Indiana State Police involved in six-state enforcement effort

PUTNAMVILLE -- Indiana State Police at Putnamville have announced that beginning Thursday, ISP will be joining five other state police agencies for what is known as the Six-State Troopers Project.

ISP will be joining forces with state police agencies in Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia as a collective effort to focus on criminal patrol and drug interdiction.

Troopers across the Hoosier state will be taking the roadways from Thursday through Saturday, March 11-13.

During this period, drivers should expect to see more troopers on the roadsides conducting traffic stops, ISP officials said.

They encourage motorists not to drive distracted and be aware of the need to move over or slow down and give troopers the room to work safely.

According to the Indiana State Police, criminals regularly use roadways, and by conducting large-scale coordinated road patrols, like the Six-State Trooper Project, they can create “a bigger net for law enforcement to work.”

Hoosiers can help the Indiana State Police Post at Putnamville make a difference by calling 911 or 653-4114 if motorists observe high-risk driving behavior, suspect impaired driving or suspect criminal activity.