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Welcome to the North Dakota Highway Patrol

Colonel James Prochniak, Superintendent, NDHP

Colonel James Prochniak, Superintendent, welcomes you to the North Dakota Highway Patrol's official website. Whether you are seeking specific information or just browsing, we hope you will find the site both informative and interesting.  Read more About Us.

Mission Statement

The mission of the North Dakota Highway Patrol is to make a difference every day by providing high quality law enforcement services to keep North Dakota safe and secure.

75th Anniversary 1935-2010

75th Anniversary

The North Dakota Highway Patrol was created by the 1935 Legislative Assembly when the State Highway Commissioner, with the consent of the Governor, was given the authority to appoint the first Highway Patrol Superintendent.

View the agency's complete timeline.