2/11/2005
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Mayor names new crime lab director
INDIANAPOLIS - Mayor Bart Peterson today announced that he has appointed Indiana State Police (ISP) Lieutenant colonel Michael Medler to serve as director of the Indianapolis - Marion County forensic services agency, the city and county's crime lab. A nationwide search had been conducted to find a director for the lab.
Medler most recently served as a lieutenant colonel in ISP's Bureau of Criminal Investigations, where he oversaw criminal investigations, gaming, and the laboratory division and served as a crime scene investigator. He also was involved in the development of the State of Indiana Forensic and Health Sciences Laboratory scheduled to open in 2006.
"We are fortunate that Mike is willing to serve in this position," Mayor Peterson said. "The crime lab has been under great scrutiny, and we needed someone with his experience, education and integrity to run the crime lab in a way that commands the respect it will need to function as a dependable tool in investigating crimes."
Medler has significant experience not only in criminal investigation, but also in management. From 1988 to 2002, he was responsible for all training of ISP personnel including the Recruit Academy, in-service training and health management programs. From 1987 to 1988, he was responsible for all training and human resources issues including hiring, interviews, assessment centers, promotion processes, performance evaluation systems and pension and insurance issues. He also has managed the operations of four statewide regional crime laboratories, 18 evidence holding facilities and the statewide crime scene technician program.
Medler received a bachelor's degree in Political Science/Pre-law from Wabash College and is a graduate of the FBI National Academy.
"I am excited about this opportunity and am flattered that Mayor Peterson has given me this responsibility," Medler said. "The Mayor and Public Safety Director Robert Turner have made great strides in improving the crime lab, and my intention is to take it a few steps further and make it one of the best in the country."
Medler will begin serving as director on February 21.
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