– Photo courtesy of DPD
The Delphi Police Department announced that the department has recently begun the installation of ballistic windshields to ensure the safety of citizens and officers in the Delphi area.
The department announced that the first windshield installed on one of the patrol vehicles was completely funded by the city’s partnership with Duke Energy, allowing for the department to begin its series of installations to ensure the safety of the officers.
“Dagny Zupin, Duke Energy’s Government and Community Relations Manager, has been a great resource and is very involved in our local community and events,” the department released. “Thank you to Duke Energy for your partnership.”
The department also extended a statement of gratitude toward Elwood Police Department Chief Jason Brizendine as he aided the department with its search for materials for the ballistic windshields.
“He also provided valuable answers to questions about ballistic windshields as their fleet had already been outfitted,” the department released.
According to Chief Nate LaMar, the department has secured grant funding for around 70 percent of the fleet, and the department is continuing its efforts to secure additional grant opportunities to outfit the entire fleet in the future.
Chief LaMar also attended a presentation by Matt Shahnavaz at the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy Chief’s School where Shahnavaz spoke about the line of Duty Death of his son, U.S. Army Military Police veteran and Elwood Police Department Officer Noah Shahnavaz on July 31, 2022. Officer Shahnavaz was reportedly assaulted by gunfire through the windshield of his patrol car, which inspired the Remember Officer Noah Foundation, Inc. to launch its mission to outfit more officers with ballistic windshields.