Superintendent of state police takes office

FROM IDS REPORTS

Douglas G. Carter took the oath of office Monday to become the 20th superintendent of the Indiana State Police. Chief Justice Brent Dickson gave Carter the oath in the Indiana Supreme Court.

He will replace Paul Whitesell, a 30-year veteran of the state police and former superintendent.

Whitesell withdrew his name from the superintendent race following a controversy in November 2012 when Whitesell said he would support the legalization of marijuana in Indiana. Whitesell told the State Budget Committee that marijuana should be regulated and taxed. Whitesell cited the votes in Colorado and Oregon as signs that marijuana
would soon be legalized.

Carter has served for 18 years on the state police beginning in November 1984 until December 2002. He was then assigned to the Pendleton State Police post in Hamilton County.

From January 2003 to December 2010, Carter was elected to the office of Sheriff of Hamilton County. He served two terms.

Following his position as Sheriff, Carter accepted a position with the RQAW Consulting Engineers and Architects corporation. The firm specializes in the design and building of municipal buildings, including jails, police and fire stations and criminal justice facilities.

-Bridget Ameche