During a recent ceremony, Indiana State Police Superintendent Anthony Scott, announced to promotion of Trooper Jon Troyer to the rank of Sergeant. Troyer was selected through a competitive promotion process including a written test, oral interview and overall evaluation of job performance. In his new role, Sergeant Troyer will supervise and mentor a squad of Troopers in the Indianapolis District.
Sergeant Troyer is from Eureka Illinois and is a 2014 graduate of Eureka High School. After graduation he attended Eureka College where he earned a BS in Biology and Criminal Justice-Sociology. He was selected to attend the 78th Indiana State Police Academy and successfully graduated December 13, 2018. During his time on ISP, Troyer has served as a field training officer, a drug recognition expert, and is a certified Federal Motor Carrier Inspector. He was awarded the 2023 Trooper of the Year for the Indianapolis District and has received two separate life saving awards.
Sergeant Troyer currently resides in Hamilton County with his wife and children.