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Application Period for FY24 Secured School Safety Grant (SSSG) Delayed

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The application period for the Secured School Safety Grant will not open June 1 like previous years. Legislative changes required edits to the SSSG application and IntelliGrants needs additional time to implement these changes. All interested parties will be notified as soon as IDHS identifies a new date to accept applications.

The period of performance for the FY24 SSSG is expected to be on schedule: Sept. 1, 2023, through Aug. 31, 2024.

What you can do now

Interested parties must be registered with the IntelliGrants system. Visit the IDHS Grants Management page for complete information and instructions on registering with IntelliGrants.

What is an allowable expense for the SSSG?

The program supports a dedicated state grant fund that provides matching grants to school corporations, accredited non-public schools, charter schools or a coalition of school corporations and/or charter schools applying jointly to:

  1. Employ a school resource officer (SRO) or law enforcement officer (LEO).
  2. Conduct a site vulnerability assessment and/or critical incident digital mapping.
  3. Purchase equipment, hardware, materials and technology to:
    • Restrict access to school property and classrooms; or
    • Assist with visitor management on school property; or
    • Expedite notification of first responders; or
    • Expedite access to school property for first responders; or
    • Provide school staff with information about the open or closed status of interior and exterior doors; or
    • Detect fire, chemical, visual or audible threats; or
    • Enhance emergency communications inside the building; or
    • Assist with emergency medical response on school property; or
    • Expedite access to school property for first responders.
  4. Implement a student and parent support services plan.
  5. Purchase or provide training for a canine trained to detect drugs and illegal substances, explosives, or firearms or to otherwise provide protection for students and school employees.
  6. Provide funding for school employees to receive training, including expenses for per diem, travel and lodging related to eligible training.
  7. Provide funding for school resource officer or law enforcement officer to receive training, including expenses for per diem, travel and lodging, related to handling a trained canine.
  8. Design and construct additions or renovations on school property if the primary purpose is to enhance the physical security of the school building.
  9. Implement a bullying prevention program.
  10. Purchase a one-time non-matching grant to enable school corporations to work with their sheriff to provide the initial set up costs for an active event warning system.
  11. Provide a response to a threat in a manner that the school corporation or charter school sees fit, including firearms training (curriculum now defined) or other self-defense training or securing funds for counseling in the event of a school shooting.

EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

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Vincennes University and Jet Access Flight Training announce partnership to educate and train next generation of pilots

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INDIANAPOLIS, June 2, 2023 – Vincennes University and Jet Access Flight Training have announced a partnership to increase the availability of commercial pilots and provide quality educational opportunities to students interested in aviation.

The Jet Access/Vincennes University (JAVU) Professional Pilot Program was designed as a way for students to take lecture courses and general education courses from Vincennes while taking flying courses through Jet Access. Students have the opportunity to qualify for financial aid and have the flexibility of taking flying courses at any of the Jet Access locations around the state of Indiana or out of state. Jet Access operates 11 flight training locations including six in Indiana.

“Vincennes University is excited to partner with Jet Access to create a talent pipeline and offer opportunities for promising students in one of the most in-demand and highest-paying careers in the aviation industry,” said Vincennes University Director of Aviation Mike Gehrich. “Together, we are building the future workforce by offering a flexible education option that should help alleviate the shortage of pilots the industry is experiencing.”

The collaboration will offer students a new program in which to receive aviation education through flight training with Jet Access and ground training at Vincennes, while enrolling in VU’s Aviation Flight Technology Associate Degree Program online.

The program is expected to begin as early as fall 2023.

“We are thrilled to continue our relationship with Vincennes and expand our partnership through the JAVU Professional Pilot Program,” said John Mauch, Executive Vice President of Flight Training Operations, Jet Access. “Through this partnership, we will be able to provide greater exposure to career opportunities available in aviation in Indiana and across the country.”

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Attorney General Todd Rokita leads 18-state lawsuit challenging unlawful open-borders policies

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‘Circumvention of Lawful Pathways’ rule is a sham and smoke screen

Attorney General Todd Rokita is leading an 18-state lawsuit challenging the Biden administration’s proposed new “Circumvention of Lawful Pathways” rule — a policy debacle that continues the federal government’s recent reckless and unlawful coddling of illegal immigrants.

