Newtowner Becomes State Trooper; Assigned To Troop G In Bridgeport

One of the 73 new state troopers who graduated from the Connecticut State Police Academy in ceremonies on July 20 is a Newtown resident.

The new trooper who lives in Newtown is Phousisongkhamloy Chokbengboune. Troop G at Bridgeport will be the initial assignment for Mr Chokbengboune. The organization has 12 troops across the state.

The troopers graduated from the 117th Training Troop at ceremonies held at the University of Connecticut in Storrs. Governor M. Jodi Rell was the keynote speaker at the ceremonies. The troopers were sworn into office by Public Safety Commissioner Leonard C. Boyle.

The training troop entered the state police academy on January 20 and spent approximately 1,400 hours in the classroom. The recruits also received training in physical fitness, water rescue, driving, and other subjects.

The group of 73 people began the process of becoming state police officers more than a year ago. The new troopers will increase the membership in the state police to 1,226 officers.