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Wyoming Highway Patrol commissions 101st class Four new troopers commissioned in December By WHP Safety and Training WHP commissioned four cadets to the rank of troopers upon completion of their intensive training academy courses. During their academy, the new troopers were instructed in a variety of classes, including firearms, commercial carrier, physical training, RADAR/LIDAR, emergency vehicle operation, custody and control, crash investigation and other training. Being a state trooper for the Wyoming Highway Patrol can be a challenging, yet rewarding career as it takes a special person to become a Wyoming State trooper. All troopers take an oath to protect and serve all citizens of this great state with courtesy, professionalism and integrity as Wyoming’s troopers represent the agency brand of “Guardians of the Cowboy State.” The new troopers participated in their swearing-in ceremony in front of family and friends at the Wyoming Supreme Court building. The ceremony marked the 101st graduating class of the Wyoming Highway Patrol Academy. The following troopers are now working with a field training officer in areas throughout the state.
Trooper Jarred Bigg, Torrington Bigg is a Torrington resident, having lived in the area for more than a decade. He worked for the Wyoming Department of Corrections at the Torrington facility beginning in 2013. At the time of his transfer to the Wyoming Highway Patrol, he was a corporal and instructor of firearms and first aid/CPR AED. Bigg is assigned to Division F serving Goshen and Platte Counties, and is excited to take a more active role in law enforcement. In his spare time, he Bigg enjoys training and competing in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, hiking, biking, shooting and any other outdoor pursuit.
Trooper Shawncey Day, Casper Day was born in Rochester, Minnesota. He is from a first responder family. Day was a police officer in Iowa from 2017-2021 and began working for the Wyoming Highway Patrol in August 2021. He is assigned to Division B in Casper and is excited to be a Guardian of the Cowboy State. In his free time, Day enjoys the outdoors and going on road-trips. Day
Trooper Mark Kittelson, Cheyenne Kittelson moved from Colorado to Cheyenne after he and his family fell in love with the Wyoming way of life. He grew up in a military family and has lived all across the United States, from small towns to large cities. Kittleson, his wife and four children are extremely happy to settle down and call Cheyenne their home. His family loves living in the country where they can all spend their free time enjoying outdoor Kittleson activities.
Trooper Brandon Todd, Cheyenne Todd is a Wyoming native, born and raised in Cheyenne. He is in the Army National Guard and has served for three years. Todd was deployed with the Army National Guard from 2019 to 2020. Once returning from that deployment, he worked full-time with the Army National Guard and started working for the Wyoming Highway Patrol shortly after. He is assigned to Division A in Cheyenne and is excited and eager to serve and protect the great citizens in Todd the state of Wyoming.
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