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IN Code § 10-13-6-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 10. Public Safety|Article 13. State Police Data and Information Programs|Chapter 6. Indiana DNA Data Base|10-13-6-8. Establishment of DNA Data Base; Mandatory and Discretionary Testing and Analysis

Sec. 8. (a) The superintendent may establish a data base of DNA identification records of:(1) convicted criminals;(2) persons arrested for a felony;(3) crime scene specimens;(4) unidentified missing persons; and(5) close biological relatives of missing persons.(b) The superintendent shall maintain the Indiana DNA data base.(c) The superintendent may contract for services to perform DNA analysis of:(1) convicted offenders; and(2) persons arrested for a felony;under section 10 of this chapter to assist federal, state, and local criminal justice and law enforcement agencies in the putative identification, detection, or exclusion of individuals who are subjects of an investigation or prosecution of a sex offense, a violent crime, or another crime in which biological evidence is recovered from the crime scene.(d) The superintendent:(1) may perform or contract for performance of testing, typing, or analysis of a DNA sample collected from a person described in section 10 of this chapter at any time; and(2) shall perform or contract for the performance of testing, typing, or analysis of a DNA sample collected from a person described in section 10 of this chapter if federal funds become available for the performance of DNA testing, typing, or analysis.(e) The superintendent shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 necessary to administer and enforce the provisions and intent of this chapter.(f) The detention, arrest, or conviction of a person based on a data base match or data base information is not invalidated if a court determines that the DNA sample was obtained or placed in the Indiana DNA data base by mistake.[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-1-9-8.]As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.69-2005, SEC.1 and P.L.142-2005, SEC.1; P.L.111-2017, SEC.1.
IN Code § 10-13-6-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 10. Public Safety|Article 13. State Police Data and Information Programs|Chapter 6. Indiana DNA Data Base|10-13-6-9. Duties of Superintendent

Sec. 9. The superintendent shall ensure that the Indiana DNA data base:(1) supports development of a population statistics data base when personal identifying information is removed;(2) supports identification research and protocol development of forensic DNA analysis;(3) assists in achieving quality control; and(4) assists in the recovery or identification of human remains from mass disasters or for other humanitarian purposes, including identification of missing persons who may be alive.[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-1-9-9.]As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.4.
IN Code § 10-13-6-9.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 10. Public Safety|Article 13. State Police Data and Information Programs|Chapter 6. Indiana DNA Data Base|10-13-6-9.5. DNA Sample Processing Fund

Sec. 9.5. (a) The DNA sample processing fund is established for the purpose of funding the collection, shipment, analysis, and preservation of DNA samples and the conduct of a DNA data base program under this chapter. The fund shall be administered by the superintendent.(b) The expenses of administering the fund shall be paid from money in the fund.(c) The treasurer of state shall invest the money in the fund not currently needed to meet the obligations of the fund in the same manner as other public money may be invested.(d) Money in the fund at the end of a state fiscal year does not revert to the state general fund.As added by P.L.176-2005, SEC.1.
IN Code § 10-13-6-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 10. Public Safety|Article 13. State Police Data and Information Programs|Chapter 6. Indiana DNA Data Base|10-13-6-11. Guidelines for DNA Sample Collection and Shipment

Sec. 11. (a) The superintendent may issue specific guidelines relating to procedures for DNA sample collection and shipment within Indiana for DNA identification testing.(b) The superintendent shall issue specific guidelines related to procedures for DNA sample collection and shipment by the:(1) county sheriff or designee of the county sheriff under section 10(b)(2) of this chapter; or(2) supervising agency or designee of the supervising agency under section 10(b)(3) of this chapter.The superintendent shall provide each county sheriff and supervising agency with the guidelines issued under this subsection. A county sheriff and supervising agency shall collect and ship DNA samples in compliance with the guidelines issued under this subsection.(c) The superintendent may delay the implementation of the collection of DNA samples under section 10(b)(2) or 10(b)(3) of this chapter in one (1) or more counties until the earlier of the following:(1) A date set by the superintendent.(2) The date funding becomes available by grant through the criminal justice institute.If the superintendent delays implementation of section 10(b)(2) or 10(b)(3) of this chapter or terminates a delay under section 10(b)(2) or 10(b)(3) of this chapter in any county, the superintendent shall notify the county sheriff in writing of the superintendent's action.[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-1-9-11.]As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.140-2006, SEC.9 and P.L.173-2006, SEC.9.
IN Code § 10-13-6-12 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 10. Public Safety|Article 13. State Police Data and Information Programs|Chapter 6. Indiana DNA Data Base|10-13-6-12. Collection of Samples

