INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Mike Braun appointed Captain Anthony M. Scott as the 21st Superintendent of the Indiana State Police.
Superintendent Scott was born and raised in Rush County, Indiana. After graduating from Rushville High School in 1992, he earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Cumberland College. He was later accepted into the 54th Indiana State Police Recruit School in July 1996. Upon graduation, he was appointed a Trooper and assigned to the Versailles Post on December 15, 1996.
Scott has served 28 years with the Indiana State Police and has held multiple supervisory roles. He has served as the Versailles District Investigations Commander (First Sergeant), Versailles District Commander (Lieutenant), and most recently as the Area IV Commander at the rank of Captain.
In June of 2019, Scott completed the 276th Session of the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia. It offers more than two months of advanced communication, leadership, and fitness training for selected officers with proven records as professionals within their agency.
“I am truly honored to have the opportunity to lead the outstanding men and women of the Indiana State Police and look forward to working with Governor Braun on his public safety initiatives,” said Scott.
Superintendent Scott resides in Decatur County with his family.
