(Photo provided, Indiana State Police)
In Indianapolis, the Indiana State Police recently issued the 20 members of the 87th Indiana State Police Recruit Academy their first patrol vehicles, and event also unveiled the new look the vehicles will be displaying going forward. The Probationary Troopers, who just completed field training, received the very first of the new Dodge Durangos. “As these new Troopers begin their service, they carry forward a proud tradition of protecting Hoosiers with integrity and courage. The new patrol vehicles are a fitting way to mark this next chapter—honoring our history while equipping the Indiana State Police for the future,” said Indiana Governor Mike Braun. “While the color scheme is a salute to our past, it is also a bridge to the future of the Indiana State Police, a future that each of these young Troopers will help forge,” said Indiana State Police Superintendent Anthony Scott. “We are excited to have both our new Troopers and these new look Dodge Durangos begin their service in communities throughout Indiana,” Supt. Scott added. “For more than 70 years, the bond between Stellantis and the Indiana State Police has been forged in strength, reliability, and a shared commitment to public service,” said Ryan Austin, law enforcement program manager, Stellantis. “We design our Pursuit vehicles with safety, durability, and performance in mind, so that every officer or trooper who steps into one can focus on what matters most: keeping people safe.” A news release said the design is based on Indiana State Police vehicles from the mid-1960’s.
