Henderson is a former state trooper who served as first sergeant and legal adviser for the Indiana State Police. He was appointed to Prosecutor in Crawford County on March 13, 1998 and elected to a full term the following November. In 2002, Henderson was elected as Floyd County Prosecutor and he has served in that office ever since, winning re-election in 2006, 2010, 2014 and 2018.
In addition to serving the Floyd County community for 17 years, Henderson was heavily involved in IPAC trainings and leadership. He was a long time member of the Board of Directors and served as Board Chairman from 2007-2008. He also served on the IPAC Executive Committee, was former Chair of the IPAC Ethics Committee and was a past member of the Indiana Supreme Court Rules Committee.
In 2010, Henderson was selected by his peers to serve as the Indiana representative to the National District Attorneys Association, a position he held until 2018. He was very involved in the Floyd County community and was a frequent presenter at law enforcement agencies throughout southern Indiana.
“We are deeply saddened over the loss of one of our own and our prayers are with Keith’s family, his friends and his co-workers,” said IPAC Executive Director Chris Naylor. “Keith was a lifelong servant dedicated to protecting our communities and he gave his all to help others in Floyd County and across the state of Indiana.”
About the Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys Council: The IPAC is a non-partisan, independent state judicial branch agency that supports Indiana's 91 prosecuting attorneys and their chief deputies. It is governed by a 10-member board of directors of elected prosecuting attorneys. The IPAC assists prosecuting attorneys in the preparation of manuals, legal research and training seminars. It serves as a liaison to local, state, and federal agencies, study commissions, and community groups in an effort to support law enforcement and promote the fair administration of justice.