Barbara Bush Children's Wing Visit - 2010

Every year Maine State Troopers visit the Barbara Bush Children's Wing at Maine Medical Center in Portland during the holidays. Many of the children are battling serious illness, injury or disease and must remain in the hospital through the holidays. The Troopers raise money by holding a number of events throughout the year and use the money to buy gifts for the brave children who must remain in the hospital through the holidays. This year dozens of Troopers, including Colonel Patrick Fleming, attended on the evening of December 23rd. Click below to see photos of this event.

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The 60th Recruit Training Troop

In addition to the 18 week Basic Law Enforcement Training Program attended by all new officers in Maine, The Maine State Police conducts an 9 week "Post-School" known as the RTT (Recruit Training Troop). The RTT is an intensive course of study, physical conditioning, and mental preparation designed to prepare the recruits for the unique demands and challenges that the recruits will be faced with as Maine State Troopers. Learn about the recruits of the 60th Training Troop and follow their progress every week as they train to become "Troopers".

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State Police Video

This video was produced in conjunction with the New England School of Communications in Bangor. It will give you an idea of what the Maine State Police is about. You will learn some of the things that Troopers do and the capabilities of specialized units within the Maine State Police.

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Troopers Run in Dempsey Challenge

Over 150 Maine Troopers, relatives, and friends ran as part of the Maine State Police Team in the inaugural Dempsey Challenge fund raising event held in Lewiston on October 4, 2009. The event was held in order to raise money for the new Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer, Hope and Healing. The "Dempsey Challenge" drew 3,500 runners and cyclist from around the country, including Patrick Dempsey himself, and raised over 1 million dollars. Team Maine State Police was proud to have participated, raising nearly $12,000. The team ran in honor of Tpr. Michael Pearson who is battling brain cancer.

The Blue Angels Visit Maine

The Blue Angels performed at the 2008 Brunswick naval air show held on September 5th, 6th, and 7th. Troopers are shown here on the tarmac with their cruisers and a Blue Angels F/A 18 Hornet.

Troopers Escort Wreaths to Arlington National Cemetery

Trooper Steve Shea and Corporal Ron Brooks, both Iraq War veterans, place wreaths at Arlington National Cemetery after escorting them from Maine. The 10,000 wreaths were from the Worcester Wreath Company of Harrington. Shea said it was one of the highlights in his State Police career. The troopers made the trip on their own time and other funding for the State Police escort came from the Maine State Troopers Foundation and the Maine Turnpike Authority.