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Fowler Today
By the People, for the People
Indiana State Police Sergeant Retires After 42 Years
Veteran public information officer Todd Ringle signs off after over four decades of service.
Apr. 9, 2026 at 6:13pm
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The retirement of a veteran Indiana State Police sergeant who served as a trusted public information officer for over 25 years marks the end of an era for law enforcement and media relations in the region.Fowler TodayAfter 42 years with the Indiana State Police, Sergeant Todd Ringle has retired. Ringle, a native of Fowler, Indiana, began his career as a dispatcher in 1984 and later joined the 43rd recruit academy, patrolling Pike and Warrick counties. In 2000, he was promoted to sergeant and served as the public information officer for the Evansville District for over 25 years, working closely with local media.
Why it matters
Ringle's retirement marks the end of an era for the Indiana State Police and the southwestern Indiana media landscape. As a longtime public information officer, he was a trusted source of information and a key link between law enforcement and the community.
The details
Ringle recorded a final sign-off message on the State Police social media page, thanking his colleagues and the dispatch center for their support over the past four decades. He plans to spend more time golfing, traveling, and being with his family in retirement.
- Ringle began his career as a dispatcher in July 1984.
- He joined the 43rd recruit academy in 1985 and graduated that November.
- Ringle was promoted to sergeant in 2000 and became the public information officer for the Evansville District.
- Ringle served as the public information officer for over 25 years.
- Ringle's last day on the job was Wednesday, April 9, 2026.
The players
Todd Ringle
A 42-year veteran of the Indiana State Police, Ringle served as a primary source of information for southwestern Indiana media for over 25 years as the public information officer for the Evansville District.
Indiana State Police
The state law enforcement agency where Ringle spent his entire 42-year career, starting as a dispatcher and later becoming a sergeant and public information officer.
What they’re saying
“I want to take a second to thank everyone at the Regional Three Dispatch Center for keeping a watchful eye over me… I would also like to thank my state police family, especially those in the Evansville District, for being part of my extended family for over 40 years. I can assure you, all of you will be very much missed… 35-10 is 10-42 for the final time. God bless you all.”
— Todd Ringle, Indiana State Police Sergeant
The takeaway
Ringle's retirement after over four decades of service to the Indiana State Police and the southwestern Indiana community highlights the importance of trusted public information officers in bridging the gap between law enforcement and the media. His departure marks the end of an era and the loss of a valuable institutional knowledge and community resource.