Three Ind. State Troopers recognized for statewide operation work

INDIANAPOLIS (WTHI) - Three Indiana State Troopers are being recognized for their work in a statewide operation that’s cracking down on impaired driving and increasing the use of seat belts.

The ICJI Executive Director’s Award was awarded to Sergeant Eric Dunn, General Headquarters.  Sgt. Dunn is a 19-year veteran of the ISP and serves in the ISP Training Division.

The ICJI Superior DUI Enforcement Award was awarded to Trooper Patrick Stinson and Trooper Brian Rubesha. Trooper Stinson is a 5 year veteran of the Indiana State Police and serves the Sellersburg District. Trooper Rubesha is also a 5 year veteran of the ISP and serves the Lowell District.

Operation Pull Over, the statewide operation mentioned previously, is a campaign structured in four quarterly blitzes, or waves, of education and awareness each year.

Each wave consists of four weeks of intense public awareness followed by two weeks of increased enforcement.  The DUI Task Force is one focus of Operation Pull Over.  Another is the “Click It or Ticket” program for seat belt safety.