‘Excellent leadership for our team’: Nebraska State Patrol promotes two long-time troopers to Major

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — The Nebraska State Patrol on Tuesday announced the promotion of two long-time troopers to the rank of Major.

Maj. Michael Grummert will serve as the commander for Western Operations, including Troop Areas C, D and E of the patrol division.

Grummert will also serve as the commander for the Carrier Enforcement Division.

Maj. Greg Miller will serve as the commander of the state patrol’s Support Services, which include Investigative Services for the entire state and Special Operations.

“Major Grummert and Major Miller each have a long track record of excellent leadership for our team,” said Colonel Bryan Waugh, Superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol. “The work they have put in throughout their careers and the integrity they have shown at every stage of the career journey have prepared them for these new roles. Our team is proud to have them serve in these command positions, and our troopers will benefit greatly from their expertise.”

Grummert is a 25-year veteran of the state patrol. He most recently served as the commander of the Capitol Security Division.

Throughout his career, he has served in Carrier Enforcement, Patrol and as a Drug Recognition Expert.

Grummert is also a veteran of the Army National Guard and is a graduate of the Northwestern School of Police Staff and Command.

Miller is a 26-year veteran of the state patrol, most recently serving as the Troop Area Commander of Troop A in Omaha.

He held previous roles in Carrier Enforcement, Patrol, Internal Affairs and as the state patrol’s director of training.

Miller is also a graduate of the Northwestern School of Police Staff and Command.