Governor congratulates Trooper graduates

31 troopers graduated from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy today. The graduation ceremony began at 10 a.m. The 110th Recruit Class reported to the Academy on August 3, 2020. The new troopers report for duty in their assigned troops on February 16, 2021. Missouri Governor Mike Parson provided the keynote address and spoke about the challenges that the Highway Patrol Troopers have faced and will face…

Four class awards were presented. The recruits accumulated points toward graduation in the categories of physical fitness, firearms, and academics throughout their 25 weeks at the Academy. The person with the highest number of points in each category earned the respective award. Trooper Samuel S. Base accepted the Physical Fitness Award. Trooper Zachary T. Costley accepted the Academics Award. Trooper David T. Craig accepted the Firearms Award. Trooper Alex C. Philipps accepted the Superintendent’s Award, which is presented to the person with the most points overall. Each of the new graduates have received their assignments. 9 Will go to Troop A, 3 to Troop B, 8 to Troop C, one each in Troop’s D, E, and F. 3 to Troop G, 3 to Troop H, and 2 to Troop I.