Eighteen new Nebraska State Troopers are ready to begin serving across the state. Members of the Nebraska State Patrol’s 72nd Basic Recruit Class were sworn-in Friday during a ceremony at the State Capitol in Lincoln.
The 18 members of Camp 72 completed 22 weeks of training, including live-action scenarios and academic instruction. Their education now continues in the field, pairing with veteran troopers in the field training process.
“You’ve earned it. You’ve proven you’re capable of doing this job,” Colonel Bryan Waugh told the class. “I wish you safety, success, and a long career of protecting and serving Nebraska.”
“You have been trained to be the best of the best. You’ve gone through processes and pushed yourself. I think everyone here would agree you’ve done things you never thought you could,” said Governor Pillen. “Thank you for answering the call of public service and being a part of the Nebraska State Patrol.”
The graduates of Camp 72 are:
| Name | Hometown | Badge | Duty Station |
| Wilber Aguilar Matias | Grand Island | 196 | Waverly |
| Cy Archer | Alda | 277 | Aurora/York |
| Daniel Barker | Harrison | 279 | Chadron |
| Caleb Brocker | Omaha | 195 | Omaha |
| Daniel Christenson | Aurora | 429 | Hastings |
| Cameron Frost | Papillion | 434 | Omaha |
| Brandon Galla | Blair | 438 | Omaha |
| Nicolas Guynn | Kearney | 439 | Grand Island |
| Connor Lange | Missouri Valley, IA | 448 | Nebraska City |
| Cameron Miller | Gering | 449 | Scottsbluff |
| Centaz Minter | Richmond, KY | 455 | Kearney |
| Brandon Mitzel | West Point | 457 | Nebraska City |
| Blake Olbrich | Omaha | 458 | Fremont |
| Jarred Rogers | Lincoln | 272 | Waverly |
| Haylee Sitzman | Wayne | 547 | North Platte |
| Aaron Strode | Ravenna | 466 | McCook |
| Kayden Stubbs | Maxwell | 472 | North Platte |
| Michael Tinsley, Jr. | North Platte | 479 | North Platte |
NSP’s next recruit class, Camp 73, is scheduled to begin training on January 5, 2026. Applications for Camp 74 are scheduled to open in March with camp beginning in July 2026.
Anyone interested in a rewarding career serving the people of Nebraska can get information about the hiring process, the training provided to recruits, and the benefits of becoming a trooper by visiting NebraskaTroopers.com.