Quantico Virginia–Indiana State Police First Sergeant Trevor Helmer Graduates From The FBI National Academy On March 15th.
The FBI National Academy is internationally known for its academic excellence and offers 11 weeks of advanced communication, leadership and fitness training for selected officers having proven records as professionals within their agencies. Helmer chose to study violent crimes, forensics and leadership during his stay at the academy. On average, these officers have 21 years of law enforcement experience and usually return to their agencies in executive-level positions.
Helmer is a native of Evansville and a 1987 graduate of Reitz High School. He later attended Purdue University where he received a bachelor’s degree. Helmer joined the Indiana State Police and graduated from the academy in 1995 and was assigned to the Evansville District. Helmer was promoted to the rank of sergeant to serve as a squad leader in 2003. He was responsible for supervising troopers in Warrick and Gibson Counties. In 2014, Helmer was promoted to First Sergeant and continues to serve as the DIC (District Investigative Commander) at Evansville.
Lieutenant Brad Cieslack said, “First Sergeant Helmer is a great asset, a proven leader and deserving of the opportunity to attend the FBI National Academy. We are proud of his accomplishment and look forward to having him back at the district.â€
First Sergeant Helmer resides in Warrick County with his wife and a son. They have another son that recently graduated from the Indiana State Police Academy and he is assigned to the Lafayette District.
