
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.

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.
Media
- Tuesday, August 31, 2010 - Crash Fatalities Decrease: NDHP Encourages Continued Motorist Caution as Labor Day Approaches
- Tuesday, July 20, 2010 - Highway Patrol Commemorates 75th Anniversary
- Thursday, July 01, 2010 - Highway Patrol Joins Multi-State I-94 Crackdown
- Thursday, July 01, 2010 - Reassignment of Trooper Myles E. Sundby
- Thursday, July 01, 2010 - Reassignment of Trooper Travis A. Nelson

