Zionsville Secures Nearly $150,000 Homeland Security Grant for Event Safety
The Town of Zionsville has been awarded $149,898.86 through the Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) for the Federal Fiscal Year 2025. This grant will enhance safety measures for community events. The funding has enabled the Zionsville Police Department to purchase and receive vehicle barriers, which will be used to secure public gatherings such as the Lions Club Fall Festival parade, Fourth of July fireworks, and Main Street events. Mayor John Stehr expressed gratitude for the support, emphasizing that the barriers provide public safety officers with an additional tool to protect residents and visitors. Chief Michael Spears affirmed the police department's commitment to ensuring safety and security for all town events, stating that the grant allows for a higher level of protection.
