29 years in law enforcement is a long time…friends and family were on hand Friday afternoon for an open house honoring Captain Gerry Hepp of the Fishers Police Department as Hepp retires from the force.

Hepp’s first job as a police officer was in 1990 when he was hired by the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Department.  In 1995, he joined the Fishers Police force.  Captain Hepp had a number of jobs while with the Fishers Police….including Public Information Officer, DARE instructor, trainer for other officers, and recruitment.

Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness told the crowd Hepp will be sorely missed.  “On behalf of a grateful city, we do appreciate all the years you’ve put into not only this organization, but our city,” the mayor said.

“Today is about smiles rather than tears, so let’s stick with smiles,” said Captain Hepp.

He described his fellow officers at the open house as an “incredible” group.  “It is what drove me to this career, being with people, working with people,” Hepp said.

Hepp finished his remarks talking about his family and began to show some emotion.

Cpt. Hepp receives a token of appreciation from Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness