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

TROOP C HEADQUARTERS
891 Technology Drive
Weldon Spring, MO 63304


NEWS RELEASE

For further information please contact: Sergeant Al Nothum
(636) 300-2800
C2014-044
September 17, 2014

EMPHASIS: Patrol Partners With "Master P" And "Urban Born" For The Kids

Captain Ronald S. Johnson, commanding officer of Troop C, Weldon Spring, announces the Missouri State Highway Patrol will participate in the "Life Skills Basketball Camp" on Saturday, September 20, 2014, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, at the Greater St. Mark Family Church, located at 9950 Glen Owen Drive, St. Louis, Missouri.
Other participants include the St. Louis County Police Department; St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department; St. Louis Fire Department; Anease Williams, former cornerback and Hall of Fame Inductee of the St. Louis Rams; hip hop mogul, actor, and producer Percy Miller (Master P); and "Urban Born" founder Johnel Langerston.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers will be interacting with the children and giving them the opportunity to view a patrol boat, motorcycles, and vehicles. The basketball camp and life skills program will focus on motivating young people, and helping them realize their full potential.

In support of "The Drive To ZERO Highway Deaths," the Patrol encourages motorists to protect themselves and their passengers by making sure everyone in the vehicle is properly restrained in a seat belt or child restraint. Watercraft operators should ensure that everyone in the vessel is wearing an approved life Jacket. Click It 4 Life And Wear It!!

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