INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Governor-elect Mike Braun has picked Captain Anthony Scott to serve as the next Superintendent of the Indiana State Police.
Scott has been with ISP for nearly three decades and serves as an area commander for multiple state police districts.
“Captain Scott’s extensive experience at every level of the Indiana State Police uniquely qualifies him to lead our state’s law enforcement agency,” Braun said in a release. “His proven track record of success, commitment to community partnerships, and focus on both public safety and operational efficiency align perfectly with our vision for a safer Indiana.”
Scott, who joined the agency in 1996, graduated from the FBI National Academy in 2019 and has reached numerous ranks within the state police, including detective, district investigative commander, lieutenant, and captain.
“I have been honored to serve the Indiana State Police over the past three decades and am humbled to answer Governor-elect Braun’s request to lead these dedicated men and women in law enforcement,” Captain Scott said. “The Indiana State Police will continue to protect and serve all Hoosiers with a clearly defined mission focused on quality of life and crime prevention while promoting the values of courage, commitment, and character to encourage both personal and professional growth within our ranks.”
Scott has also helped with security operations for major state events like the Indianapolis 500, the Brickyard 400, and the Indianapolis Grand Prix. He was also in Cleveland in 2016 and Milwaukee in 2024 to assist with security for the Republican National Conventions as a member of the command team.
He will replace current Superintendent Doug Carter, who was appointed by Governor Mike Pence in 2013 and is the longest-serving superintendent in ISP history. Carter previously said his retirement would coincide the end of Governor Eric Holcomb's term.
Braun will be inaugurated on Jan. 13.
