JEFFERSON CITY – Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces that the 123rd Recruit Class will graduate from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy on Wednesday, June 18, 2025.
The ceremony will take place at 9 a.m. at the Missouri State Capitol South Lawn in Jefferson City, MO.
The graduation ceremony will be live streamed on the Patrol’s Facebook page. The 123rd Recruit Class reported to the Academy on January 2, 2025. The new troopers will report to duty in their assigned troops on Monday, July 7, 2025.
The Honorable Kelly Broniec, Supreme Court of Missouri, will administer the Oath of Office to the new troopers. Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey 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.
Pastor Jeremy Hostettler, Weaubleau First Baptist Church, will provide the invocation and benediction.