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Arredondo joins Recruit Class

The Missouri State Highway Patrol announces that 39 recruits signed their final offers at General Headquarters, Jefferson City on March 28 to join the 126th Recruit Class. The class began their training at the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy on April 20, and will conclude with a graduation in October.

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Dobson graduates from Patrol Academy

A total of 19 troopers graduated from the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy on April 10. The ceremony took place at 10 a.m. at the Patrol Academy’s gymnasium. The 125th Recruit Class reported to the Academy on January 5. The new troopers will report to duty in their assigned troops on April 27.

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Scholarship winners

2026 Chris Banks Memorial Scholarship Finalists will receive $1,000 towards their college tuition. From left are, Back Row: Conner Soendker, Drew Bollmeyer, Hunter Meyer, Blake Kaullen, Chael Lichte, Avery Ellison, Camryn Bennett. Middle: Katy Carter, Hunter Adkins, Marley Rogers, Ellie Taylor, Aleena Kidd, Amanda Rodekohr, Zoey Earnest, Elijah Colon. Front: Nevaeh Rodriguez, Mina Miller. Not pictured: Elizabeth Hager.

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