IC 10-16-7-13: Assault on members; quelling attack

Sec. 13. If a part of the Indiana national guard or a person lawfully aiding the Indiana national guard in the performance of its duty as described in this chapter is attacked or in imminent danger of attack, the commanding officer:

(1) is not required to await orders from a civil authority; and

(2) may quell the attack, disperse the attacking party, and take any other necessary step for the safety of the officer's command.