Title 10, PUBLIC SAFETY

Sec. 15. (a) If the memorial established is a hall, coliseum, or building of a similar nature, the hall, coliseum, or building must be used for public purposes of all kinds, but especially for the purpose of perpetuating and keeping those principles alive for which World War I wa…

Sec. 16. (a) The trustees shall make an annual report under oath to the board of county commissioners or common council. The annual report must include the activities of the trustees and of the receipts and expenditures of the memorial. The trustees shall prepare an annual budget…

Sec. 17. This chapter does not prevent a gift or bequest by deed, will, or otherwise of property to a county or city for a memorial of the kind described in this chapter. A county and city may accept a bequest and gift. Property given to the county or city in this manner may be u…

Sec. 19. A bid must be received and a contract awarded for the memorial in the same manner as provided by law for a county or city building. Land for a memorial may be acquired under the power of eminent domain in the same manner as other land is acquired by a county or city for …

Sec. 2. (a) The board of commissioners of a county or the common council of a city shall, on petition of at least one hundred (100) adult citizens of the county or city, appoint a committee to be known as the memorial committee. The appointments may not be made until after notice…

Sec. 20. This chapter does not authorize the establishment of more than one (1) memorial at the expense of the county. [Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-7-5-20.] As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.9.

Sec. 21. (a) A trustee of a memorial may be removed and the position declared vacant by the board, common council, or judge appointing the trustee upon a showing that the trustee is incompetent, dishonest, or not performing the duties required by: (1) law; or (2) the governing ru…

Sec. 22. (a) As used in this section, "fiscal body" has the meaning set forth in IC 36-1-2-6. (b) The fiscal body of a city or county maintaining a memorial under this chapter may by ordinance authorize the sale or donation of the memorial to an organization that is exempt from f…

Sec. 3. (a) Public notice must be provided in the manner set forth under this section if a petition signed by: (1) at least five hundred (500) citizens and taxpayers of a county; or (2) at least two hundred (200) citizens and taxpayers of a city; requests the establishment and ma…

Sec. 4. A petition filed under section 3 of this chapter must set forth the character and kind of a memorial proposed to be established or constructed and the probable cost of the memorial to the county or city. [Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-7-5-4.] As added by P.L.2-2003…

Sec. 5. (a) On the day designated by the auditor or clerk for a hearing under section 3 of this chapter, the petitioners may make proof of the publication and posting of the notice of the hearing and present the petition to the board of commissioners or common council. However, i…

Sec. 6. (a) Upon ordering the establishment of a memorial, a board of trustees must be appointed under this section for the establishment, maintenance, management, and control of the memorial. (b) The board of commissioners of a county or common council of a city shall name five …

Sec. 7. (a) As soon as selected, a trustee shall be notified of the appointment by the auditor or city clerk. The auditor or clerk shall fix a date for the trustees to meet for the purpose of electing officers and adopting suitable rules for the government of the board. (b) The b…

Sec. 8. (a) The cost of establishing and constructing a memorial and the expense of maintaining the memorial shall be derived from revenue generated by the memorial. If this revenue is not sufficient, the costs shall be borne by the county or city as provided in subsections (b) a…

Sec. 9. For the purpose of raising money to: (1) meet the bonds and interest on the bonds; or (2) establish or erect a memorial without the issuance of bonds; the county or city authorities shall annually, at the time the general tax levy is made, levy a special tax on the taxabl…

Sec. 1. The governor shall appoint an individual to be the executive director of the department. As added by P.L.22-2005, SEC.17.

Sec. 2. The executive director: (1) serves at the governor's pleasure; and (2) is entitled to receive compensation in an amount set by the governor. As added by P.L.22-2005, SEC.17.

Sec. 3. The executive director shall do the following: (1) Serve as the chief executive and administrative officer of the department. (2) Serve as the director of the council. (3) Administer the application for, and disbursement of, federal and state homeland security money for a…

Sec. 3.5. (a) For purposes of this section, "EMS" means emergency medical services. (b) For purposes of this section, "state EMS medical director" refers to the state emergency medical services medical director appointed under subsection (c). (c) The executive director shall appo…

Sec. 4. The executive director may appoint employees in the manner provided by IC 4-15-2.2 and fix their compensation, subject to the approval of the budget agency under IC 4-12-1-13. As added by P.L.22-2005, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.6-2012, SEC.73.

Sec. 5. The executive director may delegate the executive director's authority to the appropriate department staff. As added by P.L.22-2005, SEC.17.

Sec. 6. Except as provided in IC 4-21.5-1-15, for purposes of IC 4-21.5, the office of administrative law proceedings is the ultimate authority for the department. As added by P.L.22-2005, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.92-2025, SEC.9.

