Fifteen new troopers of the 62nd Basic Recruit Class in Nebraska State Patrol history received their badges and took the oath of office on Friday to officially join the ranks of NSP.
“These new troopers desire to serve our state and make a difference,” said Colonel John Bolduc, Superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol. “Through the challenges they’ve already overcome as a team, the members of Camp 62 have displayed their determination to serve Nebraska with integrity and rebuild the trust in law enforcement that has been shaken in recent weeks.”
Attendance at the ceremony was limited to comply with social distancing guidelines.
According to the Nebraska State Patrol, the class of Camp 62 completed 22 weeks of training at the Nebraska State Patrol Training Academy in Grand Island.
The training included extensive live-action scenarios as well as more than 1,000 hours of academic instruction, NSP added.
The new troopers will now be paired with veteran troopers to continue their training during a field training process.
“This class is a uniquely resilient camp,” said Colonel Bolduc. “They’ve been through COVID19, they’ve been on lockdown, and they’ve persevered in several different circumstances. They’ve proven themselves and I think they’re going to serve Nebraska to a level that we haven’t ever seen before.”