Indiana State Police Superintendent Anthony Scott is pleased to announce the promotion of Detective Brock Russell to the rank of Sergeant. Russell will serve as the Investigation Squad Sergeant at the Lafayette Post, where he will oversee detectives and assist with coordinating investigative operations.
The promotion process for Sergeant included written testing, an oral interview, years of service, education, and past job performance. Superintendent Scott promoted Russell following the competitive selection process.
Russell graduated from Lena-Winslow High School in Lena, Illinois, in 2001. In May 2005, he graduated from Western Illinois University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Law Enforcement and Justice Administration and a minor in Security Administration.
In April 2006, Russell graduated from the 65th Indiana State Police Recruit Academy, known as the “65th with Pride,” and was assigned to the Lafayette Post in District 14.
Throughout his career with the Indiana State Police, Russell has served in several investigative and specialized assignments. From December 2009 to 2013, he served as the District 14 Methamphetamine Investigations Coordinator. From December 2013 to August 2015, he served as a Crime Scene Investigator and Sergeant. Russell later served as the District 14 Criminal Intelligence Officer from August 2015 to 2016 before becoming a detective at the Lafayette Post in 2016, a position he held through 2026.
In addition to these assignments, Russell has served as a Field Training Officer, participated in the Targeted Investigation Program, and worked in clan lab and methamphetamine suppression operations. He has also served as a Task Force Officer with Homeland Security Investigations and contributed to the Indiana State Police Wellness Section through its Financial and Spiritual Wellness Pillars. Additionally, Russell has served as a financial wellness instructor for the Indiana State Police Recruit Academy.
As the Investigation Squad Sergeant at the Lafayette Post, Russell will oversee detectives and assist with managing investigations, coordinating investigative activities, and providing guidance to personnel. He will help ensure investigations are conducted thoroughly and professionally while supporting the Indiana State Police mission of serving and protecting the citizens of Indiana.