Indiana State Police - Bloomington District

05/28/2026

Honoring our fallen at the Bloomington District Memorial Service.

05/28/2026

Trooper Zaccary T. Sheppard PE10358 has a conversation with retired Captain Robert Miller PE 816 at the Bloomington District Memorial Service.

05/28/2026

Today, personnel from the Bloomington District, guests, and retirees remembered and honored those Indiana State Police employees who had died in the line of duty through the reading of Roll Call during the Bloomington District Memorial Service.

05/28/2026

Today, Master Trooper Robert Winstead, of the Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division, attended his last Bloomington District Memorial Service before his retirement from the Indiana State Police.

05/28/2026

It's Thursday, May 28th, the morning of the Bloomington District's Memorial Service - when we honor those on the Indiana State Police who have made the ultimate sacrifice.

05/27/2026

On this day, May 27, 1937, we lost Trooper Paul V. Minneman when he was shot and killed while searching for members of the Brady Gang, who had previously shot and killed two other police officers. Trooper Minneman and a Cass County Deputy were parked on the side of the road when a passing vehicle fired shots at them. The two officers gave chase, but lost sight of the vehicle. Trooper Minneman and the deputy stopped in the parking lot of a church west of Royal Center when they were ambushed as they were out of their patrol vehicles. Trooper Minneman was shot more than 20 times and succumbed to his wounds two days later. He had served with the Indiana State Police for more than 1 1/2 years and was assigned to the Lafayette Post.

05/26/2026

The Indiana State Police has opened the Application Process for the 91st Indiana State Police Lateral Academy. Those current law enforcement officers with three years of continuous law enforcement and who are interested in becoming a Trooper are encouraged to apply (See hyperlink in comments section).

05/24/2026

The Indiana State Police wishes all Hoosiers a safe Memorial Day weekend, and let us all never forget those who have made the supreme sacrifice.

05/19/2026

HOOSIERS - as we approach the Memorial Day Weekend, the Indiana State Police Bloomington District reminds everyone to make safety a priority. Remember to , , and .

As families and friends gather to honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice, the Indiana State Police reminds everyone to make safety a priority this Memorial Day Weekend.

During Memorial Day Weekend 2025 (May 23–26), Indiana experienced:

• 1,817 total crashes
• 7 fatal crashes
• 418 people injured
• 87 crashes involving alcohol
• 8 crashes involving drugs

Every crash statistic represents a life, a family, and a community impacted. If you plan to celebrate this weekend, make responsible choices before you get behind the wheel.

✅ Designate a sober driver
✅ Use a rideshare or taxi
✅ Buckle up
✅ Slow down and stay alert
✅ Never drive impaired or distracted

Troopers will be out across the state working to keep Indiana roadways safe. Help us make this holiday weekend memorable for the right reasons.

Drive Safe. Drive Sober. Arrive Alive. 🇺🇸

05/17/2026

On this day, May 17, 1941, we lost Trooper George A. Forster when he was killed in a vehicle crash on SR3 near Paris Crossing in Jennings County. Trooper Forster has served with the Indiana State Police for more than 2 1/2 years and was assigned to the Seymour Post.