Next Class of Nebraska State Troopers Begins Training

JULY 6, 2026 (GRAND ISLAND, Neb.)  —  A new class of Nebraska State Patrol recruit training is underway at the NSP Training Academy in Grand Island. The recruits of Camp 74 started their journey today to earn the title of Nebraska State Trooper.

“These recruits are embarking on a fulfilling journey to earn their place among the dedicated Nebraska State Troopers working every day to keep Nebraska safe,” said Colonel Bryan Waugh, Superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol. “The training is difficult by design, but we believe these recruits have the character to take on the challenge and become the troopers Nebraskans deserve to have serving our great state.”

The 13 recruits of Camp 74 come to NSP from several communities across Nebraska and Colorado. The recruits are:

Liberty Baker – Silver Creek

Alexis Hackbart – Julesburg, CO

Dylan Hall - Norfolk

Avery Hayward – Big Springs

Nathaniel Heins – Central City

Conner Hendrickson – Waterloo

Gideon Hill - Omaha

Ryen House - Scottsbluff

Ashton Koch - Pierce

Zachary Olson - Gibbon

Brendan Owings - Elkhorn

Gage Schmidt - Columbus

Jordan Soto-Stopak - Albion

Nebraska State Patrol recruits undergo hundreds of hours of classroom instruction and scenario-based training to prepare them to serve as troopers. Camp 74 is scheduled to graduate on December 18, 2026.

“These recruits have shown their desire to serve others and have earned their spot in the training process,” said Captain Noah McNeese, NSP Director of Training. “Our Training Academy staff will now equip them with the skills they need to serve with honor and integrity.

Anyone interested in a career as a Nebraska State Trooper can connect with NSP recruiters, get more information about the career, and learn about the benefits at NebraskaTroopers.com