Montana Highway Patrol Graduates 11 New Troopers

The Montana Highway Patrol (MHP) held a graduation ceremony on Friday, September 19th for the 82nd Montana Highway Patrol Advanced Academy, during which 11 new troopers were officially commissioned. Attorney General Knudsen and MHP Colonel Kurt Sager addressed the graduates prior to the swearing-in and badge pinning ceremonies.

"I am proud to welcome 11 new troopers to the Montana Highway Patrol. It was my honor to join Col. Sager, along with their families and friends, to swear in the troopers who completed several weeks of intensive training to get them to this spot today. I wish each of you safety and success as you begin your careers protecting and serving the people of Montana," Attorney General Knudsen said.

“Our new troopers are ready to hit the road and I am honored to watch them succeed. I am confident they are prepared for the challenges they will face. I look forward to working with them throughout their careers with the patrol. Please welcome these troopers out on the road as they embark on their career,” MHP Colonel Kurt Sager said.

The newly commissioned troopers completed an extensive 12-week curriculum at the Montana Law Enforcement Academy, followed by an additional 14 weeks at the MHP Advanced Academy in Boulder. After dedicating hundreds of hours to training and hard work, these individuals are now well-prepared to uphold their responsibilities in protecting and serving the people of Montana.

Name                                                          Initial Duty Station
William Bell                                             Superior
Krystian Cruz Szyska                         Kalispell                    
Tristan Eldridge                                     Whitehall
Georgianna Estell                                 Great Falls
Connor Gaughn                                     Billings
Mason Jaquith                                       Bozeman
Ryan O’Neil                                              Billings
Mayson Palen                                         Superior
Brandon South                                       Columbus
Dakota Talt                                               Livingston
Nicholas Workman                             Three Forks