Former Jennings County deputy named ISP's Trooper of District

VERSAILLES, Ind. - The Indiana State Police held an awards and recognition ceremony in Indianapolis on Tuesday, April 21, and recognized the achievements and accomplishments of several officers.

Trooper Mark Naylor was recognized as the 2025 Trooper of the District for the Versailles Post. This award is given annually to an individual who personifies integrity, professionalism, and a well-rounded work ethic. He was selected for his dedication, traffic and criminal enforcement, community involvement, and other services performed beyond normal expectations.

Naylor is a 2008 Jennings County High School graduate and a two-year veteran of the Indiana State Police. He graduated from Indiana University in 2012 with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice.

While at IU, Trp. Naylor was an Indiana University Police Department Cadet Program Officer. He then served with the Jennings County Sheriff’s Office from 2013-2015 and the Greensburg Police Department from 2015 until he was accepted into the Indiana State Police Academy in 2024.