Nebraska State Patrol Begins Largest Training Class in Five Years

JULY 7, 2025 (Grand Island, Neb.)  — A new class of recruits has started their training to become Nebraska State Troopers. The 23 recruits represent the largest starting class in the last five years. Training for Camp 72 began today at the NSP Training Academy in Grand Island.

“Today is a great day for these recruits and for the State Patrol,” said Colonel Bryan Waugh, Superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol. “It’s a proud day to start with a large class, but today is just the beginning. These recruits have shown the drive to serve the people of Nebraska. Over the next six months, they’ll receive the best training in Nebraska to equip them to serve with dedication and professionalism.”

The recruits of Camp 72 are:

Wilber Aguilar Matias – Grand Island                                   Centaz Minter – Richmond, KY
Cy Archer – Alda                                                                   Brandon Mitzel – West Point
Justin Balters – Bennington                                                    Blake Olbrich – Bennington
Daniel Barker – Harrison                                                        Jacob Osborn – Omaha
Austin Bedell – Omaha                                                          Jarred Rogers – Lincoln
Caleb Brocker – Lake Crystal, MN                                        Greyson Schatz – Columbus
Daniel Christenson – Aurora                                                  Kylee Schoen – Filley
Cameron Frost – Omaha                                                         Haylee Sitzman – Wayne
Brandon Galla – Blair                                                             Aaron Strode – Ravenna
Nicolas Guynn – North Fork, CA                                          Kayden Stubbs – Maxwell
Connor Lange – Missouri Valley, IA                                     Mike Tinsley Jr. – North Platte
Cameron Miller – Atkinson

The Nebraska State Patrol basic recruit camp consists of hundreds of hours of classroom and practical instruction, including life-like scenarios designed to simulate situations troopers encounter while serving Nebraska. Camp 72 is scheduled to graduate on December 19, 2025.

Applications for the next NSP class will open in August, with camp beginning in January 2026. Interested candidates can get information at NebraskaTroopers.com.