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Indianapolis – In a ceremony held earlier this afternoon at the Government Center in Indianapolis, two Pendleton District Troopers were honored for their hard work and dedication in 2012 and 2013. Two year Trooper Sam Cook was honored today as Pendleton District “Trooper of The Year” for 2013, as well as tops in the district for DUI enforcement in 2013, with 60 DUI arrests.

The district “Trooper of the Year” award is presented to the trooper at each district who has achieved outstanding enforcement efforts in the areas of traffic and criminal enforcement, case and crash investigation, public information programs and community service, and who has exemplified the professionalism and integrity of an Indiana State Trooper.

Cook, who was assigned to Henry and Wayne Counties last year, is currently assigned to Madison and Delaware Counties. Trooper Cook was awarded an engraved plaque for his accomplishments.

Also honored today was Senior Trooper Jason Girt. Girt, a thirteen year member of the Indiana State Police was honored for his outstanding DUI enforcement efforts in 2012 by leading the Pendleton District with 53 DUI arrests.

Senior Trooper Girt is assigned to the Pendleton District North Zone and works Madison and Delaware Counties. Girt also received an engraved plaque for his accomplishments.

Pictured in photograph one is Trooper Sam Cook, and in photograph two, Senior Trooper Jason Girt