North Dakota Highway Patrol

Today, #NDHP Troopers escorted a barn move from Rural Burnstad to rural Zeeland: 58 feet wide, 26 feet tall and 80 feet long.

The North Dakota Highway Patrol is looking for a part-time pilot to help us fulfill our mission! Interested? Take a look at our official job posting and apply today! ✈️

NDHP Trooper Myles Sundby was recently named the 2023 Trooper of the Year by the North Dakota Motor Carriers Association (NDMCA). Sundby serves as a motor carrier operations trooper and is stationed in Grand Forks. Trooper Sundby graduated from Minot State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice. He attended the NDHP Academy from August 29, 2005, through February 9, 2006. He was initially stationed as a Traffic Enforcement Trooper in Grafton prior to transferring to Grand Forks as a Traffic Enforcement Trooper from July 2007 until June 2010. In July 2010, he was reassigned as a Traffic Enforcement Trooper in Williston where served two years and then transferred to Carrington until November 2013. He then became a Motor Carrier Enforcement Trooper and continued to serve in Carrington until September 2017. He transferred to Maddock and served as a Motor Carrier Enforcement Trooper from October 2017 until Augst 2021. He then transferred to Grand Forks where he continues to serve. NDMCA’s Trooper of the Year award reflects the trucking industry’s appreciation for enhancing safety for those who depend on the highway for their livelihood. In a letter nominating him for the award, it was noted Trooper Sundby serves “with dedication and distinction” and noted his “unparalleled focus on protecting North Dakota’s roadway infrastructure.” Trooper Sundby recorded the agency’s highest number of overload enforcement citations in 2022-2023. He was nominated for the 2023 Governor’s Award for Excellence in Public Service and is a recipient of the Colonel’s Award for Excellence. He is an active participant in the SpecialOlympics-North Dakota Truck Convoy and serves his local community, most notably with Immanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery Grounds Crew, Buxton;and Central Valley School,Reynolds-Buxton. Other nominees for the 2022 award were Trooper Grant Lonski, southwest region; Trooper William Brown, southwest region; Trooper Ryan Mugan, northeast region; Trooper Thomas Steenstrup, southeast region; and Trooper Brandon Wade, Motor Carrier Operations.

Happy June everyone! 😎☕️ Hope everyone had a great May - ours was BUSY! Quick #NDHP hiring update: we gave final offers to 11 applicants, including 7 POST licensed, high quality cops!👮♂️ Several have started their academy time & are doing great! 😃 looking forward to seeing these guys out patrolling ND roads! 🚔 North Dakota Highway Patrol

Construction season is upon us, check out our press conference with NDDOT to learn more. #NDHP

Congratulations to Trooper Olson from Minot who was awarded the Eagle Award by the Minot Chamber EDC for his kindness, patience, and professionalism during a traffic stop. Trooper Olson was nominated by a Minot area citizen who had been stopped for speeding. #NDHP

Members of the North Dakota Highway Patrol and Honor Guard are in Washington D.C. for the Annual National Peace Officers’ Memorial services this week. We are honored to represent North Dakota as we thank law enforcement from across the country for their service and pay our respects to those who have lost their lives in the line of duty. In 2023 two North Dakota peace officers paid the ultimate sacrifice, Officer Jake Wallin — Fargo PD and Deputy Paul Martin — Mercer County SO.

**Final Day to apply for the #NDHP Youth Academy. If you're 16-19 and want to get hands-on experience driving, weapons training, CPR/First Aid, and learning about a great career with the NDHP-apply today: https://zurl.co/Es5y. The 2024 NDHP YA will be July 30 – Aug. 1.

It's a BEAUTIFUL day for a run! In celebration of #PoliceWeek2024, Officers from the #NDHP; @Grand Forks Police Department; @University of North Dakota PD; ran 8 miles around the city of Grand Forks. S/O to GFPD and @Grand Forks County Sheriff's Office for providing traffic control.

Can your vehicle's registration be suspended? Yes, violations against NDCC regulations on window tint, fender requirements, mufflers, license plates etc. can result in suspension. Learn more #NDHP Trooper Hayen's new Under the Trooper's Hat article: https://zurl.co/PjLj