You see state troopers out on the roads, but how much do you know about the Missouri Highway Patrol?  You can learn by participating in a five-week program at Troop D headquarters in Springfield.  Highway Patrol Sergeant Jason Pace says it’s a unique opportunity for students, community leaders and responsible citizens…

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The program is on Tuesday nights from 6:30 to 9 starting September 18^th, ending with an awards banquet October 23^rd.   Because the program locations for Troop D alternate with Joplin, it will be a couple of years before the Community Alliance Program is offered again in Springfield.  Applicants will be evaluated on a first-come basis, and a criminal record check will be done.  If you’d like to participate in the Missouri Highway Patrol’s Community Alliance Program, contact Sergeant Jason Pace at 417-895-6767. 

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If you’ve always wondered about a state trooper’s job, the Missouri Highway Patrol offers a five-week academy for citizens.  Sergeant Pace says this year, the Community Alliance Program takes place at Troop D headquarters in Springfield…

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On Tuesday nights from September 18^th through October 23^rd, you’ll learn from troopers about traffic stops, accident investigations, SWAT operations and firearms.  Applications from students, community leaders and responsible citizens will be evaluated, including a criminal record check.  To find out more about the Missouri Highway Patrol’s Community Alliance Program, contact Sergeant Jason Pace at 417-895-6767.