From Local Sources

Allen

JASPER — Indiana State Police Superintendent Douglas G. Carter recently announced the promotion of Detective Mike Allen to the rank of Sergeant. Sgt. Allen will serve as a District Squad Leader for troopers assigned to the Jasper Post.

Allen graduated from Springs Valley High School in 1997. He is a United States Marine Corps veteran and began his career in law enforcement in November 2001 in Orange County. In July 2012, He was invited to the 72nd Indiana State Police Recruit Academy. After six months of arduous training, he graduated and was presented the Firearms Proficiency Award from DR Paul Whitesell.

Indiana State Police Superintendent Douglas Carter named Allen the District Trooper of the Year in 2014 and 2017. He was also named Indiana Trooper of the Year in 2017. He is a recipient of the Combat Action Award and the Bronze Star. In 2018 Allen was promoted to Detective and transferred to investigations where he specialized in Crimes against Children.

During his Career with the State Police he has served in several capacities including: Tactical Intervention Platoon/Riot Team where he was deployed to Cleveland ,Ohio for the Republican National Convention; Hostage Crisis Negotiator (covering 36 Counties and has had over 40 negotiations); Clandestine Lab Technician/Meth Suppression (certified in Quantico Virginia and responsible for dismantling Meth labs and unknown powders; Honor Guard (Casket watch, firing party and folding of the flag at officer funerals and other public events; Field Training Officer (direct training of new troopers); Drug Recognition Expert (Certified at the Indianapolis Metro Police Facility and Jacksonville Florida), Specializing in drug impaired driving and testifying as an expert on the witness stand for prosecutors and other agencies; and Critical Incident Team (serves as a critical incident officer assisting officers who have been involved in critical use of force incidents.

Allen and his wife, Rosie, live in Orange County and have three children, Meagan, Emily and Blake.