Sec. 12. DNA samples for the Indiana DNA data base must be collected in a medically approved manner by one (1) of the following:(1) A physician.(2) A registered nurse.(3) A licensed vocational nurse.(4) A licensed clinical laboratory technologist.(5) Any other person trained to collect DNA samples properly.[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-1-9-12.]As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.4.
IN Code § 10-13-6-13 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 10. Public Safety|Article 13. State Police Data and Information Programs|Chapter 6. Indiana DNA Data Base|10-13-6-13. Purposes of Testing

Sec. 13. (a) Tests performed on the DNA samples are for the following purposes:(1) To analyze and type the genetic markers contained in or derived from DNA.(2) For law enforcement identification purposes.(3) For research or administrative purposes, including:(A) development of a population statistics data base after personal identifying information is removed;(B) support of identification research and protocol development of forensic DNA analysis methods;(C) quality control; and(D) assisting in the recovery or identification of human remains from mass disasters or for other humanitarian purposes, including identification of missing persons who may be alive.(b) Tests performed under this chapter must be conducted in a manner that produces compatible results with procedures specified by the Federal Bureau of Investigation Laboratory to ensure that DNA records are fully exchangeable between DNA laboratories.[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-1-9-13.]As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.4.
IN Code § 10-13-6-14 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 10. Public Safety|Article 13. State Police Data and Information Programs|Chapter 6. Indiana DNA Data Base|10-13-6-14. Adherence to Nationally Recognized Standards

Sec. 14. (a) A laboratory conducting forensic DNA analysis in Indiana must implement and follow nationally recognized standards for DNA quality assurance and proficiency testing, such as those approved by the American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors Laboratory Accreditation Board.(b) Quality assurance guidelines issued by the Technical Working Group on DNA Analysis Methods serve as the standard for DNA testing under this chapter until national standards are set.(c) A laboratory conducting forensic DNA analysis in Indiana shall forward relevant DNA data base records to the state police laboratory.[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-1-9-14.]As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.4.
IN Code § 10-13-6-15 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 10. Public Safety|Article 13. State Police Data and Information Programs|Chapter 6. Indiana DNA Data Base|10-13-6-15. Disclosure of DNA Samples and Analysis

Sec. 15. A laboratory conducting forensic DNA analysis in Indiana may disclose or allow access to collected DNA samples and DNA analysis results only under the following circumstances:(1) To criminal justice agencies for law enforcement identification purposes.(2) To defense counsel for criminal defense purposes.(3) Upon authorization by a court or statute.(4) For a population statistics data base, identification research and protocol development, or quality control purposes, but only if personal identifying information is removed.(5) For purposes of postconviction DNA testing and analysis under IC 35-38-7.[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-1-9-17.]As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.4.
IN Code § 10-13-6-16 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 10. Public Safety|Article 13. State Police Data and Information Programs|Chapter 6. Indiana DNA Data Base|10-13-6-16. Collection of Information for Certain Purposes Prohibited

Sec. 16. The information contained in the Indiana DNA data base may not be collected or stored to obtain information about human physical traits or predisposition for disease.[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-1-9-18.]As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.4.
IN Code § 10-13-6-17 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 10. Public Safety|Article 13. State Police Data and Information Programs|Chapter 6. Indiana DNA Data Base|10-13-6-17. Personal Information Limited

