Daniels appoints Robert Carter, Jr. director of DNR law enforcement

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Gov. Mitch Daniels today announced the appointment of Robert Carter, Jr. as
chief law enforcement officer for the Department of Natural Resources.

Carter, who has served as the Clay County sheriff since 1999, was
recommended for the post by DNR Director Kyle Hupfer.

"Rob Carter has demonstrated outstanding leadership in community law
enforcement. Indiana conservation officers are an important part of our
public safety network, and Rob Carter will strengthen the already strong
ties between conservation officers and local law enforcement departments,"
Daniels said.

Indiana conservation officers enforce fish and wildlife regulations,
recreation and environmental laws, and criminal laws of the state. They
patrol DNR properties, lakes and streams; and they assist in a variety of
emergencies including floods, storms and river rescues. During the January
floods, Indiana conservation officers rescued 238 people, 12 dogs and 2
cats.

Carter assumes the rank of colonel with the appointment. There are 209
conservation officers with at least one officer assigned to each Indiana
county.

Carter joined the Clay County sherriff's department in 1989. He was
appointed chief deputy in 1996 and supervised officers and training for the
department. He was elected sheriff in 1998 and re-elected in 2002.

"I am grateful to Gov. Daniels and DNR Director Hupfer for this professional
and personal honor to serve as the state's chief conservation officer.
During my years with the Clay County sheriff's office, I have developed an
appreciation for the responsibilities and dedication of our conservation
officers. Sheriffs and conservation officers in each county across Indiana
have a strong working relationship. There is no doubt that we will
strengthen these law enforcement ties," Carter said.

"Rob Carter provides the experience and energy that we must demand of our
leaders. Rob understands that one of the most important responsibilities of
Indiana conservation officers is to teach people that safety must come first
when hunting, fishing, camping and simply enjoying the great outdoors. I am
confident that Rob will be very successful as the DNR's chief conservation
officer," Hupfer said