Trooper First Class Mapes ‘18 recognized as Trooper of the Year

Trooper First Class Julie Mapes ‘18

Trooper First Class Julie Mapes of the Georgia State Patrol was recognized at the Georgia Capitol on March 31, 2025 as the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP)/ Motorola Trooper of the Year. The Georgia State Patrol stated, “Trooper Mapes, along with Trooper Logan South, displayed extraordinary bravery to public safety during a high-speed pursuit in November that ended in an exchange of gunfire. Their quick thinking and courageous actions exemplify the very best of our agency.” Mapes graduated from UNG in 2018.