Nebraska State Patrol, (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today)
GRAND ISLAND — The next class of Nebraska State Patrol recruits has started its journey to earning the title of Nebraska State Trooper.
Fifteen new recruits began their training today at the Nebraska State Patrol Training Academy in Grand Island.
“These fifteen recruits have shown the character necessary to take on the mission of serving the people of Nebraska,” said Colonel John Bolduc, Superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol. “Our training troopers will combine that strong character with the skills and abilities these recruits will need in order to serve with dedication, compassion, and integrity.”
The recruits of Camp 71 are:
- Joel Alarcon-Ortega – Imperial, NE
- Addison Mackling – Emerson, NE
- Jennifer Alonso – Hastings, NE
- Ryan Painter – Springview, NE
- Alejandra Bautista Torres – Hastings, NE
- Jamie Shirley – Sioux Falls, SD
- Shania Daugherty – Hallam, NE
- Nickolas Sutton – San Antonio, TX
- Joseph Fausti – Clayton, WA
- Michael Vargas – Hershey, NE
- Gage Gonzales – Lincoln, NE
- Nathan Wamsley – Sidney, NE
- Aaron Krefft – Omaha, NE
- Kaidyn Whitmire – Kearney, NE
- Jace Kremer – Seward, NE
“This is an important day for the agency,” said Captain Andy Ecklund, NSP Director of Training. “Over the next 22 weeks, going through the training academy process, we’re going to transform them from 15 civilian individuals into a team of trained troopers ready to hit the streets to protect the communities.”
The Nebraska State Patrol basic recruit camp consists of hundreds of hours of classroom and practical instruction, including life-like scenarios designed to simulate situations troopers encounter while serving Nebraska. Camp 71 is scheduled to graduate on June 13, 2025.
Applications to join the next NSP class will open in February. Interested candidates can get information about the hiring process at NebraskaTroopers.com.
