WHP commissions 11 new recruits on Oct. 25

The Wyoming Highway Patrol commissioned 11 recruits as troopers during a ceremony at the state Supreme Court building in Cheyenne on Oct. 25.

WHP commissioned members of the class 95 following the completion of an intensive training academy. During their training, the troopers underwent physical training and took a variety of classes that dealt with topics such as firearms, commercial carriers, RADAR/LIDAR, emergency vehicle operation, custody and control and crash investigation.

Class 95 participated in more than 1,210 hours of academy training.

Being a trooper can be a challenging yet rewarding career as it takes a special person. All troopers take an oath to protect and serve the citizens of this great state with courtesy, professionalism and integrity as they represent the agency brand of “Guardians of the Cowboy State.”

The following is Wyoming Highway Patrol Class 95:

• Trooper Daniel A. Adame (Badge # 49 Casper) 
• Trooper Rebecca R. Cassidy (Badge # 93 Cheyenne) 
• Trooper Nicholas K. Haller (Badge # 90 Elk Mountain) 
• Trooper Daniel Q. Hite (Badge # 110 Powell)
• Trooper Christopher C. Martin (Badge # 97 Douglas) 
• Trooper Andres A. Martinez (Badge # 83 Rawlins)
• Trooper Christopher D. McGuire (Badge # 79 Wheatland) 
• Trooper Jason N. Ramsey (Badge # 78 Lander) 
• Trooper Ethan D. Smith (Badge # 128 Laramie) 
• Trooper Luis A. Tapia-Vera (Badge # 81 Evanston) 
• Trooper Jason R. Venable (Badge # 62 Worland)

The following troopers received special awards. They are:

• Colonel’s Leadership Award: Trooper Christopher D. McGuire  
• Top Academic Award: Trooper Ethan Smith 
• Top Fitness Award: Trooper Christopher C. Martin
• Top Firearms Award: Trooper Christopher C. Martin
• Most Improved Fitness Award: Trooper Rebecca R. Cassidy