PENDLETON – Indiana State Police Pendleton District Commander, Lieutenant Michael O’Rourke, recently announced the recipient of the 2022 Indiana State Police Pendleton District Trooper of the Year Award. This honor is bestowed upon the district trooper who best exemplifies the department’s high standards and expectations as they relate to the mission of the department.
The 2022 Pendleton District Trooper of the Year is Master Trooper Ryan Davis. Master Trooper Ryan Davis received his award today at the Indiana State Police award ceremony held in Indianapolis. Trooper Davis’ performance and accomplishments during 2022 are worthy of such recognition. Trooper Davis is a seventeen-year veteran of the Indiana State Police.
Master Trooper Davis was recognized by the Pendleton District Command Staff and his peers as a top-tier performer at the district. During 2022, Trooper Davis focused on aggressive traffic enforcement and building relationships with students and faculty in his community school system. His traffic enforcement effort resulted in 1,030 vehicle stops and led the Pendleton District with 1,149 traffic violations. He also spent countless mornings assisting with directing traffic at his local school system.
Master Trooper Davis also volunteered for numerous other duties. Trooper Davis has a passion for the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and volunteered to work every NASCAR and IndyCar Event at the track during the 2022 race season. He is an active member of the Mobile Field Force team and was utilized during many demonstrations across Indiana.
Master Trooper Davis demonstrates his ability to be a leader and role model to the next generation. Davis serves as a Field Training Officer and molds recently graduated recruits as they transition to solo patrol. Davis, year after year, volunteers as a counselor at the Randolph County Law Enforcement Youth Leadership Camp where he is able to make a positive impact on local teenagers.
Master Trooper Davis currently resides in Randolph County with his wife, Shae, and his two daughters Oaklei and Scarlett.
