Title 10, PUBLIC SAFETY

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "office" refers to the office of school safety established by section 4 of this chapter. As added by P.L.238-2025, SEC.39.

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "physical security" refers to security measures that are designed to deny unauthorized access to a building or facility, including equipment and resources, and to protect individuals and property from damage or harm. As added by P.L.238-2025, SEC.…

Sec. 4. The office of school safety is established as an office within the department of homeland security for the purpose of coordinating and administering school safety resources. As added by P.L.238-2025, SEC.39.

Sec. 5. The executive director shall appoint a director of the office. The director shall do the following: (1) Serve as the executive head of the office. (2) Advise executive state agencies and political subdivisions regarding state best practices concerning matters relating to …

Sec. 6. (a) The office shall: (1) establish and maintain guidelines for using professional architectural and engineering services to integrate physical security improvements and safety practices in the construction, renovation, repair, or alteration of a school facility; (2) carr…

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "emergency" means an occurrence or condition in a jurisdiction that results in a situation: (1) that poses an immediate risk to health, life, property, or the environment; (2) that is not initially at the level of a disaster or emergency that requ…

Sec. 2. (a) As used in this chapter "emergency responder" means a person: (1) who is required to possess a license, certificate, permit, or other official recognition for the person's expertise in a particular field or area of knowledge; and (2) whose assistance is desirable duri…

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "political subdivision" has the meaning set forth in IC 36-1-2-13. As added by P.L.94-2011, SEC.1.

Sec. 4. (a) In order to more adequately address emergencies that extend or exceed a jurisdiction's emergency response capabilities, either without rising to the level of a state or local declaration of a state of disaster or emergency, or in the initial stages of an event that ma…

Sec. 5. If an emergency responder from a jurisdiction outside Indiana holds a license, certificate, or other permit recognized or issued by another state, that emergency responder is considered to be licensed, certified, and permitted in Indiana to render aid involving such skill…

Sec. 6. (a) Any function performed under this chapter, and a mutual aid agreement under this chapter, is considered to have been performed for public and governmental purposes. (b) All immunities from liability available to Indiana political subdivisions, other units of local gov…

Sec. 7. (a) Emergency responders from outside Indiana rendering mutual aid within Indiana under a mutual aid agreement authorized by this chapter remain employees and agents of their respective employers and jurisdictions. (b) This chapter or a mutual aid agreement entered into u…

Sec. 8. A mutual aid agreement under this chapter must be approved in the same manner as interlocal cooperation agreements are approved under IC 36-1-7. As added by P.L.94-2011, SEC.1.

Sec. 9. This chapter may not be construed to limit, modify, or abridge: (1) Indiana's emergency management agency statutes; or (2) the emergency management assistance compact under IC 10-14-5. As added by P.L.94-2011, SEC.1.

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "fusion center" means the Indiana intelligence fusion center established by IC 10-11-9-2. As added by P.L.249-2019, SEC.10.

Sec. 10. (a) The council may receive confidential law enforcement information from the state police department, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, or other federal, state, or local law enforcement agencies. (b) For purposes of IC 5-14-1.5 and IC 5-14-3, information received und…

Sec. 11. (a) All state agencies shall cooperate to the fullest extent possible with the council and the executive director to implement this chapter. (b) The department of homeland security shall provide staff support to the council. As added by P.L.249-2019, SEC.10. Amended by P…

Sec. 12. (a) On July 1, 2019, all powers, duties, agreements, and liabilities of the counterterrorism and security council are transferred to the council, as the successor agency. (b) On July 1, 2019, all records and property of the counterterrorism and security council, includin…

Sec. 13. On or before July 1, 2027, and July 1 biennially thereafter, the council shall submit a report to the executive director of the legislative services agency, in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6, for review by the interim committee on government in accordance with IC 1…

Sec. 2. The governor's security council is established. As added by P.L.249-2019, SEC.10.

Sec. 3. (a) The council consists of the following members: (1) The governor or the governor's designee. (2) The executive director of the department of homeland security. (3) The superintendent of the state police department. (4) The adjutant general. (5) The state health commiss…

Sec. 4. (a) The expenses of the council shall be paid from appropriations made by the general assembly. (b) Money received by the council as a grant or a gift is appropriated for the purposes of the grant or the gift. As added by P.L.249-2019, SEC.10.

