Peru- Indiana State Police Sergeant Rick Brown has retired after 38 years of service to the citizens of Indiana.

Sgt. Brown is a native of Antioch, Illinois, and attended Antioch High School, where he graduated in 1978. Upon graduation, Brown joined the United States Air Force (305^th Security Police Squadron), where he served until 1982, obtaining the rank of Sergeant. After his honorable discharge from the Air Force, he attended Ivy Tech Community College, where he studied electronics.

In 1985, he was selected to attend the 43^rd Indiana State Police Recruit Academy. After 18 weeks of arduous training, Brown was appointed on November 10, 1985, and was assigned to the Peru District. While at the Peru District, Brown advanced his education by studying technical vehicle dynamics, crash reconstruction 1 and 2, and articulated vehicles at the Northwestern University Traffic Institute. Brown also attended the University of Louisville, where he focused on command officer development.

During his career, Brown has served as:

• Tactical Intervention Platoon Member (Riot Team)
• Field Training Officer (FTO)
• Field Training Officer Coordinator (FTOC)
• North Zone Crash Reconstruction Team Leader (Lafayette, Peru)
• Corporal (1995-2000)
• Sergeant (2000-2023)

Brown has received numerous awards throughout his career, two of which he is incredibly proud of. Brown was recognized as the 2004 American Legion Law Enforcement Officer of the Year (locally and regionally). Brown was also recognized by the Indiana State Police last month for reaching 1,000,000 safe driving miles.

Brown says he loved every minute of being a Trooper and emphasized his gratitude to his family, who supported him throughout his 38 years with the Indiana State Police. His family includes a wife of 43 years, two daughters, and four grandchildren.

Congratulations, Sergeant Rick Brown, and we wish you a happy retirement and the best of luck on your new adventures!