JULY 7, 2025 (Grand Island, Neb.) — A new class of recruits has started their training to become Nebraska State Troopers. The 23 recruits represent the largest starting class in the last five years. Training for Camp 72 began Monday at the NSP Training Academy in Grand Island.
“Today is a great day for these recruits and for the State Patrol,” said Colonel Bryan Waugh, Superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol. “It’s a proud day to start with a large class, but today is just the beginning. These recruits have shown the drive to serve the people of Nebraska. Over the next six months, they’ll receive the best training in Nebraska to equip them to serve with dedication and professionalism.”
The recruits of Camp 72 are:
Wilber Aguilar Matias – Grand Island Centaz Minter – Richmond, KY
Cy Archer – Alda Brandon Mitzel – West Point
Justin Balters – Bennington Blake Olbrich – Bennington
Daniel Barker – Harrison Jacob Osborn – Omaha
Austin Bedell – Omaha Jarred Rogers – Lincoln
Caleb Brocker – Lake Crystal, MN Greyson Schatz – Columbus
Daniel Christenson – Aurora Kylee Schoen – Filley
Cameron Frost – Omaha Haylee Sitzman – Wayne
Brandon Galla – Blair Aaron Strode – Ravenna
Nicolas Guynn – North Fork, CA Kayden Stubbs – Maxwell
Connor Lange – Missouri Valley, IA Mike Tinsley Jr. – North Platte
Cameron Miller – Atkinson
