Visit Better Business Bureaus Individual of Integrity Award.
Linda and Jerry were active supporters of women’s rights and vocal advocates for raising awareness of domestic violence, rape, and bullying of both men and women. Jerry rented 26 billboards to empower women to believe in themselves. Our prayers go out to his family.
COPS CYCLING FOR SURVIVORS 7/20/2023
Master Trooper James Bailey March 2023/ flag line
Master Trooper James Bailey was struck and killed by a fleeing vehicle on I-69. The fleeing vehicle was traveling at a high rate of speed and struck Trooper Bailey as he attempted to deploy spike strips near mile marker 326. Trooper Bailey had served with the Indiana State Police for 15-1/2 years. He is survived by his wife, son, and daughter.
A flag line was displayed in honor of Master Trooper James Bailey at his funeral by Indiana Oath Keepers Regions 1 & 2 on March 11th, 2023.
