The Law Enforcement Division at the American Legion Mountaineer Boys State (ALMBS) is one of the program’s most dynamic and hands-on components, designed to simulate real-world public safety operations. The division is split into two key areas: the State Police, responsible for enforcing laws and maintaining order throughout Boys State, and the Natural Resource Police, who focus on environmental protection and wildlife regulations within the state simulation.

Citizens selected to serve in Law Enforcement go through a structured application and interview process early in the week. Candidates are evaluated on their leadership potential, situational awareness, communication skills, and ability to uphold the core values of ALMBS. Training includes procedural instruction, patrol duties, and collaboration with the judiciary and corrections branches.

Congratulations to the 2025 ALMBS Law Enforcement officers! Whether serving in the State Police or Natural Resource Police, your commitment to service, justice, and leadership helps ensure the success of our simulated government and the safety of all Boys State citizens.

Congratulations to the following citizens for being named part of the 2022 State Police

Upshur – Maxwell Wiley

Marion – Frederick Powers

Lewis – Ryan Morris

Monroe – Chase Burdick

Randolph – Braden Whitelatch

Kanawha – Tayton Lee

Panhandle – Braiden Hayes

Webster – Brennan Cropp

State Police

Christopher Martineau, Barbour
Zachary Miller, Braxton
John Kolodziej, Calhoun
Adrain Gray, Gilmer
Brandon Nicholson, Harrison
Caleb Minger, Kanawha
Noah Carson, Lewis
Devon Fletcher, Lewis
Liam Galford, Marion
Robert Coleman, Monroe
Jackson Clower, Panhandle
Ian Kelly, Panhandle
Alex Moore, Randolph
Trey Lazzell, Randolph
Jaxon Romine, Upshur
Eli Ballantyne, Webster

Barbour – Matthew Grant; Braxton – Bryan Stickler; Calhoun – Clinton Whitelatch, Lamont Johnson; Gilmer -; Harrison – Kolton Beckelheimer; Kanawha – ; Lewis -Andrew Booher, Nick Gould; Marion – James Simons, Monroe – Matthew McCoy; Panhandle – James Baker, Andrew Kuhn, Jeremiah Reed; Randolph – Nicholas Hayes, Christopher Hesson, Brandon Mulins; Upshur – Robert Leonard; Webster – Marcus Johnson-Cooper

Evan Blackwood, Panhandle
Nathaniel T Booth, Braxton
Nathaniel Colebank, Panhandle
Cody Grimmitt, Randolph
Tyler S Heffner, Upshur
Christian Hushon, Panhandle
Sammy A. Jesmer, Gilmer
Ian V Mc Saughlin, Lewis
Parker T Onestinghel, Monroe
Dale L. Scott III, Marion
Ian Sparkman, Harrion
Preston Surface, Monroe
William L. Teufel III, Lewis
Mark W. Veach, Randolph
Josheph M. Wellman, Webster
Charles C. Whitney, Barbour
Wesley P Withrow, Kanawha
Jacob Work, Marion