INDIANAPOLIS — Through the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute, more than $60 million is available in federal funds to support public and nonprofit organizations that provide services to Indiana crime victims. This is part of the Victims of Crime Act assistance program and funded by the federal Crime Victims Fund, which is financed through the fines …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb announced Jan. 2, the results of the overtime patrols that were conducted by nearly 40 law enforcement agencies to create safer school bus stops around the state. The departments, which were awarded Stop Arm Violation Enforcement (SAVE) grants, issued a total of 2,675 citations and 1,430 warnings during the …read more.

WINONA LAKE —  Kosciusko County Traffic Safety Partnership will be conducting overtime patrols during the holidays, thanks to an $84,860 traffic safety improvement grant from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The funds, distributed by the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute, are part of the state’s “Click It to Live It” program, which works to …read more.

MILFORD — Milford Town Council responded to recent mass shooting events with the approval of the purchase of 12 active shooter response kits at its monthly public meeting Monday, Aug. 12. The response kits, requested by Police Chief Derek Kreider during police reports, include ballistic plate carriers capable of stopping high-powered rifle rounds, which hold combat …read more.

MILFORD — Milford Clerk/Treasurer Tricia Gall informed attendees to the June 10 meeting of the Milford Town Council the wastewater rate hike will take effect in July. Residents will see the roughly $3 increase on their August bill. The average rate will be around $46.50. The June 10 meeting was the first since the resignation of …read more.

PLYMOUTH — The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department announced today, March 3, they will join efforts with over 250 Indiana state and local law enforcement agencies to increase education and enforcement around dangerous and impaired driving. From March 3-26, officers across the state will conduct high-visibility patrols specifically designated to identify and intercept those driving aggressively …read more.

BOURBON — Bourbon Police Department announces it will join efforts with more than 250 Indiana state and local law enforcement agencies to increase education and enforcement around dangerous and impaired driving. From March 3 through March 26, officers across the state will conduct high-visibility patrols specifically designated to identify and intercept those driving aggressively and under the influence.

PLYMOUTH — The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department, in partnership with the Governor’s Council on Impaired & Dangerous Driving and the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute, would like to remind all Indiana motorists to celebrate this year’s Super Bowl responsibly, by driving sober and safe. During the 2016 Super Bowl weekend (6 p.m. Feb. 5 through 5:59 …read more.

NORTHERN INDIANA — Officers from the Elkhart County Traffic Safety Partnership and the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department will increase patrols as motorists take to the roads this Thanksgiving holiday. Beginning Nov. 11 and ending Dec. 4, officers from both agencies will begin participating in Indiana’s “Safe Family Travel” campaign. More than 250 state and local law enforcement agencies will be participating.

PLYMOUTH — The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department announced the completion of the national and statewide 2016 Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement mobilization campaign. During the annual 25-day enforcement period, 44 tickets and 53 warning tickets were written, and two arrests were made for driving while intoxicated within Marshall County. According to the U.S. …read more.

BOURBON — The Bourbon Police Department announces its participation in the national and statewide 2016 Click It or Ticket enforcement mobilization occurring May 6-30. Officers will join more than 250 state and local law enforcement agencies, and thousands more across the country, to conduct high-visibility patrols encouraging drivers and passengers to buckle up. “Whether driving …read more.

PLYMOUTH — The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department has announced its participation in the national and statewide 2016 Click It or Ticket enforcement mobilization occurring May 6-30. Officers will join more than 250 state and local law enforcement agencies, and thousands more across the country, to conduct high-visibility patrols encouraging drivers and passengers to buckle up. …read more.

PLYMOUTH — The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department announced Tuesday, April 12, the completion of the March 2016 dangerous and impaired driving enforcement campaign. During the 24-day enforcement period, 97 tickets were written and seven arrests were made within Marshall County. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in 2014, an …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana high school, trade school and college students have a choice: Use their smartphones behind the wheel and make a tragic mistake, or engage their social media followers to Drive Now TXT L8R and earn up to $5,000 in scholarships. The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles, Indiana Criminal Justice Institute, Indiana Department of …read more.

PLYMOUTH — The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department announced today, Monday, Nov. 9, it will increase patrols for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday travel period — running Nov. 13 through Dec. 6. Officers will join more than 250 state and local law enforcement agencies, to conduct high-visibility patrols encouraging drivers and passengers to drive sober, and buckle up for safety.

Article by SEAN HOLMES Elkhart County Traffic Safety Partnership Coordinator The Elkhart County Traffic Safety Partnership conducted a High Visibility Enforcement Zone over the weekend with the goal of bringing awareness to the issue of impaired driving. The Enforcement zone was very successful at locating several violations. The following are the results of that zone: …read more.

The 43 domestic violence shelters currently receiving funds from the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute are eligible for an additional $740,426 under a plan announced today by ICJI. The monies are in addition to those approved by ICJI’s Board of Trustees last Friday, Sept. 19. The dollars will be added to the Domestic Violence Treatment and …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Instead of making a tragic mistake behind the wheel, Indiana high school and college students are being encouraged to put their smartphones to good use by urging others to “Drive Now. TXT L8R.” The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles, Indiana Criminal Justice Institute, Indiana Department of Labor, Indiana Department of Transportation and Indiana …read more.

With snow forecasted to continue past midnight on New Year’s Eve, many Indiana Department of Transportation drivers will welcome 2013 behind the wheel of a yellow plow truck. INDOT will be doing its part to make state highways as safe as possible, and asks drivers to celebrate responsibly and consider weather forecasts for travels to …read more.

According to the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute, in Indiana during November 2011, there were 476 alcohol-related collisions resulting in five fatalities and 235 injuries. Also, during the same month, there were 415 collisions where at least one driver or passenger was unrestrained, 12 of who were killed and 476 injured. At the heart of the …read more.

Marshall County – Beginning April 20, troopers from the Indiana State Police Bremen Post will increase seatbelt patrols throughout Marshall County as part of the state’s Rural Demonstration Project.  Today, state police officials announced their participation in the annual effort, which aims to increase seat belt use by motorists in rural counties with the highest …read more.