HELENA – The Montana Highway Patrol (MHP) commissioned 17 new troopers at the 83rd Montana Highway Patrol Advanced Academy graduation ceremony today. Lieutenant Colonel Kyle Hayter and Bowen Greenwood, Clerk of Court Montana Supreme Court, addressed the new troopers prior to their swearing-in and badge pinning.
“I’m proud to have these men and women officially join the ranks of the Montana Highway Patrol. Montanans can trust the new troopers are well-trained and prepared to keep their communities safe,” Attorney General Knudsen said. “It’s my honor to welcome them to the Montana Department of Justice.”
“These 17 troopers have demonstrated incredible commitment, professionalism, and perseverance throughout their training. They are well prepared to meet the challenges of serving and protecting Montana communities and keeping our roadways safe. I am proud of their accomplishments and look forward to seeing the positive impact they will make throughout their careers within the Montana Highway Patrol,” MHP Colonel Kurt Sager said.
The troopers spent 12 weeks at the Montana Law Enforcement Academy and an additional 14 weeks at the MHP Advanced Academy in Boulder. After hundreds of hours of training, hard work, and dedication, these troopers are prepared to protect and serve Montanans.
Name Initial Duty Station
Erica Bach Great Falls
Chase Bramlet Livingston
Cooper Christensen Whitehall
Ryan Grasmick Bozeman
Alexander Kulpa Plains
Joshua Lynch Billings
John McCarley Anaconda
Skylar Mitchell Bridger
Toby Morrison Bozeman
Ethan Nicolai Livingston
Hunter Paulson Superior
Charles Pera Bozeman
Robin Reach Missoula
Brandon Robinson Cascade
Viktor Shokur Kalispell
Aleksandr Smirnov Kalispell
Gunnar Ward Joliet
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Graduates of the 83rd Montana Highway Patrol Advanced Academy
Anyone interested in a career with MHP can visit dojmt.gov/montana-highway-patrol/candidate-info/ for more information.
