- Monday April 24th, 2017 :: 10:24 a.m. EDT
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Two Indianapolis District Troopers Honored at Awards Ceremony
Indianapolis, IN - In a ceremony at the Indiana Government Center Friday April 21st, Superintendent Doug Carter presented two awards to Troopers from the Indianapolis District. Trooper Chris Waltz was named the Indiana State Police Trooper of the year and Trooper Cameron Bottema received two awards for his DUI enforcement efforts. |
Trooper Waltz was nominated for the award by his supervisor Sgt. Brent Gulinson based on his work ethic, values and overall performance during the 2016 calendar year. In his nomination letter Sgt. Gulinson noted “Trooper Waltz is a highly motivated trooper, with a work ethic that is second to none. He displays a high level of competency, and is extremely dependable and self-motivated. Trooper Waltz always presents a positive and professional image of himself and the Indiana State Police. He is the consummate shift partner, always willing to assist fellow troopers and other law enforcement agencies both on-duty and off-duty. He routinely volunteers for assignments and special details and can be entrusted to complete them without issue.” In 2016 Trooper Waltz patrolled Marion County on middle shift (2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.) and had the following criminal and traffic enforcement activity:
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Trooper Cameron Bottema was recognized with two awards for his incredible DUI enforcement efforts. His first award was for the highest number of DUI arrests at the Indianapolis District. His second award was the "DUI Life Award" for being in the top five statewide for impaired driving arrests. In 2016 Trooper Bottema arrested 124 drunk drivers in the Indianapolis Area. Indianapolis District Commander Jeff Payne said, "Trooper Bottema's motivation to find and arrest drunk drivers has undoubtedly made our roadways safer and saved lives. His enforcement efforts are being recognized in hopes that it will deter others from making the decision to drink and drive." Bottema is a two year veteran of the Indiana State Police and patrols night shift in Marion County. |
Address/Location
Indiana State Police-Indianapolis District 52-Indianapolis, IN
8620 East 21st Street
Indianapolis, IN 46219
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 317-899-8577
John Perrine
Indianapolis, District 52
[email protected]
317-416-3635