FRANKFORT, Ind. (February 14, 2024) – Clinton County Coroner Ed Cripe has been elected president of the Indiana Coroners’ Association. The not-for-profit organization supports coroners across the state through education, training, and the provision of resources essential for effective death investigations.
Cripe, who served as the association’s Vice President last year, assumed the presidency January 1. In his new capacity, he will oversee all association meetings and serve as the Legislative Chairman, advocating for coroner-related issues at the state capitol.
“It is an honor to be entrusted with the presidency of the Indiana Coroners’ Association,” Cripe stated in a media release. “I am committed to upholding our mission and ensuring that coroners across the state have the necessary resources and support they need to carry out their vital responsibilities.”
With a tenure spanning over two decades, Cripe’s dedication to the coroner profession is evident through his active involvement in organizations such as the Association of Indiana Counties, where he serves on the Legislative Committee. He is also an instructor for the Indiana State Coroners Training Board. Cripe, who previously served as Clinton County Coroner from 2005 to 2012, resumed office in 2021 and is currently on the Republican 2024 primary ballet for coroner.
