Indiana State Police Sergeant Roger Dickison retires after 35 years of service

After 35 years of dedicated service to the citizens of Indiana, Indiana State Police Sergeant Roger Dickison is retiring in October 2026, concluding a distinguished career with the department.

Sergeant Dickison is a native of Terre Haute, Indiana, and graduated from Terre Haute North Vigo High School in 1981. He attended Rose Hulman Institute of Technology for two years before beginning his career with the Indiana State Police. 

Dickison entered the Indiana State Police Recruit Academy on July 15, 1991, and graduated from the 49th Recruit Academy on November 24, 1991. Following graduation, he was assigned to the Lafayette District, where he began a career spanning more than three decades.

Throughout his career, Dickison served in several assignments, including road trooper, Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) sergeant, and Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division (CVED) officer. He was promoted to sergeant in 1999 while serving in CSI and later returned to road patrol duties from 2008 to 2010. In 2010, he transitioned to commercial vehicle enforcement, where he served as a CVED officer before being promoted to CVED sergeant in 2019. He remained in that position until his retirement.

During his career, Dickison took on numerous specialized responsibilities and training assignments. He served as a firearms instructor, Field Training Officer, and team leader for Emergency Response Team 1. He also served with the Underwater Search and Recovery Team as a scuba team member and developed specialized expertise in crime scene investigation and bloodstain pattern analysis.

Dickison’s career also included extensive work in commercial vehicle safety and hazardous materials enforcement. He earned federal instructor certifications through the Federal National Training Center and provided instruction in general hazardous materials enforcement, cargo tank enforcement, other bulk packaging enforcement, and advanced roadside hazardous materials enforcement. He also completed specialized training in radioactive materials transportation enforcement procedures and served as a Commercial Vehicle Compliance Review Investigator. His additional training included specialized rifle marksmanship courses.

Among his professional accomplishments, Dickison achieved firearms qualification at the possible accommodation level and accumulated more than 1.5 million miles of safe driving during his career. His extensive training, specialized knowledge, and willingness to serve in a variety of roles reflect his longstanding commitment to the department and its mission.

Throughout his 35 years with the Indiana State Police, Dickison contributed to public safety through his work in patrol operations, criminal investigations, emergency response, and commercial vehicle enforcement. His experience and dedication have been an important part of the department’s efforts to protect Indiana’s citizens and keep its roadways safe.

As Sergeant Dickison concludes his career, the Indiana State Police extends its sincere appreciation for his 35 years of dedicated service and wishes him the very best in retirement.