Sec. 17. Personal information stored in the Indiana DNA data base is limited to:(1) data necessary to:(A) generate investigative leads; and(B) support statistical interpretation of test results; and(2) any other information necessary to allow for the successful implementation of the Indiana DNA data base system.[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-1-9-19.]As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.4.
IN Code § 10-13-6-19 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 10. Public Safety|Article 13. State Police Data and Information Programs|Chapter 6. Indiana DNA Data Base|10-13-6-19. Access to DNA Data Base; Confidentiality

Sec. 19. (a) The DNA data base is confidential. Access to the Indiana DNA data base is limited to federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies through their servicing forensic DNA laboratories.(b) The superintendent shall take appropriate measures to ensure that the Indiana DNA data base is protected against unauthorized access.[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-1-9-21.]As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.111-2017, SEC.4.
IN Code § 10-13-6-20 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 10. Public Safety|Article 13. State Police Data and Information Programs|Chapter 6. Indiana DNA Data Base|10-13-6-20. Denial of Privileges Due to Failure to Follow Quality Control and Privacy Standards

Sec. 20. The superintendent may deny the privilege of a laboratory performing forensic DNA analysis within Indiana to exchange DNA identification records with federal, state, or local criminal justice agencies if required quality control and privacy standards described in this chapter for the Indiana DNA data base are not met by the laboratory.[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-1-9-22.]As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.4.
IN Code § 10-13-6-21 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 10. Public Safety|Article 13. State Police Data and Information Programs|Chapter 6. Indiana DNA Data Base|10-13-6-21. Unlawful Tampering

Sec. 21. A person who knowingly or intentionally without lawful authority tampers with or attempts to tamper with any DNA sample or a container collected under section 10 of this chapter commits a Level 6 felony.[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-1-9-15.]As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.158-2013, SEC.167.
IN Code § 10-13-6-22 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 10. Public Safety|Article 13. State Police Data and Information Programs|Chapter 6. Indiana DNA Data Base|10-13-6-22. Unlawful Use of Data Base Information or DNA Samples

Sec. 22. A person who knowingly or intentionally disseminates, receives, or otherwise uses or attempts to use information in the Indiana DNA data base or DNA samples used in DNA analyses, knowing that such dissemination, receipt, or use is for a purpose other than authorized by law, commits a Level 6 felony.[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-1-9-16.]As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.111-2017, SEC.5.
IN Code § 10-13-8-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 10. Public Safety|Article 13. State Police Data and Information Programs|Chapter 8. Blue Alert Program|10-13-8-1. "Blue Alert"

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "blue alert" means the transmission of information about a law enforcement officer who is killed, seriously injured, or missing in the line of duty under a blue alert program.As added by P.L.38-2013, SEC.1.
IN Code § 10-13-8-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 10. Public Safety|Article 13. State Police Data and Information Programs|Chapter 8. Blue Alert Program|10-13-8-2. "Blue Alert Program"

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "blue alert program" means a program in which the department transmits information about a law enforcement officer who is killed, seriously injured, or missing in the line of duty to broadcasters and electronic billboard operators who:(1) have agreed to participate in the program; and(2) immediately and repeatedly broadcast the information to the general public.As added by P.L.38-2013, SEC.1.
IN Code § 10-13-8-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 10. Public Safety|Article 13. State Police Data and Information Programs|Chapter 8. Blue Alert Program|10-13-8-3. "Broadcaster"

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "broadcaster" means the operator of a radio or television station.As added by P.L.38-2013, SEC.1.
IN Code § 10-13-8-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 10. Public Safety|Article 13. State Police Data and Information Programs|Chapter 8. Blue Alert Program|10-13-8-4. "Law Enforcement Agency"

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "law enforcement agency" means an agency or department of the state or a political subdivision that:(1) has jurisdiction over the search for a suspect in a case involving the death or serious injury of a law enforcement officer; or(2) employs a law enforcement officer who is missing in the line of duty.As added by P.L.38-2013, SEC.1.
IN Code § 10-13-8-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 10. Public Safety|Article 13. State Police Data and Information Programs|Chapter 8. Blue Alert Program|10-13-8-5. "Law Enforcement Officer"

