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09/20/2026

WEEK 15 ✅
WEEK 16… BRING IT ON! 🔥

The 46 recruits of the 90th Recruit Class absolutely killed it during Week 15!

Long hours. Late nights. No shortcuts.

The recruits tackled night fire at the range, fighting in and around the cruiser, structure clearing tactics, active shooter response, and shooting while moving.

And now, they’re starting to put it ALL together.

☑️Attention to detail.
☑️Teamwork.
☑️Skill.
☑️Determination.

Great work, recruits! Keep pushing, keep learning, and keep holding each other accountable.

Week 15 is in the books. Week 16 is coming in hot!

One step closer to becoming the next Indiana State Troopers.

Courage. Commitment. Character.

08/28/2026

🚨 NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS! 🚨

The Indiana State Police has officially opened the selection process for the 92nd Recruit Academy, scheduled to begin Sunday, January 17, 2027.

If you’re ready to answer the call and pursue a career with the Indiana State Police, now is the time to take the first step.

⏰ Application Deadline:
11:59 p.m. (EST) — Sunday, October 11, 2026

For more information about the selection process, qualifications, and how to apply, visit the link below:

🔗 https://view.subscription.in.gov/?vawpToken=G4IFDILQLANUDPDILJEO26CFAM.130026

🌐 www.indianatrooper.com

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Courage. Commitment. Character.

04/26/2026

ISP HERO WOD

Today we push ourselves, not for a number on the board, not for a personal record, but for something much, much deeper…HONOR! Take on this ISP Hero WOD to honor those who paid the ultimate sacrifice… those who held the line so we could live freely, train freely, and continue becoming the very best versions of ourselves.

➢ Do it with gratitude.
➢ Do it with purpose.
➢ Do it in their name.

Hold the line today, just like SERGEANT Glen R. Hosier did. EOW 04/27/1971

Hometown: Logansport, Indiana District: Schererville Appointed: May 1, 1955 Deceased: April 26, 1971

While searching for a murder suspect, Sergeant Hosier and other police officers were dispatched to a residence on a report that the suspect was hiding there. Officers surrounded the house, while Sergeant Hosier, accompanied by three other officers, entered the residence. Leading the way up the staircase, Sergeant Hosier rounded a landing and the suspect shot him at close range.

04/25/2026

ISP HERO WOD

Today we push ourselves, not for a number on the board, not for a personal record, but for something much, much deeper…HONOR! Take on this ISP Hero WOD to honor those who paid the ultimate sacrifice… those who held the line so we could live freely, train freely, and continue becoming the very best versions of ourselves.

➢ Do it with gratitude.
➢ Do it with purpose.
➢ Do it in their name.

Hold the line today, just like TROOPER Andrew P. Wizened did. EOW 04/25/1997
Hometown: Osgood, Indiana District: Versailles Appointed: December 4, 1994 Deceased: April 25, 1997
While patrolling I-74 in Decatur County, Trooper Winzenread stopped to assist a motorist who had run out of gas. Returning to the stranded vehicle after getting gas, Trooper Winzenread exited his patrol car and was struck by an oncoming semi-tractor trailer. Trooper Winzenread died at the scene.

04/22/2026

ISP HERO WOD

Today we push ourselves, not for a number on the board, not for a personal record, but for something much, much deeper…HONOR! Take on this ISP Hero WOD to honor those who paid the ultimate sacrifice… those who held the line so we could live freely, train freely, and continue becoming the very best versions of ourselves.

➢ Do it with gratitude.
➢ Do it with purpose.
➢ Do it in their name.

Hold the line today, just like TROOPER Richard F. England did. EOW 04/22/1942

Hometown: Columbia City, Indiana District: Ligonier Appointed: January 20, 1936 Deceased: April 22, 1942

While transporting an army deserter, Trooper England attempted to pass a car when the driver made a turn in front of him. Trooper England struck the vehicle and then crashed into a tree. Although the deserter was not injured, Trooper England died as a result of the accident.

04/16/2026

ISP HERO WOD

Today we push ourselves, not for a number on the board, not for a personal record, but for something much, much deeper…HONOR! Take on this ISP Hero WOD to honor those who paid the ultimate sacrifice… those who held the line so we could live freely, train freely, and continue becoming the very best versions of ourselves.

