Nebraska State Patrol superintendent announces retirement

The superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol is retiring after a 38-year career in law enforcement.

Col. John Bolduc’s retirement will be effective May 4, when he reaches the State Patrol’s mandatory retirement age of 60.

“It has been my great honor to serve the people of Nebraska, alongside the dedicated men and women of the Nebraska State Patrol,” Bolduc said in a press release. “I am proud of our shared mission and confident that this team will continue its exemplary work to keep Nebraska safe.”

The press release stated Bolduc has served as Nebraska’s Superintendent of Law Enforcement and Public Safety since 2017. Prior to his career in Nebraska he served as police chief for the Port of San Diego, as well as chief of police for the departments of Brainerd and Mora, Minnesota. He began his law enforcement career in 1986.

“His dedication to the agency and those who work at NSP is evident,” Gov. Jim Pillen said in the press release. “Col. Bolduc has been a steady leader, and I appreciate that he chose to devote nearly a decade of public service to Nebraska.”

The Governor’s Office will receive applications via the executive appointments portal.

The deadline for applications is April 1, 2025.

Bolduc has been a regular interview on Nebraska Public Media’s Morning Edition, where he’s discussed the State Patrol's statistics from last year, the advantages of aviation in law enforcement and the rising trend of high-speed tickets being issued.