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February 4, 2026

EMPHASIS: Troop B Seeks Participants For Their Student Alliance Program

Captain Erik A. Gottman, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, is pleased to announce Troop B will conduct a two-day Student Alliance Program. The purpose of the program is to provide an opportunity for current high school students to learn more about law enforcement and the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The 2025 Troop B Student Alliance Program will take place from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on two consecutive Saturdays, beginning on March 7, 2026, at the Troop B Headquarters in Macon. Participants must provide their own transportation and will be on their own for a lunch break each day. During the program, students will participate in a variety of educational activities intended to familiarize them with Patrol operations and equipment. Some of the activities will include DWI enforcement, firearms, traffic safety, marine operations, stop and approach, and crime scene investigation.

Troop B is seeking interested high school students of good character to apply to participate in the program. Any high school student can apply, but preference will be given to juniors and seniors. To provide a quality educational experience, the program will be limited to 16 students. Students who are interested will visit the Missouri State Highway Patrol website and select the Macon Student Alliance class.

Questions can be answered by contacting Sergeant Justin S. Dunn at 660-385-2132. Applications must be received by February 20, 2026, to be eligible to participate.

Note: Students will have to complete the application from a computer as they cannot reach the application from a mobile device.