Forty-one new Michigan State Police troopers will report for work at MSP posts across the state this week following graduation from the 131st Trooper Recruit School.
New Trooper Ryan Fras has been assigned to the Wayland Post, joining Trooper Alex Harless, a graduate of the 130th trooper recruit school.
The graduation ceremony on Dec. 22 also marked the debut of MSP’s new Campaign hats, a nod to what they wore until the early 1920s. Active enforcement members are now wearing the hats for its 100th Anniversary, which will be celebrated throughout 2017.
Governor Rick Snyder was keynote speaker. MSP Director Col. Kriste Kibbey Etue administered the oath of office during the ceremony at the Lansing Center.
“I expect you to do what’s right, to do your best and to treat others the way you want to be treated. In everything you do, I ask that you provide ‘Service With a Purpose,’" she said.
The recruit school began July 17, with 50 prospective troopers. For the past 23 weeks, recruits received training in firearms, water safety, defensive tactics, patrol techniques, report writing, ethics, first aid, criminal law, crime scene processing and precision driving. All applicants must pass a stringent selection process with a physical fitness test, background investigation and hiring interview. Currently there are1,065 troopers assigned statewide.
The MSP is actively recruiting. Interested candidates should visit www.michigan.gov/mspjobs for more information on how to apply.
