Advisory - State Shutdown Days

Pursuant to the budget bill passed for the next biennium, all State Police non-emergency and administrative services will be shut down on the following dates for the next two years:

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The Maine State Police is hiring

The Maine State Police is hiring. We are currently accepting applications for the Basic Law Enforcement Training Program and the Maine State Police Recruit Training Program. Experienced officers are strongly encouraged to apply. Click on the “Read More” link below to get more information on how to apply to the Maine State Police. You will also find links that will let you explore what the Maine State Police Recruit Training Program is like through the eyes of the recruits who have recently graduated from the program. Take a few minutes to explore the entire website to get an idea about who the Maine State Police is and what we do.

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Maine State Police Explorers Academy

The Maine State Police will be hosting a three-day Career Orientation Program to be held on July 29, 30 and 31, 2009. The program is open to any High School Junior or Senior who may be interested in learning about a career with the Maine State Police. Lodging and meals will be provided at the Maine Criminal Justice Academy in Vassalboro to those selected and invited from a pool of submitted applications. There is no fee associated with the program, and overnight stay will be a requirement.

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The 59th Recruit Training Troop

Learn about the recruits of the 59th Training Troop and follow their progress every week as they train to become "Troopers". On December 5, 2008 the 59th RTT graduated and began the Field Training Program. After successful completion, they will be assigned to a patrol area and begin patrolling in their own.

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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.