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "law enforcement officer" means any of the following:(1) A state police officer.(2) A county sheriff.(3) A county police officer.(4) A correctional officer.(5) An excise police officer.(6) A county police reserve officer.(7) A city police officer.(8) A city police reserve officer.(9) A conservation enforcement officer.(10) A town marshal.(11) A deputy town marshal.(12) A probation officer.(13) A state educational institution police officer appointed under IC 21-39-4.(14) A gaming agent of the Indiana gaming commission.(15) A person employed by a political subdivision (as defined in IC 36-1-2-13) and appointed as a special deputy under IC 36-8-10-10.6.(16) A school corporation police officer appointed under IC 20-26-16.(17) A police officer of a public or private postsecondary educational institution whose board of trustees has established a police department under IC 21-17-5-2 or IC 21-39-4-2.As added by P.L.38-2013, SEC.1.
IN Code § 10-13-8-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 10. Public Safety|Article 13. State Police Data and Information Programs|Chapter 8. Blue Alert Program|10-13-8-6. Operation of Blue Alert Program

Sec. 6. The department shall operate a blue alert program.As added by P.L.38-2013, SEC.1.
IN Code § 10-13-8-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 10. Public Safety|Article 13. State Police Data and Information Programs|Chapter 8. Blue Alert Program|10-13-8-7. Authority to Issue Blue Alert

Sec. 7. A blue alert may be issued by the department if:(1) requested by a law enforcement agency; and(2) the department makes the determination required under section 8 of this chapter.As added by P.L.38-2013, SEC.1.
IN Code § 10-13-8-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 10. Public Safety|Article 13. State Police Data and Information Programs|Chapter 8. Blue Alert Program|10-13-8-8. Grounds for Issuing Blue Alert

Sec. 8. (a) The department may issue a blue alert only if the department determines that:(1) a law enforcement officer:(A) has been killed or seriously injured while in the line of duty and:(i) the suspect has not been apprehended; and(ii) the suspect poses an imminent threat to the public or other law enforcement personnel; or(B) is missing while in the line of duty under circumstances warranting concern for the officer's safety;(2) disseminating information to the public may assist in:(A) identifying and apprehending the suspect; or(B) locating the missing law enforcement officer; and(3) there is sufficient information for dissemination to the public regarding:(A) the missing law enforcement officer's last known location; and(B) the physical description of any:(i) suspect; or(ii) vehicle involved or the vehicle's license plate number.(b) The department shall determine the geographic boundaries of the area in which the blue alert shall be issued.(c) Before a blue alert may be issued, the law enforcement agency requesting the alert shall provide information to the department that is required by the guidelines adopted by the department under section 10 of this chapter.As added by P.L.38-2013, SEC.1.
IN Code § 10-13-8-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 10. Public Safety|Article 13. State Police Data and Information Programs|Chapter 8. Blue Alert Program|10-13-8-9. Agreements With Program Participants

Sec. 9. (a) The department may enter into an agreement with one (1) or more:(1) broadcasters; or(2) electronic billboard operators;to issue blue alerts under a blue alert program established under this chapter.(b) The superintendent shall designate staff responsible for the operation of the blue alert program.As added by P.L.38-2013, SEC.1.
IN Code § 10-13-8-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 10. Public Safety|Article 13. State Police Data and Information Programs|Chapter 8. Blue Alert Program|10-13-8-11. Program Participant Duty to Broadcast or Display Blue Alert

Sec. 11. A broadcaster or an electronic billboard operator participating in the blue alert program shall immediately display the information that the department considers necessary to the general public in accordance with the blue alert program agreement between the department and the broadcaster or operator.As added by P.L.38-2013, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.2-2014, SEC.52.
IN Code § 10-13-8-12 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 10. Public Safety|Article 13. State Police Data and Information Programs|Chapter 8. Blue Alert Program|10-13-8-12. Civil Immunity for Broadcast or Display of Blue Alert

