These officers have already completed over 1,000 hours of structured training in law enforcement techniques as well as hands-on and scenario-based training at the Indiana State Police Recruit Academy. The curriculum included criminal law instruction, emergency vehicle operations, psychology, traffic law, crash investigation, self-defense, first responder and other general enforcement related training
The new troopers who will be joining District #13 are as follows:
Justin M. Baumeister, 25 years old, is from Hebron, IN. After graduating from Boone Grove High School, Justin joined the United States Marine Corps where he spent five years as a military police officer and K9 handler. After leaving the Marines, Justin was employed by the Porter County Sheriff’s Department where he was a jail officer.
Rachel L. Dykstra, 27 years old, is from Crown Point, IN. After graduating from Crown Point High School, Rachel attended Aquinas College in Grand Rapids, MI where she triple majored studying International Studies, German and Political Science. After college, Rachel was employed by the Crown Point Parks and Recreation Department and was an Indiana State Police Dispatcher.
Jarah J. Burgin Jr, 25 years old, is from Chicago, IL. After graduating from Joliet West High School, Jarah studied Engineering at Coyne College and obtained his Associates Degree. After college, Jarah worked in the HVAC industry. Jarah currently resides in Chesterton, IN.
Nicholas Isajczuk, 28 years old, is from Chicago, IL. After graduating from Reavis High School in Burbank, Nicholas attended Valparaiso University where he obtained his bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice. After college, he was employed by the Donaldson Corporation in Rensselaer, IN. Nicholas resides in Winamac, IN.
Adrian A. Garcia, 32 years old, is from Chicago, IL. After graduating from George Washington High School in Chicago, Adrian attended Harold Washington College and later was employed by the TSA (Transportation Security Administration) at O’Hare International Airport. Adrian is a resident of Hammond, IN.