LANSING—Michigan communities benefit from the addition of 57 troopers who graduated August 20 from the 139th Trooper Recruit School. The Jackson Post welcomes Tpr. Donald Hedglen, Tpr. Dakota Risner, and Tpr. Aaron Tait, who received the Academic Achievement Award.
During the ceremony in Lansing, in which Gov. Gretchen Whitmer was keynote speaker, Col. Joe Gasper, director of the Michigan State Police (MSP), administered the Oath of Office.
“Public service is a noble calling and I’m proud of the 57 graduates who join the ranks of the Michigan State Police today to begin serving the people of Michigan,” said Governor Whitmer. “The Michigan State Police is one of the premier law enforcement agencies in our country, and I want every trooper to know that as a former prosecutor, I got your back and I recognize and appreciate the sacrifices you make to keep us safe.”
The 139th Trooper Recruit School began on March 7 with 75 prospective troopers, at the MSP Training Academy in Lansing. Recruits received training in patrol techniques, report writing, ethics, cultural diversity and implicit bias, decision making, leadership, first aid, criminal law, crime scene processing, firearms, water safety, defensive tactics and precision driving.
Tpr. Brock Bowers was elected Class Orator. Also recognized were Tpr. Charles Gutt who received the Team Building Award, Tpr. Joseph Milbocker who received the Outstanding Performance Award, Tpr. Aaron Tait who received the Academic Achievement Award and Tpr. Shawn Cosgrove who received the Marksmanship Award.
“Today as we celebrate adding these 57 individuals to the Michigan State Police family, their future is laid out in front of them, full of opportunity and excitement,” said Gasper. “At a time when solidifying and growing relationships with the communities we serve is critically important, I know these newest troopers will rise to challenge, helping us to continue to deliver the very best in law enforcement services.”
Including the 57 graduates of the 139th Trooper Recruit School, there are approximately 1,215 troopers assigned statewide, and a total of 1,900 enlisted members in the MSP.
The next recruit school, the 140th Trooper Recruit School, begins on Aug. 22, at the MSP Training Academy in Lansing with 74 prospective troopers. They are expected to graduate on Feb. 17, 2022.
Visit: www.michigan.gov/MSPjobs for information on how to apply.
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