Trooper Heinlein is congratulated by (L-R) Chief Miguel Guzman,
Wife Tina Heinlein, Bernie Walsh, Major Carlos Vazquez and Captain John Baumann

On June 25, the Florida Highway Patrol Advisory Council named Trooper Adam Heinlein Troop F’s Trooper of the Year at the Tara Country Club in Bradenton. Heinlein was chosen from Troop F’s 2009 Troopers of the Month. Heinlein received the honor for his exceptional level of activity and dedication to the Contraband Interdiction Program. For the 2009 reporting year, Heinlein had an unprecedented 2,936 enforcement contacts. Additionally, he was responsible for 586 felony arrests and 220 misdemeanor arrests. Of these, 404 were drug arrests. Heinlein has seized $413,810 worth of drug and contraband property.

Special thanks go to the FHP Advisory Council for their continued guidance and support.