Sec. 5. (a) Each member of the council who is not a state employee is not entitled to the minimum salary per diem provided by IC 4-10-11-2.1(b). The member is, however, entitled to reimbursement for mileage, travel expenses as provided in IC 4-13-1-4, and other expenses actually …

Sec. 6. The council may meet as often as is necessary upon the call of the chairperson, but meetings shall be held at least once per calendar year. As added by P.L.249-2019, SEC.10.

Sec. 7. The affirmative votes of a majority of the voting members of the council are required for the council to take action on any measure, including final reports. As added by P.L.249-2019, SEC.10.

Sec. 8. The governor or governor's designee shall serve as the chairperson of the council. As added by P.L.249-2019, SEC.10.

Sec. 9. (a) The council shall do the following: (1) Meet, as often as necessary, to discuss immediate or emerging threats that could impact the safety and security of the state and its residents. (2) Review the state's counterterrorism plan developed by the department and provide…

Sec. 1. (a) The regional public safety training fund is established to: (1) provide regional and advanced training for public safety service providers, including fire investigation training; (2) fund the design, procurement, and construction of firefighter training facilities; (3…

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "department" refers to the Indiana department of veterans' affairs established by IC 10-17-1-2. As added by P.L.217-2017, SEC.76.

Sec. 1.5. As used in this chapter, "eligible person" means an individual residing in Indiana who is: (1) a dependent of a veteran; (2) a primary caregiver of a veteran; or (3) an individual who is a member of the armed forces of the United States or national guard. As added by P.…

Sec. 1.7. As used in this chapter, "primary caregiver" means an individual who: (1) is at least eighteen (18) years of age; (2) is: (A) the veteran's: (i) spouse; (ii) parent or stepparent; (iii) son, daughter, stepson, or stepdaughter; (iv) brother, sister, stepbrother, or steps…

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "qualified entity" means an entity that provides services to veterans and is exempt from taxation under Section 501 of the Internal Revenue Code. As added by P.L.217-2017, SEC.76.

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "veteran" means an individual residing in Indiana who: (1) has served in any branch of the armed forces of the United States or their reserves, in the national guard, or in the Indiana National Guard; and (2) received a discharge from military ser…

Sec. 4. (a) The department may make grants to qualified entities to be used for the purpose of providing services to veterans or an eligible person, including the following: (1) Programs focused on eliminating homelessness, preventing near term homelessness, and providing safe an…

Sec. 5. The department shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 for the provision of grants under this chapter. The rules adopted under this section must address the following: (1) Application procedures. (2) Eligibility criteria. (3) Selection procedures. (4) A consideration of the ext…

Sec. 7. A provider under section 6 of this chapter (expired June 30, 2025), including a physician who supervises treatment, is immune from civil and criminal liability for an act or omission relating to the use of hyperbaric oxygen treatment to treat a veteran under the pilot pro…

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "Indiana first responder" means an Indiana first responder designated under IC 10-10.5-2-1. As added by P.L.55-2024, SEC.1.

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "medal" refers to the Hoosier first responder medal of honor described in section 3 of this chapter. As added by P.L.55-2024, SEC.1.

Sec. 3. (a) The department may determine an Indiana first responder is eligible for the Hoosier first responder medal of honor if the Indiana first responder distinguishes themselves conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of the Indiana first responder's life abov…

Sec. 4. (a) An entity employing an Indiana first responder or for which the Indiana first responder volunteers may nominate an Indiana first responder who has been killed or seriously injured in the line of duty by submitting an application to the department, in a manner prescrib…

Sec. 5. The governor may award the medal to the Indiana first responder or the Indiana first responder's next of kin at a public ceremony at a time and place prescribed by the governor. As added by P.L.55-2024, SEC.1.

Sec. 6. If the department determines that an Indiana first responder nominated to the department under section 4 of this chapter does not meet the eligibility requirements to receive the medal, the department may make recommendations to the entity that employs the Indiana first r…