Troop B Seeks Participants For The Student Alliance Program

Captain Erik A. Gottman, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, is pleased to announce Troop B will conduct a two-day Student Alliance Program. The program’s purpose is to give high school students an opportunity to learn more about law enforcement and the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The 2025 Troop B Student Alliance Program will be held from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on two consecutive Saturdays, beginning on March 1, 2025, at Troop B Headquarters in Macon, Missouri. Participants must provide their own transportation and will be on their own for a 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 the following: DWI enforcement, firearms, traffic safety, marine operations, stop and approach, and crime scene investigation. 

 Troop B is seeking interested high school students of good character to apply to participate in the program. Any high school student can apply, but preference will be given to juniors and seniors. To provide a quality educational experience, the program will be limited to 16 students. Applications can be obtained at Troop B Headquarters, located at 308 Pine Crest Drive, Macon, Missouri: or by calling Sergeant Justin S. Dunn at (660) 385-2132. Applicants must turn in their applications by February 17, 2025, to be eligible to participate.