Trooper Mark Naylor Named Trooper of the District

Trp. Naylor is a two-year veteran of the Indiana State Police-Versailles.

Mark Naylor. Photo provided.

(Versailles, Ind.) - The Indiana State Police held an awards and recognition ceremony in Indianapolis this past Tuesday, April 21.

The ceremony publicly recognized the achievements and accomplishments that all too often go without the proper recognition. Officers were recognized for their dedication, service, bravery, and devotion to the department and the citizens of Indiana.

Trooper Mark Naylor was recognized as the 2025 Trooper of District for the Versailles Post. This award is given annually to a trooper in each district that personifies integrity, professionalism, and a well-rounded work ethic. Trp. Naylor was selected by his command staff for his dedication, traffic and criminal enforcement, community involvement, and other services performed for the department beyond normal expectations.

In 2025, Trp. Naylor made 182 criminal arrests and made 25 arrests for operating while intoxicated. During the year, he additionally made nearly 800 traffic stops and investigated 12 crashes. Trp. Naylor additionally served as a Field Training Officer, training rookie troopers. He excelled in working criminal investigations and was an asset in assisting other troopers and officers from other agencies in his patrol area. 

Trp. Naylor is a two-year veteran of the Indiana State Police. He is a 2008 graduate of Jennings County High School, North Vernon, Indiana.  After high school, he attended Indiana University where he graduated in 2012 with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. While at Indiana University, Trp. Naylor participated in the Indiana University Police Department Cadet Program, serving as an IUPD Officer until graduation.  He then served with the Jennings County Sheriff’s Office from 2013-2015 and the Greensburg Police Department from 2015 until getting accepted into the Indiana State Police Academy in 2024.

Lt. Paul Adams, Commander of the Indiana State Police-Versailles Post, stated, “Trooper Naylor is deserving of receiving the 2025 Trooper of the District Award for the Versailles Post due to his work ethic and dedication to the mission of the Indiana State Police.  He is committed to making our roads and communities safer and we are grateful for his service.”