The state’s top law enforcement agency announced last week a $15 million body camera system to assist Indiana state troopers with their jobs.

Social unrest after high-profile cases of violence at the hands of police have spurred ongoing debates about the role of law enforcement in communities. Now, school districts across the country – including some in Indiana – are reevaluating their relationships with school-based officers.

Indiana senators advanced measures Tuesday that would allow police to determine what use of force is reasonable in some cases and would allow the state's attorney general to appoint special prosecutors to handle criminal cases local authorities decide not to pursue.

The measure also governs use-of-force policies established by local communities for their police. It says police can't be disciplined if they use whatever force they think is necessary when their lives are threatened.

Legislation that would tie the hands of local governments from shifting money away from public safety agencies easily passed a Senate committee.

The forum was organized by several community organizations, including the Indiana Drug Enforcement Association and the Indianapolis Recorder.

Over the weekend, hundreds of demonstrators across Indiana joined national protests against police violence. Most of the protesters were largely peaceful. Police clashed with crowds in response to thrown objects and vandalism by firing tear gas, pepper spray pellets and flares.

Current and retired members of law enforcement will cycle nearly 1,000 miles across the state to honor fallen officers.

The program adds resources and staff to focus on NIBIN, a forensics tool that uses crime scene evidence to quickly identify potential suspects.

There will also be a resource fair at the Warren Branch of the Indianapolis Public Library.