On March 16, 2015, Indiana State Police Superintendent Douglas G. Carter promoted Putnamville Sergeant Thomas H. Hannon to the rank of First Sergeant. First Sergeant Hannon received his promotion through written testing and a competitive interview process. In his new capacity, Hannon will now serve as the ISP Training Academy Commander.
As the ISP Training Academy Commander, Hannon will be directly responsible for the selection and training of all new Indiana State Police recruits, the day to day operations of the academy, the supervision of all training personnel assigned to the ISP Academy Staff and the coordination of the statewide ISP Field Training Officer program.
First Sergeant Hannon is a 29-year veteran of the Indiana State Police having graduated from the 43rd Indiana State Police Recruit School in November of 1985. Hannon was initially assigned to the former Terre Haute Post and served as a road patrol trooper in Sullivan County until his promotion to Corporal in 2005. In 2006, Hannon was promoted to Sergeant and supervised troopers assigned to Sullivan County until his recent promotion to First Sergeant.
Sergeant Hannon is a Jeffersonville, Indiana native having graduated from Jeffersonville High School. Sergeant Hannon has attended many specialized schools and currently serves as a district training officer for First Responder, Firearms, and Defensive Tactics. He was also a counselor for the 67th ISP Recruit Academy. Hannon is past member of the Central Field Operations Emergency Response Team, commonly known as SWAT, a former ISP Canine Handler, and past member of the former Terre Haute District Methamphetamine Clandestine Lab Team.
Sergeant Hannon and his family reside in Sullivan County.
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