33 new troopers graduate from Missouri State Highway Patrol Academy, including five assigned to Southeast Missouri

FOX23 News at 9 p.m.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., (KBSI) — Thirty-three new troopers graduated from the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy on Friday, Oct. 16, with five assigned to serve in Southeast Missouri.

The graduation ceremony was held at 10 a.m. at the Patrol Academy’s gymnasium.

The 126th Recruit Class began training April 20 and completed 25 weeks of instruction. The new troopers will report to their assigned troops Nov. 2.

Missouri Supreme Court Judge Robin Ransom administered the oath of office, while Gov. Mike Kehoe delivered the keynote address. MSHP Superintendent Col. Michael A. Turner also addressed the graduates.

Four awards were presented during the ceremony, recognizing recruits for their achievements in physical fitness, firearms training, academics and overall performance.

Trooper Ashton G. Wise received the Physical Fitness Award, Trooper Seth J. Davidson earned the Firearms Trophy and Trooper Noah P. Copeland received the Academics Award.

Trooper Scott G. Sankey received the Colonel C.E. “Mel” Fisher Superintendent’s Award, recognizing the recruit with the highest overall point total.

Five troopers will serve in Southeast Missouri through Troops E and G.

The following troopers have been assigned to Troop E:

– Ryan C. Brown, of Poplar Bluff, will serve New Madrid and Pemiscot counties.
– Tyler R. Davis, of Kaufman, Texas, will serve Butler and Ripley counties.
– Tristan C. Malone, of Kennett, will serve Cape Girardeau and Bollinger counties.

The following troopers have been assigned to Troop G:

– James C. Allen, of Mountain Grove, will serve Douglas and Ozark counties.
– Seth J. Davidson, of Grovespring, will serve Carter and Reynolds counties.

Six additional troopers will serve in Troop C, which covers the St. Louis region and surrounding counties.

The remaining graduates will be assigned to troops throughout Missouri.

The new troopers are scheduled to begin their duties Nov. 2.