Michigan State Police Director Col. Joe Gasper Monday recognized Trooper Evan Alkema of the Wayland Post as the 2019 Doctor Carl A. Gerstacker Trooper of the Year.

Alkema currently serves as a field training officer, drug recognition expert and a standardized field sobriety test instructor.

Others that were honored were Justin Steichert as the 2019 Motor Carrier of the Year, and Ms. Sarah Leist as the 2019 Civilian of the Year.