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| 6786 | 2008-08-11 | Statewide | Twenty New Troopers for Louisiana |
| LOUISIANA STATE POLICE COURTESY LOYALTY SERVICE Colonel Michael D. Edmonson, Superintendent HEADQUARTERS- NEWS RELEASE August 11, 2008 Twenty New Troopers for Louisiana BATON ROUGE- The Louisiana State Police Training Academy is proud to announce the graduation of State Police Cadet Class 90. The graduation ceremony will be held on Friday, August 8, 2008, at 10:00 A.M. at the Louisiana State Police Training Academy Auditorium in Baton Rouge. Twenty cadets from across the state will be taking their official oath of office as they begin their careers of dedication, protection and service to the citizens of Louisiana. In addition to honoring our newest troopers, State Police Superintendent, Colonel Mike Edmonson, will make a special presentation to the keynote speaker for the ceremony, retired Louisiana State Trooper Bobby Smith. Smith was shot in the face while performing his duties in 1986 with only three years on the job. The resulting injuries caused him permanent blindness. Since leaving the State Police, Smith has written two books, founded and currently serves as the Director of FORTE (Foundation for Officers Recovering from Traumatic Events) and is a motivational speaker who routinely speaks to public safety agencies around the country about how to deal with traumatic events. State Police Cadet Class 90 will be recognizing Louisiana National Guardsman Danny Titus, brother of graduating State Police Cadet Matthew Titus. Colonel Edmonson will present Danny Titus with the American flag that flew over the Training Academy throughout the cadets' training. Titus was injured when a roadside bomb exploded while he was stationed in Baghdad in 2004. “I’m proud of the accomplishments of Cadet Class 90. Their efforts show it is not about who you are, but rather what you are.” said Colonel Edmonson. “These fine young men are committed to honor, courage, loyalty and service, which are core values of State Police. Having been a State Trooper for over 28 years, I know what it takes to earn our gold badge and these young men earned the privilege of being called Louisiana State Troopers.” The following is a list of graduates from Cadet Class 90 and their respective Troop assignments: Troop A- Baton Rouge Steven P. Bunch Albert H. Paxton Chad L. Collins Troop B- Kenner Gustave J. Bethea Kory J. Borcherding Samuel Charles, Jr. Troop D- Lake Charles Derek J. Cormier Keith L. James Rodney T. Owens Peter C. Smith Troop F- Monroe Ryan D. Baker Shaune D. Maynard Troop G- Shreveport Robert J. Lummus Matthew W. Titus
Damien. McAlister August C. McKay, III Russell E. Sibley, Jr. Paul S. Strickland Please join us as we honor these newly appointed State Troopers. The Louisiana State Police Training Academy is located at 7901 Independence Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70806. This event is open to the public. Media is encouraged to attend.
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