New Indiana State Troopers Take Oath of Office
Indiana has 48 new probationary troopers assigned to state police districts across the state. Members of the 72nd Indiana State Police Academy took their oath of office on December 21, 2012 at the Zionsville Performing Arts Center.
Governor Mitchell E. Daniels Jr. and Indiana State Police Superintendent Paul Whitesell, Ph.D., recognized the accomplishments of the class upon their graduation from the Indiana State Police Recruit Academy. Following the keynote address by Governor Daniels, Chief Justice Brent Dickson, Indiana Supreme Court, administered the oath of office to the recruits.
The recruits received approximately 930 hours of structured training in law enforcement techniques since July 8, 2012. Their curriculum included 80 hours of criminal law instruction, 80 hours of vehicle operations training, 47 hours of traffic law. They also developed skills in criminal investigation, along with 47 hours of vehicle crash investigation and training related to impaired driver detection.
“During the academy, these recruits have been equipped with the skills and knowledge required to be a trooper,” said Superintendent Paul Whitesell, Ph.D. “Now it is time to put those skills to work for the people of Indiana.”
Recruits come to the academy from different walks of life. Some had served in the military; many entered the academy directly after college. Newly sworn officers look forward to a future with the Indiana State Police.
Address/Location
Indiana State Police-Headquarters - Statewide
100 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 317-232-8250
Sergeant Noel Houze
Public Information and Recruiting
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812-689-8011