INDIANAPOLIS The Indiana State Police (ISP) force is trying to fill the gaps in a shortage of troopers. WRTV caught up with ISP to see how an effort to recruit current officers could open opportunities and fill positions.

"I like to think of it as a pendulum. I think it's swinging back our way. I think we are seeing higher recruiting numbers than we have in years past, so it is a positive swing," 1

Sgt. Katie Salzman with ISP said.

Salzman believes this swing will give ISP a much-needed boost to address a shortage of troopers.

"We are allotted about 1,280 give or take, but we're sitting right now at 1,134, so we're about 120,150 shy right now, unfortunately. We also usually average about 50 retirements a year, so you know we do anticipate. Short for troopers for a while." Salzman said.

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