ISP North SWAT Team Leader Sgt. Jim Stanley Retires After 25 Years

A LaVille High School graduate who spent much of his career serving on the Indiana State Police SWAT team has retired after 25 years of service.

Sgt. Jim Stanley began his career with the Indiana State Police after graduating from the 62nd Recruit Academy in 2001.

Stanley was initially assigned to the Toll Road Post, where he served until 2008. He then transferred to Special Operations and became a full-time member of the SWAT team.

In 2015, Stanley was promoted to sergeant and became the North SWAT Team Leader, a position he held until his retirement.

Stanley graduated from LaVille High School in 1995 and later earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Indiana State University.

He also served seven years in the Army National Guard, reaching the rank of corporal and participating in Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003.

Throughout his career with the Indiana State Police, Stanley served as a field training officer and an instructor in Taser use, control tactics and firearms. His SWAT specialties included mechanical breaching, explosive breaching and hostage crisis negotiation.

According to the Indiana State Police, Stanley will enjoy a more relaxed pace of life in St. Joseph County, where he lives with his wife.