VASSALBORO – Andrew Hardy of Farmington is among Maine’s nine newest State Police troopers who received their badges on Friday in ceremonies at the Maine Criminal Justice Academy.
With his class, Trooper Hardy completed the 10 weeks of specialized State Police training and will now patrol with a veteran trooper, before beginning patrols on his own with Troop C (Somerset, Kennebec and Franklin counties).
Hardy is a former Wilton police officer. He graduated from Mt. Blue High School and the University of New Hampshire.
The chief of the State Police, Colonel Robert Williams told the new troopers to treat everyone with respect. “Your reputation is your name , and your name is your bond. You get only one name and if you ruin it, you can’t get another,” Williams said.
The chief said State Police continue to seek men and women interested in a career as a state trooper and the next training for prospective troopers will begin in August. Applications and information are available on the State Police web page – www.maine.gov/dps/msp.
Congratulation Trp. Hardy. Be safe out there road!
Congratulations Officer Hardy!
Congratulations Andrew!!
Congrats to OUR NEW TROOPER. We wish you all the best and GOD SPEED ON THE ROAD.
Andrew, I knew when we interview you for the job in Wilton you were going to move on someday. You are now State Trooper Hardy and you will make Maine and your family proud. Good Luck and enjoy your new career ahead of you.
Congratulations Andrew. Good luck on the road.
Hey cousin congratulation I’m proud of you.
Congratulations!
Congratulations Andrew, job well done. You will enjoy working with G.J. and his partner. You have a great a wide career ahead of you and you will do well , you have a great head on those shoulders of yours. Be safe and watch your 6.
Congrats Trooper Hardy. You’ll be a great State Trooper for Franklin County residents. Stay SAfe brother.
Congrats!! you deserve it!
Congratulations Officer Hardy!!! Well wishes for your career as a trooper!
Congratulations, Andrew! Prayers sent your way for safety on the roads.
We are very proud of you and look forward to working with you as Trooper Hardy.