Eight Troopers have graduated from the 76th Recruit Training Troop (RTT) held at the Maine Criminal Justice Academy. The RTT is an intensive 10-week training program that readies new troopers for the rigors of rural and interstate patrol. This is in addition to the 18-week Basic Law Enforcement Training Program (BLETP) that is undertaken by all full-time law enforcement officers in the State of Maine.

In addition to Commissioner Michael Sauschuck and Col. John Cote, Governor Janet Mills addressed the 76th RTT graduating class welcoming them to State Law Enforcement.

The Troopers will be joining their assigned troops and begin patrolling next week.

“Congratulations and welcome!” said Maine State Police, in a news release.

Bambach, Andrew S.              Troop D

Broderick, Luke A.                 Troop B

Lowe, Gerald F.                      Troop D

McDonald, Cassandra L.        Troop C

Rose, Matthew R.                   Troop J

Turcotte, Ryan J.                     Troop C

Walp, Brady S.                       Troop G

Wilcox, Johnathon S.              Troop G