L-R: Troop B Commander Major Rick Carpenter issues the FHP Auxiliary
Oath of Office to Troopers David Evans, Theodore Richardson, and
Charles Brabham, while Major Steve Byrne recites with them.

Recently, the Troop B Florida Highway Patrol Auxiliary (FHPA) inducted three new troopers into their ranks. The new members completed their FHPA requirements and took their Oath of Office as Major Rick Carpenter swore them in.

FHPA Trooper Charles Brabham watches as his father
George Brabham pins his badge on his uniform.

The new members were excited as they were issued their FHP Auxiliary equipment. After completing a thorough application and background process, they were put through a rigorous training program. After approximately nine months of preparation, the long awaited reward was at hand. The new auxiliary troopers will be able to ride with FHP troopers while on-shift and assist them with their day-to-day operations.

FHPA Trooper Theodore Richardson looks a little apprehensive as his wife
Johnette Richardson pins his badge on his new uniform.

Troop B continues to conduct active FHP Auxiliary recruitment drives for qualified members. The troop has added four new auxiliary troopers to its ranks so far this year while four more possible members are in the background check process.

Auxiliary Trooper David Evans watches as FHPA Trooper Theodore Richardson
pins his badge on his new uniform while
Auxiliary Commander Major Steve Byrne looks on.

The FHPA is a diverse group of community-oriented men and women who donate their time and efforts to make the difficult task of law enforcement safer and more effective for the troopers and citizens traveling our highways. To learn more about the Florida Highway Patrol Auxiliary, visit their web site at www.floridastatetrooper.org.