Tough Decisions: Defending the Homeland

"Tough Decisions: Defending the Homeland" is a compelling documentary that takes viewers behind-the-scenes during a groundbreaking simulation of a mock terrorist attack.

Produced in partnership with the Indiana University School of Law – Indianapolis and the Indiana University School of Public and Environmental Affairs, "Tough Decisions" chronicles the minute-by-minute response to a simulated terrorist attack through the eyes and emotions of Indiana University students as they attempt to balance the legal and policy issues that arise in such a situation. Together, these students must determine the best course of action following a series of frightening events involving questions of both domestic and international law.

Thank you to the sponsors and partners who made the simulation event possible:
The Indiana University School of Public and Environmental Affairs; the Center for the Study of Global Change; the IUPUI Office of Emergency Preparedness; Marion County Emergency Management; IUPUI and its 40th Anniversary Celebration Funding; and WISH-TV, Channel 8.

Indiana has a new public records czar

Gov. Mike Braun announced attorney Jennifer Ruby as the state’s Public Access Counselor. She will provide guidance and advice on the state’s public records and open meetings laws.