North Dakota
North Dakota trooper earns state honor
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BISMARCK — North Dakota Highway Patrol Trooper Brett Mlynar recently was named the 2019 Trooper of the Year by the North Dakota Motor Carriers Association (NDMCA).
Mlynar serves the northeast region as a traffic enforcement trooper and is stationed in Devils Lake.
He has been a trooper since 2010 and is a canine handler, currently teamed with K9 Castor.
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.
Mlynar has received numerous commendations over the years, including Lake Region Peace Office of the Year in 2018, recognition from the North Dakota Department of Transportation for enforcement and traffic safety and from the Highway Patrol in recognition for efforts in criminal arrests, drug enforcement and occupant protection, as well as physical fitness.
The other nominees for the award were Trooper Anthony Hoaby, Trooper (now Sgt.) Jed Dahnke, Trooper Troy Roth and Trooper Preston Langer.
