(Indianapolis, IN) – Decatur County resident Anthony Scott was sworn in Monday as the 21st Superintendent of the Indiana State Police.
Scott was appointed by Gov. Mike Braun, and succeeds the retired Doug Carter.
The new ISP Superintendent was born and raised in Rush County.
After graduating from Rushville High School in 1992, he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from Cumberland College and was later accepted into the 54th Indiana State Police Recruit School in July 1996.
Upon graduation, he was appointed as a Trooper and assigned to the Versailles Post on December 15, 1996.
Scott has served 28 years with the ISP and has held multiple supervisory roles during that time.
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 which offers more than two months of advanced communication, leadership, and fitness training for selected officers who have 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.