Sec. 12. (a) A broadcaster or electronic billboard operator that has agreed to participate in the blue alert program and that:(1) receives a blue alert notification from the department; and(2) broadcasts or displays information contained in the notification that the department considers necessary;is immune from civil liability based on the broadcast or display of the information received from the department.(b) If:(1) a person enters into an agreement with the department to establish or maintain a blue alert web site; and(2) the agreement provides that only the department has the ability to place information on the web site;the person is immune from civil liability for the information placed on the web site by the department. However, this subsection does not affect the applicability of IC 34-13-3 to the department.As added by P.L.38-2013, SEC.1.
IN Code § 10-13-8-13 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 10. Public Safety|Article 13. State Police Data and Information Programs|Chapter 8. Blue Alert Program|10-13-8-13. Notifying Department of Apprehension of Suspect or Location of Missing Officer

Sec. 13. A law enforcement agency that locates or apprehends the suspect or locates the missing law enforcement officer described in section 8(a)(1) of this chapter shall notify the department as soon as practicable.As added by P.L.38-2013, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.2-2014, SEC.53.
IN Code § 10-13-8-14 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 10. Public Safety|Article 13. State Police Data and Information Programs|Chapter 8. Blue Alert Program|10-13-8-14. Grounds for Terminating a Blue Alert

Sec. 14. The department shall terminate a blue alert if:(1) the suspect or missing law enforcement officer is located or the incident is otherwise resolved; or(2) the department determines that the blue alert system is no longer an effective tool for locating the suspect or the missing law enforcement officer.As added by P.L.38-2013, SEC.1.
IN Code § 10-13-8-15 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 10. Public Safety|Article 13. State Police Data and Information Programs|Chapter 8. Blue Alert Program|10-13-8-15. Report to National Crime Information Center

Sec. 15. When a blue alert is issued, the law enforcement agency that requests the blue alert shall report information regarding the circumstances described in section 8(a)(1) of this chapter to the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) data base.As added by P.L.38-2013, SEC.1.
IN Code § 10-13-8-16 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 10. Public Safety|Article 13. State Police Data and Information Programs|Chapter 8. Blue Alert Program|10-13-8-16. Federal Emergency Alert System

Sec. 16. This chapter does not authorize the use of the federal emergency alert system unless otherwise authorized by federal law.As added by P.L.38-2013, SEC.1.
IN Code § 10-14-1-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 10. Public Safety|Article 14. Emergency Management|Chapter 1. Definitions|10-14-1-1. Application of Definitions

Sec. 1. The definitions in this chapter apply throughout this article.[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-8-1-1.]As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.5.
IN Code § 10-14-1-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 10. Public Safety|Article 14. Emergency Management|Chapter 1. Definitions|10-14-1-2. "Agency"

Sec. 2. "Agency" refers to the department of homeland security established by IC 10-19-2-1.[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-8-1-2.]As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.22-2005, SEC.4.
IN Code § 10-14-1-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 10. Public Safety|Article 14. Emergency Management|Chapter 1. Definitions|10-14-1-3. "Commission"

Sec. 3. "Commission" refers to the Indiana emergency medical services commission established by IC 16-31-2-1.[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-8-1-3.]As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.5.
IN Code § 10-14-1-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 10. Public Safety|Article 14. Emergency Management|Chapter 1. Definitions|10-14-1-4. "Director"

Sec. 4. "Director" refers to the executive director of the department of homeland security appointed under IC 10-19-3-1.[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-8-1-4.]As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.22-2005, SEC.5.
IN Code § 10-14-2-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 10. Public Safety|Article 14. Emergency Management|Chapter 2. Emergency Related Duties of Department of Homeland Security|10-14-2-4. Powers and Duties

Sec. 4. The agency shall do the following:(1) Coordinate the state's emergency plans.(2) Serve as the coordinating agency for all state efforts for preparedness for, response to, mitigation of, and recovery from emergencies and disasters.(3) Administer this article and IC 16-31.(4) Perform duties assigned to the agency by the governor.[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-8-2-4.]As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.5.