Reeling in Recruits: Indiana State Police

PLAINFIELD, Ind. -- The Indiana State Police, like many agencies are struggling to attract new recruits.

In 2020 the 80th academy class had more than 1800 applicants.

In 2024 the 86th academy class had only 780 applicants.

Captain Ron Galaviz tells ABC57 News that the department is actively looking for new recruits and there is no better time than now.

Investigative Reporter Kevin Warmhold goes inside the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy to get a behind the scenes look at some of the training recruits endure in their quest to become state troopers.

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