INDIANAPOLIS— The Indiana State Police held an awards and recognition ceremony in Indianapolis. The ceremony publicly recognized the accomplishments and sacrifices of Indiana State Police employees from around the state. Superintendent Douglas G. Carter recognized two local troopers during the ceremony.
Sergent Nick Albrecht – Livesaving Award
Sergeant Nick Albrecht was recognized and received a Lifesaving Award. On September 17, 2023, Sergeant Albrecht and Muncie Police Sergeant Daniel Vogel arrived at a shooting incident in Muncie, Indiana, where multiple people were shot.
Sergeant Albrecht came to the first victim and assessed a gunshot wound to their chest with no exit wound. Sergeant Albrecht applied a medical chest seal on the victim and placed them into the recovery position. At some point, the victim stopped breathing. Sergent Albrecht began to perform CPR. Sergeant Vogel took over CPR, and Sergent Albrecht went to check for other victims.
Sergeant Albrecht discovered a female victim shot in the upper leg. The female had a tourniquet applied to her leg. However, Albrecht placed a second tourniquet to stop the bleeding. Emergency Medical Services arrived and transported the victims to local hospitals.
Trooper Matt Dickerson – Pendleton District DUI Award
Trooper Matt Dickerson was recognized and received the Indiana State Police Pendleton District Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Award for his commitment to removing impaired drivers from Indiana roadways. In 2023, Dickerson led the Pendleton District with 30 impaired driver arrests. Dickerson exemplifies the professionalism and integrity expected of an Indiana State Police Trooper. Dickerson’s actions continue to make the roadways safer for the citizens of Indiana. He has worked with the Indiana State Police Department for five years and primarily works in Madison County.