Sec. 7. (a) Except as provided in this section, for purposes of IC 4-22-2, the executive director is the authority that adopts rules for the department. (b) The Indiana emergency medical services commission is the authority that adopts rules under IC 16-31. (c) Except as provided…

Sec. 8. (a) The executive director may grant a variance to a rule governing the state disaster relief fund under 290 IAC 1. A variance granted under this section must promote the effective and expeditious distribution of relief assistance. (b) The executive director may grant a v…

Sec. 9. A variance granted under section 8 of this chapter expires on the earlier of the following: (1) The date set by the executive director for the expiration of the variance. (2) The occurrence of an event set by the executive director for the expiration of the variance. As a…

Sec. 1. The following terms are defined for this chapter: (1) "Accredited nonpublic school" means a nonpublic school that: (A) has voluntarily become accredited under IC 20-31-4.1; or (B) is accredited by a national or regional accrediting agency that is recognized by the state b…

Sec. 10. (a) The identity of a person who has enrolled in, participated in, or completed the firearms instruction described in section 4 of this chapter is confidential. (b) A charter school, accredited nonpublic school, or school corporation may not disclose the identity of any …

Sec. 2. A charter school, accredited nonpublic school, or school corporation that has a teacher, staff member, or employee who is: (1) currently employed by: (A) a charter school; (B) an accredited nonpublic school; or (C) a school corporation; (2) not currently subject to: (A) a…

Sec. 3. (a) A charter school, accredited nonpublic school, or school corporation shall apply for a grant from the department in the form and manner prescribed by the department. (b) The department may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement this section. As added by P.L.218-2023…

Sec. 4. A grant provided to a charter school, accredited nonpublic school, or school corporation under section 3 of this chapter must be used by a teacher, school staff member, or school employee to enroll in a course of specialized firearms instruction that: (1) is taught by an …

Sec. 5. A charter school, accredited nonpublic school, or school corporation that desires to apply for a grant from the department under section 3 of this chapter must require each teacher, school staff member, or school employee who seeks to use grant funds as specified under th…

Sec. 6. (a) A charter school, accredited nonpublic school, or school corporation that receives a grant from the department under section 3 of this chapter shall ensure that any teacher, school staff member, or school employee of the charter school, accredited nonpublic school, or…

Sec. 7. (a) A teacher, school staff member, or school employee who successfully completes a course of firearms instruction described in section 4 of this chapter shall be awarded a certificate of completion by the course instructor. (b) A certificate of completion described under…

Sec. 8. A grant provided under section 3 of this chapter may not be used to acquire firearms instruction that: (1) fails to address each topic and subtopic described in section 4 of this chapter; or (2) is provided by a person lacking a valid certification or necessary qualificat…

Sec. 9. A charter school, accredited nonpublic school, or school corporation that: (1) violates section 8 of this chapter; (2) uses a grant provided under section 3 of this chapter for a purpose not specified in section 4 of this chapter; or (3) is unable to provide the departmen…

Sec. 1. The state police department is the statewide coordinating agency for counter-UAS activities authorized under federal law. As added by P.L.72-2026, SEC.1.

Sec. 2. Subject to IC 10-22-1, the state police department shall: (1) apply to the appropriate federal agencies for authorization to acquire, deploy, operate, and train with counter-UAS systems; (2) enter into agreements required by federal law or federal policy; (3) ensure all a…

Sec. 3. The state police department may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement this article. As added by P.L.72-2026, SEC.1.

Sec. 1. The designation of an individual as an Indiana first responder under this article does not affect the individual's terms of employment or volunteer status, including: (1) assigned duties and responsibilities; (2) contract terms; (3) personnel classification; (4) merit or …

Sec. 1. Discretionary funding for a political subdivision shall not be withheld from a political subdivision that reasonably decided not to take appropriate enforcement actions due to: (1) a lack of manpower; or (2) the decision to maintain the safety of a public safety officer (…

Sec. 2. A state agency may, to the extent that it is appropriate and consistent with applicable Indiana and federal law, provide discretionary funding to a political subdivision for a respective grant program after considering whether the political subdivision has sufficiently ta…

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "member" means the following: (1) An employee or appointee of the department. (2) An employee or appointee of the board. (3) The superintendent. (4) A member of the board. [Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-1-4-1.] As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.2…

Sec. 2. If a member is sued for civil damages and the board administratively determines that: (1) the civil action arose out of an act performed within the scope of the duties of the member; and (2) a lack of defense of the civil action by the state would prejudice the enforcemen…

Sec. 3. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), if the attorney general finds the board's determination to be supported by substantial evidence, the attorney general shall defend the member in the civil action. (b) The attorney general may authorize the department to hire priva…

Sec. 4. The administrative determination by the board or the determination by the attorney general under this chapter may not be admitted as evidence in the trial of the civil action for damages. [Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-1-4-2 part.] As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.2.

Sec. 5. (a) This chapter may not be construed to deprive a member of the right to select defense counsel of the member's choice at the member's expense. (b) This chapter may not be construed to relieve any person from any responsibility for civil damages. [Pre-2003 Recodification…