On Monday, June 15, 2026, Indiana State Police Superintendent Anthony M. Scott announced the reassignment of Trooper Devin Farmer to the Special Operations Division, where he will now serve as a member of the SWAT team. This new assignment will include high-risk incidents and tactical operations around the state.
His new role follows a rigorous selection process, including a comprehensive written exam, oral interview, and an evaluation of his overall job performance. To be eligible to apply for such position, Trooper Farmer also had to undergo and be successful in the SWAT selection process; which encompasses a demanding physical agility test, in conjunction with handgun and rifle qualifications in a high stress environment.
Trooper Farmer is a native of Columbus, Indiana. He is a 2014 graduate of Grace Christian School in Columbus, Georgia, and would go onto attend Georgia Military College in the Fall of 2014. During the Summer of 2013, prior to his senior year of high school, Trooper Farmer attended basic combat training for the Army National Guard, where he would ultimately serve as an Infantry Mortarman until 2019.
Trooper Farmer graduated from the 76th Indiana State Police Recruit Academy in October 2016 and was assigned to the Lafayette District. Since his appointment, Trooper Farmer has served as a Field Training Officer, Emergency Vehicle Operations Instructor, and holds a Level III MCSAP certification as an avid commercial motor vehicle inspector. Since 2021, and up until his reassignment, Trooper Farmer has been a canine handler, serving alongside his partner, K-9 Bo, who will now spend a well-deserved retirement with the Farmer family. He was recognized for and awarded the 2025 Trooper of the District for his exceptional work ethic, productivity, and initiative, all while operating on a flexible schedule. Trooper Farmer never hesitated when requested and was involved in many public outreach demonstrations.
Farmer resides in White County with his wife and son.