September 2017 Salute to Law Enforcement: Trooper Kristjan Helgoe

Via North Dakota Highway Patrol

Trooper Helgoe is an 11 year veteran of the NDHP and has been a K9 trooper for approximately 3 of those years. Tr. Helgoe is a dedicated and professional officer, committed to making our communities safe. Together, with his partner Fia, he identifies and removes drug pushers from our communities and the criminal element from our highways. He and Fia regularly assist our local law enforcement agencies by helping them search for narcotics in various locations. Kristjan is also committed in removing impaired drivers from our roadways and is in the top percent of NDHP Troopers in DUI arrests each year. Tr. Helgoe not only enforces the law, he also educates our citizens about the law through various community safety talks. Tr. Helgoe conducts safety talks to local Boy & Cub Scout groups, to other groups that seek his expertise, he participates in the annual Cops N Kids Christmas program in several communities, and he takes every chance he can get to interact with the public at local PD picnics or events with his K9 partner Fia. Kristjan is active within the NDHP as well. In addition to his K9 Trooper duties, Kristjan is a member of the NDHP Emergency Response Team and is a less lethal weapon instructor. Tr. Helgoe is committed to the safety of our citizens and communities. He displays this commitment through his enforcement activities, his educational programs in the community and his volunteer activities within the NDHP.