[9] The Indiana State Police is currently led by Superintendent Anthony M. Scott, whose position is appointed by the governor.

After the discontinuation of the Ford Crown Victoria following the 2011 model year, the State Police transitioned to primarily using Dodge Chargers with the 8-cylinder engines.

As of June, the 2024 Dodge Durangos have been placed on hold amidst widespread mechanical issues affecting approximately 20% of the 500 vehicles purchased.

In the history of the Indiana State Police, 46 troopers and three civilian employees have died in the line of duty.

The agency honors its personnel who have given the ultimate sacrifice at its own memorial[13] consisting of an eternal flame and three granite tablets inscribed with their names at a site located on the east side of Indianapolis just off of Post Road at Interstate 70.

[15] In 1954, an improved version of the device followed and was called the Breathalyzer, invented by Indiana State Police Captain Robert F. Borkenstein in collaboration with Dr.

[16] This successful device has since been used by police agencies to assess alcohol impairment in drunken driving offenses.