Indiana State Police: La Porte County Native Promoted to Area Commander

Indiana State Police Superintendent Douglas Carter recently announced the promotion of Lieutenant David Kirkham to the rank of Captain. In his new assignment, Kirkham will serve as the Area I Commander for the Indiana State Police. Area I consists of Indiana State Police posts at Lowell, Lafayette, and Peru.

Prior to his promotion, Kirkham, a 23-year veteran of the department, served 11 years as the lieutenant of Area I Field Investigations. Kirkham began his career at the Lowell District, where he patrolled La Porte and Porter Counties, as well as served as a field training officer and member of the Tactical Intervention Platoon. He served as a gaming investigator, district detective, and investigative squad sergeant, before being promoted to lieutenant in 2005. Kirkham is a member of the Indiana State Police Pension Advisory Board and the president of the Indiana State Police Alliance.

Captain Kirkham is a graduate of New Prairie High School, Saint Joseph’s College, and the FBI National Academy. He lives in La Porte County with his wife, Danielle, and their three children