On June 20th, the Montana Highway Patrol (MHP) commissioned 17 new troopers, marking the largest graduating class in the past two decades. During the ceremony held in Helena, Attorney General Knudsen and MHP Colonel Kurt Sager congratulated the recruits as they prepared for their badge pinning.
“The new troopers will join the ranks of some of the best and bravest law enforcement officers in the country. I’m proud of their decision to join the Montana Highway Patrol and confident in their ability to protect Montanans and their communities,” Attorney General Knudsen stated.
“It’s a privilege to welcome these 17 new troopers to the Montana Highway Patrol. These men and women are ready to serve their communities with pride and dedication as we continue to carry out our mission of protecting Montana’s roads and highways,” Col. Sager stated.
The new troopers culminated their training as part of the 81st MHP Advanced Academy, completing an intense 24-week program. Twelve of the new troopers are originally from Montana, and the rest hail from various states, including Missouri, Pennsylvania, Oregon, and California.
Name – Initial Duty Station / Hometown
Leif Anderberg – Great Falls / Great Falls
Joseph Arias – Kalispell / Kalispell
Alan Au Buchon – Bozeman / Jefferson City, MO
Ray Barricelli – Glendive / Dingsman Ferry, PA
Jesse Berg – Miles City / Miles City
Cody Bicknell – Chinook / Kalispell
Jen Brehm – Missoula / Julian, CA
Joy Downer – Deer Lodge / Helena
Trevor Frandsen – Missoula / Missoula
James Greaney – Townsend / Helena
Alan Janzen – Townsend / Fairfield
Samantha Klein – Polson / Sandy, OR
Will Link – Butte / Butte
Levi Little – Drummond / Helena
Jonah Logan – Eureka / Libby
Emelie Maes – Helena / Helena
Jen Torgerson – Havre / Havre
Following the graduation ceremony, a promotion ceremony took place, with Lucas Herl being promoted to Impaired Driving Section Sergeant and Andrew Horton taking on the role of Detachment Commander in Libby.
Author: Karen Anderson
Karen is the Editor-in-Chief overseeing all news operations at Foxys Publishing Co. She also loves photography and spending time with her dogs.
