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

Troop G - 1226 W. Bus. 60/63, Willow Springs, MO 65793


News Release

For further information please contact: Sergeant Jeff Kinder
(417) 469-3121, ext. 3735
G-04154
April 14, 2015

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

Captain Mark G. Inman, commanding officer of Troop G, Willow Springs, announces 18 Troop G area high school students, representing nine high schools, completed the first Troop G Missouri State Highway Patrol Student Alliance Program. The program was conducted at Troop G Headquarters in Willow Springs, MO, on Saturday, April 4, 2015, and Saturday, April 11, 2015. During the two-day program, students learned about the history of the Missouri State Highway Patrol and the many duties performed by a Missouri state trooper. They participated in hands-on activities such as firing a Glock pistol, mock traffic stops, and using a police radio. Also, the students saw a short haul helicopter rescue demonstration and presentations by Troop D SWAT and the Patrol’s dive team. The program, which targeted high school juniors and seniors, was conducted to provide an opportunity for interested individuals to learn more about a career in 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: Cassidy Williams, of Grovespring, MO; Cody Spencer, of Cabool; MO, Sara Cummins, of Licking, MO; Tyler Figley, of Willow Springs, MO; Rachel Corniels, of Willow Springs; Dakota Mclanahan, of Grovespring; Douglas Cooley II, of Plato, MO; Dusty McCartney, of Lesterville, MO; Michael Winn, of Lesterville; Payton Emery, of Birchtree, MO; Dustin Lott, of Centerville, MO; Dalton Headings, of Mountain View, MO; Lucas Combs, of Willow Springs, Alysha Falterman, of Licking; Boston Zoetewey, of Houston, MO; Karter Greenan, of Mtn. View; Jared Chronnister, of Mountain Grove, MO; and Donnie Luck, of West Plains, MO.

"The Student Alliance Program is geared toward educating young people about the many facets of police work and the Missouri State Highway Patrol,” stated Captain Inman. “This was our first time hosting this program, and I believe it was a valuable educational experience for these high school students.”

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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