Tell City, Indiana Officer killed in line of duty
A Press Release issued by Tell City Police Department . . .
In the early morning hours of July 3rd, Tell City Police Sergeant Heather Glenn was shot and killed in the line of duty while responding to a report of domestic abuse. During the incident, a fellow Tell City Police Officer as well as an officer from the Cannelton Police Department, returned fire, killing the suspect. While the incident itself remains under investigation by our partners at Indiana State Police, we will refrain from any further discussion regarding the shooting. We do however, ask that you keep the officers and dispatchers involved in the shooting in your thoughts and prayers as they too are enduring a deeply difficult time.
Over the past 24+ hours, our agency has struggled to find the words to convey our hurt, our anguish, and our sorrow for the loss of Sergeant Heather Glenn. At this time, our agency is focused on supporting her family as well as coordinating peer support for the officers involved in the shooting, and fellow officers and dispatchers impacted by this tragedy. We want to thank Indiana State Police who have elected to handle calls for police service in Tell City for the foreseeable future and the endless support of the law enforcement community from across the nation. Over the course of the next several days, our agency will be working closely with the Indiana Fraternal Order of Police Memorial Team who are carefully orchestrating the details of a funeral service to honor the wishes of the Glenn family.
During this time of tragedy, our agency has experienced a magnitude of support unlike anything we have ever experienced in the history of our agency. Our leadership team is working to establish an account with German American Bank where individuals can make a financial contribution in support of Sergeant Glenn. All contributions will be free of any third-party fees, thus ensuring that every penny donated will be used to support the needs of the Glenn family and to honor Sergeant Heather Glenn and her service to others. We will certainly share details of the final funeral arrangements in the coming days. We would like to thank the 2,000+ people who attended the candlelight vigil at City Hall yesterday evening. It was humbling to see the number of people who took time to pay respects to our community, our agency, and to our own hero, Sergeant Heather Glenn.
Thank you, Tell City. We see you. We hear you. We will continue to serve you. May God bless.
Henegar to retire as head of Indiana’s ACLU Chapter
The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana announced that Jane Henegar will retire from her position as Executive Director effective January 1, 2024, or as soon as a successor is found. Henegar, a former Deputy Mayor for the City of Indianapolis, was hired in 2012 and has significantly grown the impact of the organization.
According to an organization press release, Henegar has steered the organization to meet the demands and opportunities of the era. Under her leadership, the ACLU of Indiana secured the right to same-sex marriage for Hoosiers, defended abortion access and immigrant rights, protected voting rights, and demanded criminal legal reform and equality for all. The organization has more than doubled its staff and quadrupled its membership. Now, over 200,000 supporters engage with the organization on an ongoing basis. With the affiliate’s expanded power and resources, the ACLU of Indiana can invest in making and sustaining important and lasting change for people across the State. Henegar has led the organization through times of enormous challenge by building coalitions, navigating the ever-changing social and political landscape, and remaining persistent, resilient, and true to the ACLU’s mission of fairness, freedom, and equality for all.
The Board of Directors of the ACLU of Indiana has engaged Kittleman & Associates to conduct a nationwide search for a new Executive Director.
Indiana University offers statement after landmark Supreme Court Ruling
Indiana University President Pamela Whitten and other university leaders — including James Wimbush, Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; Dr. Jay L. Hess, Executive Vice President for University Clinical Affairs and Dean of the IU School of Medicine; Carol Anne Murdoch-Kinch, incoming Interim Chancellor of IUPUI; Susan Sciame-Giesecke, Vice President for Regional Campuses and Online Education; and, Rahul Shrivastav, Executive Vice President and Provost of IU Bloomington — issued the following joint statement following today’s ruling from the Supreme Court in Students for Fair Admissions v. University of North Carolina and Students for Fair Admissions v. President and Fellows of Harvard College.
“While we review [last week’s] ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court, Indiana University reaffirms our commitment to fostering a learning environment that is enriched by students, faculty, and staff with a broad range of backgrounds and by robust discourse that draws on various perspectives and beliefs. In creating this experience, we reflect the fullness of our state, nation and world and prepare IU students for lifelong success as citizens and contributors to a global economy.”
Official account established for family of slain ISP Trooper
An account to benefit the family of Trooper Aaron N. Smith has been established at Indiana Members Credit Union (IMCU) under “Aaron Smith Memorial Fund”. Anyone can make a donation by stopping in the nearest IMCU branch or calling 800-556-9268. There is a branch in Franklin, Trooper Smith’s hometown. To locate a branch near you click the link below:https://www.imcu.com/connect/locationsDonations can also be made through the Indiana Fallen Heroes Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization here: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=67UJVY86UNWZAIf you, your company or organization would like to help with the funeral and other final expenses, please contribute directly to the Indiana Fallen Heroes Foundation at:
Indiana Fallen Heroes Foundation, Inc.
1710 South 10th Street
Noblesville, IN 46060
(317) 431-0755
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