{"id":129200,"date":"2026-03-24T11:03:58","date_gmt":"2026-03-24T15:03:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/?p=129200"},"modified":"2026-03-27T09:59:56","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T13:59:56","slug":"indiana-invests-in-public-safety-delivers-long-overdue-justice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/2026\/03\/24\/indiana-invests-in-public-safety-delivers-long-overdue-justice\/","title":{"rendered":"Indiana invests in public safety, delivers long-overdue justice"},"content":{"rendered":"

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the Indiana State Police Cold Case Unit and Forensic Services Division are solving decades-old crimes and delivering long-overdue justice to Hoosier families.<\/p>\n

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News release from Indiana Governor Mike Braun’s office:<\/p>\n

Governor Braun Invests in Public Safety, Delivers Long-Overdue Justice<\/strong><\/p>\n

Indianapolis, Indiana (March 24, 2026) \u2013 Thanks to targeted investments in technology and law enforcement support under Governor Mike Braun, the Indiana State Police Cold Case Unit and Forensic Services Division are solving decades-old crimes and delivering long-overdue justice to Hoosier families.<\/p>\n

In 2025, the Indiana State Police received a budget increase, including a 20.8% increase from under $15 million to $18 million for the ISP Forensic Laboratory, a boost of over $3 million \u2013 a vital resource for solving cold cases.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor too long, families have waited for answers. We made smart investments in technology and cut red tape so our State Police can do their jobs more effectively. The results speak for themselves – criminals are being held accountable, no matter how much time has passed, and Hoosiers are safer because of it.\u201d – Gov. Mike Braun<\/p>\n

Gov. Braun prioritized funding for State Police technology and infrastructure while streamlining operations and reducing administrative costs. These reforms are already producing measurable results:<\/p>\n