On Friday the Montana Highway Patrol commissioned nine new troopers at the 54th Advanced Academy Graduation ceremony. The event took place at the Red Lion Colonial Hotel. “Each of you have exhibited qualities that are important for Montana Highway Patrol troopers to possess – character, perseverance, a strong work ethic, strength of body and mind, honesty, and a commitment to serving others,” Attorney General Tim Fox told the new troopers. “This endeavor you have chosen, my friends and colleagues, is a sacred duty and an honored profession. I congratulate you on what you have accomplished, and I congratulate you on becoming a member of an elite law enforcement organization.” Members of the 54th academy class include:
Lynwood S. Bateman, Jr., Initial Station Assignment: Culbertson, Residence: Whitehall
Patrick G. Crisswell, Initial Station Assignment: Forsyth, Residence: Miles City
Barry A. Kilpela, Initial Station Assignment: Sidney, Residence: Breckenridge, CO
Thomas R. Kruse, Initial Station Assignment: Havre, Residence: Helena
Wade S. Lamb, Initial Station Assignment: Sidney, Residence: Helena
Nicholas A. Navarro, Initial Station Assignment: Glendive, Residence: Deer Lodge
Alan J. Petersen, Initial Station Assignment: Wolf Point, Residence: Sisseton, SD
Zachary J. Rehbein, Initial Station Assignment: Superior, Residence: Bozeman
Cody W.P. Smith, Initial Station Assignment: Chinook, Residence: Butte
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