Indianapolis – Graduates from the 73rd Indiana State Police Academy class were issued their state police cars at the state police garage located at the Indianapolis district last week. The probationary officers recently completed a three month field training period with veteran troopers. They will serve a one year probationary period before attaining permanent status as a trooper.
In addition to the field training, the new officers received approximately 917 hours of structured training in law enforcement techniques when they were assigned to Indiana State Police Academy. The curriculum included criminal law instruction, emergency vehicle operations training, psychology, and survival Spanish. They also developed skills in criminal investigation, vehicle crash investigation, and impaired driver prevention and detection.
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Probationary Trooper Jonathon Price currently lives in Marshall County and will patrol Elkhart County.
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Probationary Trooper Richard Williams is from Noble County, Indiana. He is assigned to LaGrange and Steuben Counties on I-80.
Probationary Trooper Jordan Steptoe is from Columbia, Maryland. He is assigned to Porter, LaPorte and St. Joseph Counties on I-80.
Probationary Trooper Trent Jones is from Lake County, Indiana. He is assigned to Porter, LaPorte and St. Joseph Counties on I-80.
Probationary Trooper Eric Powers is from Washington County, Indiana. He is assigned to St. Joseph, Elkhart and LaGrange Counties on I-80.
Probationary Trooper Brandon Dersch is from Lambertville, Michigan. He is assigned to Porter, LaPorte and St. Joseph Counties on I-80.
The Indiana State Police is currently accepting applications for the 75th Indiana State Police Recruit Academy. Individuals who are interested in beginning a rewarding career as an Indiana State Trooper should apply online at http://www.in.gov/isp/2368.htm. This website will provide a detailed synopsis of the application process as well as career information about the Indiana State Police Department. Applications must be received via e-mail by 11:59 pm (EST), on Sunday, November 30, 2014.
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