The next class of Nebraska State Patrol recruits has started its journey to becoming Nebraska State Troopers. Fifteen new recruits began their training Monday 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,” says 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 include Gage Gonzales of Lincoln, Jace Kremer of Seward and Shania Daugherty of Hallam. “This is an important day for the agency,” says 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.