2009-06
NEWS RELEASE:  January 21 , 2009
FROM:   The Kansas Highway Patrol
CONTACT:   TechTRP Edna Buttler (785)296-6800
Captain Art Wilburn (785) 296-6800

Riley County Receives New Trooper

Colonel Terry Maple, Superintendent of the Kansas Highway Patrol, has assigned Trooper Jonathan T. Eilert to Riley County. Trooper Eilert received the assignment following the completion of an extensive 22-week basic law enforcement course at the Patrol's Training Academy in Salina.

Trooper Eilert is a graduate of St. John's High School in Beloit, Kan. He also studied criminal justice at Fort Hays State University. Prior to joining the Patrol, Eilert was a member of the U.S. Navy from 2002 to 2006. His most recent ranking while in the Navy was E-5, with a specialty in Military Police and Anti-Terrorism. He was also part of both physical and base security, training in law enforcement and firearms.

Trooper Eilert has begun his field training duties under the supervision of Master Trooper Mario Rios. Upon completion of his field training duties, Eilert will assume patrol duties in Riley County.