“In a truly Orwellian twist, the federal government has depicted this latest measure as a tool for reducing illegal immigration,” Attorney General Rokita said. “As a matter of fact, this new rule would make it even easier to illegally immigrate into the United States — and everyday Hoosiers right here in Indiana would pay the price. I’m grateful to the other states that have joined our lawsuit to stop this egregious violation of existing U.S. law.”

Federal bureaucrats rolled out the proposed new rule due to the expiration of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC’s) Title 42 public health order, which gave authorities greater ability to bar illegal immigrants from crossing the border during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The new rule, however, essentially tries to define the problem away by re-characterizing border crossings as “lawful pathways” that previously would have been illegal.

“We’re now seeing more than 10,000 illegal border crossings occurring within some 24-hour periods,” Attorney General Rokita said. “These are the highest numbers ever, and a large portion of these people are hardened criminals and cartel members. We cannot long endure this kind of invasion.”

Attorney General Rokita also thanked his own team for their hard work organizing the multistate coalition and filing the lawsuit — including Betsy DeNardi, Director of Complex Litigation, and Corrine Youngs, Policy Director and Legislative Counsel.

Governor ceremonially signs McNamara’s bill to train truckers to spot human trafficking into law

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Governor ceremonially signs McNamara’s bill to train truckers to spot human trafficking into law

JUNE 2, 2023

STATEHOUSE (June 1, 2023) – Recently, Gov. Eric Holcomb ceremonially signed into law State Rep. Wendy McNamara’s (R-Evansville) legislation to train Indiana’s new truckers and bus drivers on how to spot and report human trafficking.

According to McNamara, chair of the House Courts and Criminal Code Committee, truck drivers are in a unique position to easily spot signs and victims of human trafficking due to their proximity to remote areas like truck stops and their frequent use of major roadways, which are often used to transport victims. McNamara said she authored House Enrolled Act 1196 to ensure new truck drivers are trained on how to recognize, report and prevent human trafficking on Hoosier roads.

“As the Crossroads of America, Indiana has a special responsibility to ensure our roadways and traffic stops aren’t safe havens for traffickers and other criminals,” McNamara said. “Sex trafficking often occurs at rest areas and truck stops due to their remote nature, and truck drivers could quickly alert police if they know the warning signs. I’m proud to roll out this new initiative with our partners in the trucking industry to ensure more drivers are informed and trained on reporting suspicious activity, which could ultimately help save lives and put criminals behind bars.”

HEA 1196 requires any Hoosier pursuing their commercial driver’s license through the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles, including truck and bus drivers, to watch a video on how to recognize signs of human trafficking and how to report it to the proper authorities. Truckers Against Trafficking, an organization which spoke in favor of the bill, currently uses a training video to inform drivers about this topic.

According to the National Human Trafficking Hotline, there were 500 tips reported to the Human Trafficking Hotline, with over 41% of the cases reported by truckers involving minors over the last five years. McNamara said young runaways and homeless children are particularly at risk of being sexually exploited by traffickers using major roads to transport victims.

McNamara said there are often red flags that can help identify a potential victim, like if the person has no or very little personal possessions, no identifying documents like a driver’s license, and their communication is restricted or controlled. To report a suspected underage human trafficking victim, contact the Indiana Department of Child Services at 1-800-800-5556 or the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888. While it is advised to never approach a trafficker, if able to approach a potential victim, ask if they need help. If they respond yes, immediately call the police.

Indiana now joins 12 other states with similar laws on the books, including Ohio, Wisconsin and Illinois. The National Truckers Association and the Indiana Motor Truck Associations worked with McNamara to craft the legislation.

To learn more about new state laws, visit in.gov/gov/newsroom/2023-bill-watch/.

 

Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and Dept. of Agriculture welcome AgriVision award nominations

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INDIANAPOLIS (May 31, 2023) — Nominations are now being accepted for the 2023 AgriVision Award, the highest agricultural honor presented by the State of Indiana. This award, now in its 17th year, was established by the Lt. Governor and the Indiana State Department of Agriculture to recognize Indiana’s agricultural leaders who are ensuring Indiana is, and remains, a global center for food and agricultural innovation and commercialization.

