(ELKHART) – An Indiana State Police trooper assigned to Northeast Indiana has been promoted.

ISP Superintendent Douglas Carter has announced the promotion of Senior Trooper Gamaliel Reeves to the rank of Sergeant. Reeves will serve as a Squad Sergeant at the Indiana State Police Toll Road Post supervising a squad of troopers.

Reeves, an Elkhart County native, graduated from Elkhart Central High School in 1992. He attended Bethel College and eared a Bachelor’s Degree in Education.

Reeves joined the Elkhart Police Department, serving nearly 12 years as a patrol officer, community relations officer, detective and a member of the their Emergency Response Team. He graduated from the 69th Indiana State Police Recruit Academy in August 2008 and was ranked first in his class. He was assigned to the Bremen District and handled patrol duties in St. Joseph County. He also spent time assigned to the DUI Task Force as well as the Methamphetamine Suppression Team.

In 2010, Reeves was assigned to the Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division where he ensured commercial vehicles maintained compliance to be on the roads.

Reeves and his family live in Elkhart County.