The State Highway Patrol on Friday celebrated the graduation of 25 new troopers at a ceremony held for the 164 th Basic Highway Patrol School.
Among them is Trooper Aaron Beasley, who is assigned to Wake County.
The ceremony recognized the state’s newest troopers on their accomplishment and decision to embark on a career of service to the state of North Carolina. The ceremony culminated 14 weeks of demanding training received at the State Highway Patrol Academy in Raleigh.
The ceremony was held at 10 a.m. at The Shepherd’s Church in Cary. Department of Public Safety Chief of Staff Jane Ammons Gilchrist served as guest speaker, providing remarks to the ceremony attendees. The oath of office was administered by Judge Michael Stading of the North Carolina Court of Appeals.
Col. Freddy L. Johnson Jr., commander of the State Highway Patrol, provided words of guidance and encouragement to the new graduates.
“We are so proud to welcome these 25 new Troopers to our agency and are looking forward to the positive impact they will have on their communities,” said Johnson. “I am confident that their careers will only add to the 95-year legacy rich in professional and dedicated service to the people of North Carolina.”