Luther Family Ford Salute to Law Enforcement

Trooper Bennett Strege is a 2014 graduate of North Dakota State University. He began his law enforcement career with the Cass County Sheriff’s Office, where he served for approximately six years before joining the North Dakota Highway Patrol in 2020. Since then, he has been assigned to Fargo, serving as a traffic enforcement trooper.

Trooper Strege plays a vital role in advancing the Highway Patrol’s mission of keeping North Dakota safe and secure. Through proactive patrol, traffic enforcement, and prompt response to calls for service, he consistently enhances the safety of both North Dakota residents and the thousands of motorists traveling through our state each day. During the past twelve months, he investigated 32 crashes, assisted 54 motorists, conducted 718 traffic stops that resulted in 675 citations and 452 warnings, assisted other law enforcement agencies 22 times, made five warrant arrests, arrested nine impaired drivers, and arrested 22 drivers with suspended licenses. These statistics reflect not only his productivity, but also his unwavering commitment to traffic safety and public service.

Beyond his service with the Highway Patrol, Trooper Strege is also a dedicated member of the North Dakota Air National Guard. He has served approximately eight years with the Air National Guard after previously serving more than nine years in the North Dakota Army National Guard. Successfully balancing the demands of two professions dedicated to public service while remaining devoted to his family and friends speaks to his exceptional character, discipline, and sense of duty. His commitment to honoring those who have served is also evident through his participation in escorting North Dakota Honor Flight veterans upon their return to Fargo from Washington, D.C., demonstrating his deep respect and appreciation for our nation’s heroes. In early 2022, Trooper Strege was presented with the North Dakota Highway Patrol Colonel’s Award of Excellence for his courageous actions during a residential fire in rural Cass County.

While on patrol, he observed the fire and immediately responded to the scene. Working
alongside a civilian, he safely evacuated both homeowners away from the burning residence
and rescued several family pets that remained inside. His quick thinking, decisive action, and selfless courage directly contributed to saving the lives of the homeowners and several of their pets.

Trooper Strege exemplifies the professionalism, integrity, and servant leadership that define the North Dakota Highway Patrol. He demonstrates an unwavering commitment to our mission by making a positive impact every day through his dedication to keeping North Dakota safe and secure. His daily actions reflect the Patrol’s core values of professionalism, loyalty, integrity, commitment, and respect. Whether serving the public, supporting fellow law enforcement officers, or representing the Highway Patrol within the community, Bennett consistently conducts himself with humility, compassion, and excellence. I am proud to serve alongside him and wholeheartedly recommend him for this recognition.