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

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


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For further information please contact: Sergeant Brent J. Bernhardt
(660) 385-2132
B11032
March 21, 2011

EMPHASIS: Troop B Area High School Students Complete Patrol's Student Alliance Program


Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces that 34 Troop B area high school students, representing 23 high schools, completed the 2011 Troop B Missouri State Highway Patrol Student Alliance Program. The program was conducted at the Troop B Headquarters in Macon, Missouri, on Saturday, March 12, 2011, and Saturday, March 19, 2011. 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, crime scene investigations, and observing a polygraph demonstration. The program, which targeted junior and senior age high school students, 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 shirt.
Students attending the program were: Cassandra Brown , of Huntsville; Lance Olson, of Macon; Danton Harvey, of Clarence; Bradley Guiles, of Kirksville; Brittney Donahue, of Bevier; Lora Scott, of Marceline; Grant Roberts, of La Plata; Cody Dover, of Meadville; Christopher Doubet, of Memphis; Lynsey Farmer, of Macon; Shelby Mason, of Macon; Colby Dodd, of Cairo; William Gibler, of Madison; Clay Cox, of Macon; Jonathan Novinger, of Novinger; Joshua Teter, of Brookfield; Joshua Maxwell, of Brookfield; Joshua Conrad, of Palmyra; Luke Allison, of Kirksville; Jermey Nelson, of Jacksonville; Allen Fletcher, of Mendon; Blane Bias, of Centralia; James Morris, of Clark; Caleb Eskew, of Moberly; Caleb Westbrook, of Canton; Breeanna Werner, of Higbee; Makayla Daniel, of Higbee; Colton Macomber, of Queen City; Thomas Moore, of New Cambria; Jacob Hubbard, of Green City; Stefanie J. Hollander, of Pollock; Matthew Riddle, of Milan; Derrick Gunnels, of La Plata; and Tyler Winters, of Canton.
"I was very pleased to see several high school students participate in this program and hope it was a positive educational experience," stated Captain Wilt. "We are always very proud to showcase the Patrol, and look forward to conducting future programs such as this one."


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