MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL
a division of the
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

Troop B Headquarters - 308 Pine Crest Drive - Macon, Missouri 63552


NEWS RELEASE

For further information please contact: Sergeant Brent J. Bernhardt
(660) 385-2132
B13035
March 25, 2013

EMPHASIS: Troop B Area Students Participate In Patrol's Student Alliance Program



Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces that 29 Troop B area high school students, representing 17 high schools, completed the 2013 Troop B Missouri State Highway Patrol Student Alliance Program. The program was conducted at the Troop B Headquarters in Macon, MO, on Saturday, March 16, 2013, and Saturday, March 23, 2013. During the two-day program, students were familiarized with many duties performed by a Missouri state trooper, and participated in hands-on activities such as firing a Glock pistol, stop and approach, and crime scene investigations. The students also observed a canine demonstration. The program, which targeted juniors and seniors in high school, was conducted to provide an opportunity for interested individuals to learn more about law enforcement and the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Each participant was presented a certificate of completion and a Missouri State Highway Patrol T-shirt.
Students attending the program were: Kye Adams, of Hallsville, MO; Robert Allee, of Shelbina, MO; Deric Basler, of Macon; Justin Bender, of Atlanta, MO; Mathew Brown, of Madison, MO; Charles Creed, of Cairo, MO; Kyle Dorrell, of Brookfield, MO; Tyler Fuller, of Clarence, MO; Kennedy Harpster, of Bevier, MO; Cody Hart, of Greentop, MO; David Heathman, of Shelbyville, MO; Riley Johnson, of Kirksville, MO; Trace Johnston, of Macon; Eleyna Kohl, of Macon; Kendall Lyon, of Armstrong, MO; Andrew Maxwell, of Macon; Josef McCloud, of Salisbury, MO; Allen Neighbors, of Unionville, MO; Austin Nelson, of Higbee, MO; Kayla Saltsgaver, of Macon; Dylan Seldal, of Moberly, MO; Austin Smith, of Bevier, MO; Clayton Smith, of Bevier; Jacob Snyder, of Cairo; Anthony Steffes, of New Cambria, MO; Chase Stockton, of Macon; Garrett Wilson, of Lancaster, MO; Brittany Winkler, of Macon; and Nicolas Wright, of Bethel, MO.

"I was very pleased to see these high school students participate in this program and hope it was a positive, educational experience," stated Captain Wilt. "We are very proud to showcase the Patrol, and look forward to conducting future programs such as this one."

The Patrol encourages motorists and watercraft operators to protect themselves by making sure everyone in the vehicle is properly restrained in a seat belt or child restraint and everyone in the vessel is wearing an approved life jacket. Click It 4 Life and Wear It!!!


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