ISP Peru Post Troopers Honored at Awards Ceremony
Indianapolis – This afternoon, the Indiana State Police Department held an awards and recognition ceremony in Indianapolis. The ceremony publicly recognized the achievements and deeds of self sacrifice and accomplishments that all too often go without the proper recognition. Members of the Indiana State Police Department, from around the state, were honored for their dedication to service, bravery, and devotion to the department, and the citizens of Indiana.
Trooper Luke Bowyer, who works from the Indiana State Police Peru Post, was recognized as the 2013 Trooper of the District for dedication to his job, traffic and criminal enforcement, community involvement, instructor ratings, specialty assignments, and other services performed for the department beyond normal expectations. He was selected by the command staff at the Peru District. Bowyer has worked for the state police for almost seven years. He patrols primarily in Miami County.
Trooper A.J. Coffee, also assigned to the Indiana State Police Peru District, received the Indiana State Police Life Award for his commitment to removing impaired drivers from Indiana roadways. In 2012, he led the Peru District with 52 impaired driving arrests. Coffee is a six year veteran of the Department who patrols primarily in Grant County.
Trooper Ben reason, assigned to the Indiana State Police Peru District, received the Indiana State Police Life Award for his commitment to removing impaired drivers from Indiana roadways. In 2013, he led the Peru District with 30 impaired driving arrests. Reason has worked for the Indiana State Police for almost two years. He patrols primarily in Cass County.
“The quality of work performed by these troopers is second to none,” stated Lieutenant Jeremy Kelly, commander of the Indiana State Police Peru Post. “Their commitment to keeping the citizens and visitors of Indiana safe is deserving of the recognition bestowed upon them.”
One photo attached: left to right, Ben Reason, Luke Bowyer, and A.J. Coffee
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Indiana State Police-Peru District 16-Peru, IN
1451 North Eel River Cemetery Road
Peru, IN 46970
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