Denny
The Indiana State Police is mourning the loss of Tim Denny, P.E. 3169, who served as a Trooper with the Indiana State Police and a Capitol Police Officer for nearly 47 years.
Denny was from Anderson and a 1972 graduate of Anderson High School. He was selected to attend the Indiana State Police Academy in 1976 and after academy graduation he was assigned to the Pendleton Post. He served as a trooper until 1993 when he had the opportunity to move into a position in the ISP Drug Enforcement Section. He was one of the original members of a drug interdiction team that focused on interception large quantities of narcotics being transported on Indiana’s highways. His efforts in the first year earned him and his team the Governor’s Exemplary Award. His dedication to this team and to narcotics investigations paved the way for future drug and criminal interdiction teams.
Denny enjoyed the opportunity to mentor new troopers and utilized his vast drug investigations experience to train other police officers for many years.
Master Trooper Denny retired from the Indiana State Police on June 24, 2011; however, his service to the citizens of Indiana did not end there. Four days after retirement, Denny joined the Indiana State Capitol Police where he served until his death in 2023.
“Tim Denny was one of a kind, his servant heart and desire to help others was apparent in his nearly 47 years of service,” Indiana State Police Superintendent Doug Carter said. “It was an honor to know him and have the opportunity to work with him for so many years.”
Denny devoted his life to public safety, and his selfless service undoubtedly saved lives. His life was honored during a service on Tuesday, and he was laid to rest at East Maplewood Cemetery in Anderson.