The AgriVision Award is open to any Indiana resident and all sectors of the agriculture industry—from bioenergy to livestock to biosciences. Any person or organization may submit a nomination through July 1, 2023.

“It is my honor to serve as Indiana’s Secretary of Agriculture and to work alongside some of the best and brightest leaders in the state,” said Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch, Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development. “This award is a way to recognize those who are ensuring agriculture continues to be a driving force in our state.”

Previous AgriVision Award winners have included individuals who have made significant contributions to the agriculture industry, whether it’s developing a new technology, managing an agribusiness or organization, or working to address a global issue.

“Indiana is a supercenter for agricultural production thanks to leaders across the state,” said Don Lamb, director of the State Department of Agriculture. “I look forward to honoring this year’s award recipients for their leadership and commitment in August.”

Award nominations will be accepted beginning June 1 and close on July 1. To nominate an individual, you must complete a form found on the ISDA website and email it to the department. Once a winner has been selected, the award will be presented by Lt. Gov. Crouch and ISDA Director Lamb during the Celebration of Agriculture at the 2023 Indiana State Fair.

Previous AgriVision Award winners include:

  • Gary Truitt and Dr. Karen Plaut (2022)
  • Doug Leman and Dr. Robert Waltz (2021)
  • Garwood Orchards and MPS Egg Farms (2020)
  • Stan Poe family and Terry L. Tucker (2019)
  • Jerry Seger family and Tim and Jim Craig (2018)
  • Beth Bechdol and Dr. Jay Akridge (2017)
  • Dr. Bret Marsh and John Hardin (2016)
  • Don Orr and Don Villwock (2015)
  • Adam Moody (2014)
  • Norman McCowan (2013)
  • Kip Tom (2012)
  • Vic Lechtenberg (2011)
  • JoAnn Brouillette (2010)
  • Brian Reichert and John Swisher (2009)
  • Charles “Shorty” Whittington (2008)
  • Lawrence “Sonny” Beck (2007)

Otters barrage of hits wins series over Windy City

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Evansville, Ind. – The Evansville Otters had a hit from every member of the lineup on their way to a 9-4 win over Windy City to clinch the midweek series over the ThunderBolts.

The Otters totaled 11 hits, including six extra base-hits to overwhelm the ThunderBolts in the rubber match of the three game series from Bosse Field.

The fourth inning keyed the Otters victory. Jacob Olson led off with a double. Justin Felix followed with a bloop base hit and Kelvin Melean recorded his fourth RBI of the week on a base hit to score Olson.

Ethan Skender’s sacrifice fly scored the innings’ second run before Dakota Phillips capped the big inning with an RBI double off the right field wall. The three run inning extended the Otters lead to six.

Windy City cut into the lead with three runs in the third and one in the sixth.

Noah Myers removed any drama in the eighth with a two run blast over the right field wall. The home run capped a two home run, 7 RBI series for the Otters’ left fielder.

On the mound, Zach Smith earned his third win of the season. He held the ThunderBolts scoreless through the first four innings before the three run fifth. Smith totaled three strikeouts. He holds a 1.44 ERA, the 7th best among qualifying pitchers in the Frontier League.

Jon Beymer provided the bulk of relief for the Otters’ bullpen. He allowed just one base runner in two innings of work. The righty from Hopkinsville, Kentucky has not allowed a run in his last 9.2 innings pitched.

The Otters scored first for the 16th consecutive game on Thursday. In the second, Kona Quiggle hit a triple off the right field and Omar Reyes brought him home with a double to center.

Two more came across in the third with an Skender single, Dakota Phillips double and Jeffrey Baez triple.

Skender extended his hit streak to nine games, while Quiggle and Phillips have both reached base in 15 consecutive games.

The Otters have won four of their last five series and improve to 12-6 on the season.

Evansville hits the road for a quick three game trip to Joliet. The Otters face the Slammers in Chicagoland with a 6:35 PM CT first pitch Friday evening.

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