Missouri State Highway Patrol graduates 33 new troopers

The Missouri State Highway Patrol announced the graduation of 33 new troopers from its Law Enforcement Academy on October 16, 2026. The 126th Recruit Class completed 25 weeks of training, covering physical fitness, firearms, and academics.

Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe delivered the keynote address, and Supreme Court Judge Robin Ransom administered the Oath of Office. Superintendent Colonel Michael A. Turner presented several awards, including the Colonel C. E. ‘Mel’ Fisher Superintendent’s Award to Trooper Scott G. Sankey for the highest overall performance. Other award recipients included Trooper Ashton G. Wise for physical fitness, Trooper Seth J. Davidson for firearms, and Trooper Noah P. Copeland for academics.

The new troopers are scheduled to report to their assigned duties on November 2, 2026. Assignments include five troopers designated for Southeast Missouri within Troops E and G, six troopers for the St. Louis region in Troop C, and the remainder distributed across various troops throughout the state.