The State Highway Patrol proudly welcomed 22 new troopers today at a graduation ceremony held for the 159th Basic Highway Patrol School. The ceremony celebrates 29 weeks of extensive training to prepare the graduates for a career in law enforcement.
Department of Public Safety Chief of Staff Jane Ammons Gilchrist was guest speaker. The oath of office was administered by Judge Jefferson Griffin of the N.C. Court of Appeals. Col. Freddy L. Johnson Jr., commander of the State Highway Patrol, provided remarks to the newest sworn members of the State Highway Patrol.
Local man Zachary Faulk was among the graduates. His initial duty station is Columbus County.
“These newly sworn Troopers have a great responsibility placed upon them as ambassadors for our state,” said Johnson. “With that responsibility comes the opportunity for great reward as they will be in a position to positively impact lives through our traffic safety mission.”
The new state troopers will report to their respective duty stations on Aug. 30, to begin field training. A list of the graduates with their home county and assigned duty station is attached.
