Commissioners approve five-day courthouse security after recent incident

Aug 13, 2026

Following a recent security incident at the courthouse, Parke County commissioners voted to appropriate funds to expand security coverage from three to five days per week and instructed staff to begin scheduling the additional officer as soon as the appropriation is in place.

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Parke County commissioners voted to expand courthouse security coverage from three to five days a week after discussing a security breach at the courthouse last week. Chairperson (meeting chair) argued the county’s role is to provide funding while courthouse staff determine operational details, and moved to appropriate funds immediately.

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