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Wed 9/11/2024 11:31 AMMSHP Provides Synopsis of New Laws Effective August 28, 2024


MSHP Provides Synopsis of New Laws Effective August 28, 2024

Tue 9/10/2024 09:49 AMStay Alert During Harvest Season!


Stay Alert During Harvest Season!

Mon 9/9/2024 07:18 AMLieutenant Dale O. Jinkens Named Commanding Officer, Troop D, Springfield


Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces the following promotion effective September 1, 2024: Lieutenant Dale O. Jinkens, Troop A, has been promoted to the rank of captain and named commanding officer of Troop D, Springfield, MO.

Tue 9/3/2024 02:45 PMMSHP Releases Labor Day Holiday Statistics


Seven people died in traffic crashes, two people died in a boating crash, and one person drowned during the 2024 Labor Day holiday weekend. The 2024 counting period for the Labor Day holiday was from 6 p.m., Friday, August 30, through 11:59 p.m., Monday, September 2.

Wed 8/28/2024 12:04 PMTroop A Announces Promotions


Captain Steve Wilhoit, commanding officer of Troop A, Lee's Summit, announces effective September 1, 2024, Corporal Ricky J. Chapman and Corporal Jerod J. B. Crump have been promoted to the rank of sergeant.

Wed 8/21/2024 12:35 PM Include Safety In Your Plans For Labor Day Weekend


Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, encourages everyone to plan for a safe 2024 Labor Day weekend.

Tue 8/6/2024 02:47 PMIt's Time For School!


August has arrived and with it the 2024-2025 school year. The Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to encourage parents to include conversations about safety when preparing their student for school.

Fri 8/2/2024 11:02 AMPatrol Invites Public To Provide Feedback


Patrol Invites Public To Provide Feedback

Thu 7/11/2024 12:50 PMClinton, Missouri Man Arrested For Possesseion Of Child Pornography


Clinton, Missouri Man Arrested For Possesseion Of Child Pornography

Tue 7/9/2024 09:10 AMLt. Aimee N. Fulkerson Transfers From Troop I To General Headquarters


Captain Brian L. Daniel, director of the Research and Development Division, announces the transfer of Lieutenant Aimee N. Fulkerson (I) transferred to General Headquarters, Jefferson City, MO, and was designated assistant director of the Research and Development Division effective July 1, 2024.

Mon 7/8/2024 03:28 PMPreliminary Reports Indicate Eight Traffic Fatalities, Zero Boating Fatalities, & One Drowning Over July Fourth Holiday Counting Period


The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports the following 2024 July Fourth holiday statistics for the counting period of 6 p.m., Wednesday, July 3, through 11:59 p.m., Sunday, July 7, 2024.

Tue 7/2/2024 01:15 PM Troop A Announces Promotion


Troop A Announces Promotion

Mon 7/1/2024 11:04 AMTroop A Announces Promotions


Captain Steven V. Wilhoit, commanding officer of Troop A, Lee’s Summit, announces the following promotions effective July 1, 2024.

Fri 6/21/2024 11:11 AMFour New Troopers Assigned To Troop A


Captain Steven V. Wilhoit is pleased to announce the assignment of four new troopers within Troop A.

Fri 6/21/2024 10:09 AM21 New Troopers Graduate From Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy


Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces that 21 troopers graduated from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy today.

Tue 6/18/2024 09:55 AMColonel Eric Olson Announces Promotions


Lt. Scott White, Sgt. Darrin Haslag promoted.

Thu 6/13/2024 08:42 AMDriver Examination Stations To Close Statewide For Upcoming Holiday - Update


Driver examination stations to close statewide for upcoming holiday.

Wed 6/12/2024 08:59 AMPatrol: Plan A Safe July Fourth Holiday!


Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, reminds Missouri’s travelers to make smart choices for a safe July Fourth holiday.

Tue 6/11/2024 01:37 PMMSHP Completes 2024 Annual School Bus Inspections


Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces the results of the Driver and Vehicle Safety Division’s 2024 annual school bus inspection program.

Fri 6/7/2024 04:50 PM21 New Troopers To Graduate From Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy


Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces that 21 troopers will graduate from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy on Friday, June 21, 2024.

Fri 5/31/2024 02:34 PM Lieutenant Bradley D. Holman Promoted


Lieutenant Bradley D. Holman, assistant director of the Aircraft Division, will be promoted to captain and designated director of the Aircraft Division effective June 1, 2024.

Thu 5/30/2024 08:42 AMCaptain Dusty L. Hoffman Retires June 1, 2024


Captain Dusty L. Hoffman, director of the Public Information and Education Division, General Headquarters, Jefferson City, MO, will retire June 1, 2024, after 30 years, 10 months of dedicated service.

Tue 5/28/2024 01:20 PMPatrol: Preliminary Reports Indicate Seven Traffic Fatalities, No Boating Fatalities, & No Drownings Over Memorial Day Weekend


Seven people died in traffic crashes over the 2024 Memorial Day weekend counting period of 6 p.m., Friday, May 24, through 11:59 p.m., Monday, May 27, 2024.

Tue 5/14/2024 07:36 AMHave A Safe Memorial Day Weekend!


Memorial Day weekend brings Missouri to life with busy state parks, lakes, and attractions, along with sporting events, barbecues, and gatherings of friends and family.

Fri 5/3/2024 08:30 AM May 18-24 Is National Safe Boating Week!


Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, would like to stress the importance of safe boating.

Wed 5/1/2024 03:31 PMMissouri State Highway Patrol Seeks Commercial Vehicle Officer Applicants


The Missouri State Highway Patrol, a premiere law enforcement agency, is accepting applications for new commercial vehicle officers.

Tue 4/30/2024 08:45 AMMissouri State Highway Seeking Applicants For 123rd Recruit Class


The Missouri State Highway Patrol, a premier law enforcement agency, is testing for new troopers.

Mon 4/29/2024 03:49 PMMay Is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month


Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, would like to make the public aware that May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.

Mon 4/29/2024 02:19 PM Lieutenant Thad M. Wilson Retires Effective May 1, 2024


Lieutenant Thad M. Wilson, acting director of the Governor’s Security Division, General Headquarters, Jefferson City, MO, retires after 28 years, 10 months of dedicated service.

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