BISMARCK, ND − Superintendent of the North Dakota Highway Patrol (NDHP) Colonel James Prochniak announces the retirement of Sergeant Brian C. Bonness.  Effective January 31, 2011, Sergeant Bonness retired as a sworn officer from the North Dakota Highway Patrol after 17 years of distinguished service. 

Sergeant Bonness began his career with the Highway Patrol in January 1995 attending the Highway Patrol Academy.  He served in Grand Forks, Williston, Bismarck, and Minot, working in both traffic enforcement and the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program.  In August 2007 Bonness was promoted to sergeant, continuing to serve NDHP Motor Carrier Operations in both Minot and Bismarck.  

Sergeant Bonness graduated from Minot State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting.