Chief of Staff

Chief of Staff: Colonel Rick Harrison

Indiana State Police

Colonel Rick Harrison

Serving as the Assistant Superintendent, the Chief of Staff is the Superintendent's primary staff officer responsible for directing, coordinating, supervising, and training the staff. He is the only staff officer who also has command authority.

Among several other responsibilities, the Chief of Staff oversees the operational cycle of the department, executing the command responsibilities of the Office of Superintendent as directed, and in the absence of the Superintendent, keeps the Superintendent informed of current and developing situations.