PENDLETON – On December 21, 2023, 28 new troopers graduated from the 84th Indiana State Police Recruit Academy after completing a journey of 24 weeks of intense training.
The recruits completed over 1,200 hours of academic and hands-on training in criminal and traffic law, crash investigation, emergency vehicle operations, defensive tactics, firearms, de-escalation, impaired driving detection, scenario-based training, and other classes necessary for modern policing.
On Tuesday, January 2, two new troopers will report for duty at the Indiana State Police Pendleton District. They will begin three months of field training, working next to several experienced field training officers. After completing this phase, these troopers will be issued their police cars and begin solo patrol on Indiana roads.
Trooper Devin M. Walsh, 24, is a native of Daleville, Indiana. He graduated from Daleville High School in 2018. After graduating from high school, Walsh joined the United States Marines Corps and spent a four-year career as an Amphibious Assault Vehicle Crewman. After serving in the military, Walsh worked as a Correctional Officer at the Delaware County Jail before being hired by the Indiana State Police. Trooper Walsh will be assigned to the north zone and patrol Madison, Delaware, and Randolph County. Walsh resides in Madison County.
Trooper Maximus G. Disney, 21, is a native of Rushville. Indiana. He graduated from Rushville Consolidated High School in 2021. After high school, Disney worked as a Correctional Officer in Pendleton for the Indiana Department of Corrections. Before being hired by the Indiana State Police, Disney worked as an Internet Tower Climber. Trooper Disney will be assigned to the south zone and patrol Henry, Wayne, Fayette, Rush, and Union County. Disney currently resides in Rush County.
Individuals seeking information on a career as an Indiana State Trooper should visit the website at www.indianatrooper.com. This website will provide a detailed synopsis of the application process and career information about the Indiana State Police Department.
