Junior and Senior High School students are being sought to participate in a two-day law enforcement program offered by the Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop H.

Captain James E. McDonald, commanding officer of Troop H, St Joseph, said Troop H will be conducting a two-day Student Alliance Program. He said the purpose of the program is to provide an opportunity for current junior and senior high school students to learn more about law enforcement and the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
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he 2017 Troop H Student Alliance Program will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on two consecutive Saturdays (October 14 and October 21, 2017) at Troop H Headquarters in St Joseph, Missouri. Participants must provide their own transportation and will be on their own for lunch break each day. During the program, students will participate in a variety of educational activities intended to familiarize them with Highway Patrol operations and equipment. Some of the activities will include: Patrol history, firearms, marine operations, stop and approach, and DWI detection.

Troop H said it is seeking interested junior and senior high school students of good character to apply to participate in the program. In order to provide a quality educational experience, the program will be limited to 20 students. Applications can obtained at the Troop H Headquarters, 3525 North Belt, St Joseph, Missouri; or by calling Sergeant Jake Angle at (816)387-2345. Applications must be received by September 22, 2017, to be eligible to participate.