October 13, 2026
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EMPHASIS: Upcoming Graduation

Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces that the 126th Recruit Class will graduate from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy on Friday, October 16, 2026. The ceremony will take place at 10 a.m. at the Patrol Academy’s gymnasium. The graduation ceremony will be live streamed on the Patrol’s Facebook page. The 126th Recruit Class reported to the Academy on April 20, 2026. The new troopers will report to duty in their assigned troops on November 2, 2026.

The Honorable Robin Ransom, Supreme Court of Missouri, will administer the Oath of Office to the new troopers. The Honorable Mike Kehoe, Missouri Governor, will provide the keynote address and Colonel Turner will also address the class. The Troop F Color Guard will present the colors and Sergeant Andrew A. Henry (H) will perform the national anthem accompanied by a quintet. Chaplain Dr. Claudio Consuegra will provide the invocation and benediction.