MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL
a division of the
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Public Information and Education Division - PO Box 568 - Jefferson City, MO 65102
NEWS RELEASE
For further information please contact:
Captain Scott White
(573) 526-6115
Q02112025-1
February 11, 2025
EMPHASIS:
Applications For The American Legion Cadet Patrol Academy Are Now Open
The Missouri State Highway Patrol, in conjunction with the American Legion, is now accepting applications for the 53rd Cadet Patrol Academy.
The joint program between the Missouri State Highway Patrol and the American Legion is looking for young men and women ages 16-18 to join the 53rd Cadet Patrol Academy for the 2025 class. The week-long class begins June 8, 2025, and gives students an opportunity to experience the practices and concepts of law enforcement up close. Additionally, students can explore different career paths within the Patrol. The Cadets will spend the week mirroring the work recruits do during the Patrol academy. A graduation ceremony will be held for participants on Friday, June 13, 2025.
Students who apply must have a GPA of 2.0 or higher, be of good moral character, have a valid driver’s license or permit, turn 16 prior to April 1, 2025, and have an interest in law enforcement.
Anyone interested in applying can contact their local American Legion Post or the American Legion Department of Missouri at (573) 893-2353. Additional information can be found at
https://www.missourilegion.org/cadet-patrol
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