➢ Do it with gratitude.
➢ Do it with purpose.
➢ Do it in their name.

Hold the line today, just like TROOPER Lewis E. Phillips did. EOW 04/16/1975

Hometown: Michigan City, Indiana
District: Dunes Park
Appointed: February 27, 1973
Deceased: April 16, 1975

Five days before completing one-year as a Probationary Trooper, Trooper Phillips was responding to a call for assistance from a fellow trooper who was pursuing a violator. Trooper Phillips was traveling on U.S. 20 when his patrol car crested a hill and collided with semi-tractor trailer making an illegal U-turn. Trooper Phillips died at the scene.

04/13/2026

ISP HERO WOD

Today we push ourselves, not for a number on the board, not for a personal record, but for something much, much deeper…HONOR! Take on this ISP Hero WOD to honor those who paid the ultimate sacrifice… those who held the line so we could live freely, train freely, and continue becoming the very best versions of ourselves.

➢ Do it with gratitude.
➢ Do it with purpose.
➢ Do it in their name.

Hold the line today, just like SERGEANT John E. Hatfull did. EOW 04/13/1987

Hometown: Evansville, Indiana District: Evansville Appointed: January 28, 1973 Deceased: April 13, 1987

Sergeant Hatfull, along with other state police officers, responded to the residence of a suicidal subject in Posey County. After a stand-off of several hours, Sergeant Hatfull led the Emergency Response Team into the residence, where, he was shot and fatally wounded by the subject. A United States Marine Corps veteran, Sergeant Hatfull was posthumously promoted to Lieutenant, the only officer to receive such a promotion from the Indiana State Police.

04/12/2026

ISP HERO WOD

Today we push ourselves, not for a number on the board, not for a personal record, but for something much, much deeper…HONOR! Take on this ISP Hero WOD to honor those who paid the ultimate sacrifice… those who held the line so we could live freely, train freely, and continue becoming the very best versions of ourselves.

➢ Do it with gratitude.
➢ Do it with purpose.
➢ Do it in their name.

Hold the line today, just like TROOPER Oscar E. Mills did. EOW 04/12/1966

Hometown: Hobart, Indiana District: Lafayette Appointed: September 16, 1955 Deceased: April 12, 1966

While in pursuit of a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed, Trooper Mills was involved in an automobile accident. The crash left Trooper Mills unconscious from November 30, 1957 until his death more than eight years later.

04/04/2026

ISP HERO WOD

Today we push ourselves, not for a number on the board, not for a personal record, but for something much, much deeper…HONOR! Take on this ISP Hero WOD to honor those who paid the ultimate sacrifice… those who held the line so we could live freely, train freely, and continue becoming the very best versions of ourselves.

➢ Do it with gratitude.
➢ Do it with purpose.
➢ Do it in their name.

Hold the line today, just like TROOPER Cory R. Elson did. EOW 04/03/1999

Hometown: Brownsburg, Indiana
District: Fort Wayne
Appointed: December 13, 1998
Deceased: April 3, 1999

While on patrol in Adams County, Trooper Elson stopped a pickup truck on US 27 in the city of Decatur. As Trooper Elson exited his patrol car, the driver of the truck opened fire with an automatic assault r***e. Trooper Elson was pronounced dead at the scene.

03/31/2026

ISP HERO WOD

Today we push ourselves, not for a number on the board, not for a personal record, but for something much, much deeper…HONOR! Take on this ISP Hero WOD to honor those who paid the ultimate sacrifice… those who held the line so we could live freely, train freely, and continue becoming the very best versions of ourselves.

➢ Do it with gratitude.
➢ Do it with purpose.
➢ Do it in their name.

Hold the line today, just like TROOPER James Patrick Bartram did. EOW 03/31/1998

Hometown: Mooresville, Indiana
District: Putnamville
Appointed: December 19, 1987
Deceased: March 31, 1998

On March 31, 1998, Senior Trooper James Patrick Bartram was en route eastbound on State Road 144 in Morgan County, when he observed a violator. As he was pursuing the speeding vehicle, Senior Trooper Bartram attempted to avoid a car that pulled into his path and slid into an oncoming pickup truck. Senior Trooper Bartram, along with the driver and passenger of the other vehicle, lost their lives in the crash.

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