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Missouri State Highway Patrol Youth Academy "stop and approach"

Friday, June 21, 2019

PIEDMONT, Mo. — A recent Missouri State Highway Patrol Youth Academy gave 29 teenagers an eye-opening look into a career in law enforcement and life as a trooper. “The Youth Academy program was developed for high school students, between the ages of 16 and 18, who display an interest in law enforcement,” said Sgt. Brad Haggett. “The program provides a unique hands-on experience for the students to learn the role of law enforcement within their communities.” The week culminated with the cadets taking on the role of trooper and conducting simulated traffic stops.

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    Jaleah Carrawell of Jennings takes cover during a simulated "shoot out," at the Missouri State Highway Patrol's recent Youth Academy. Carrawell was one of seven Jennings High School students who earned school credit for attending the patrol's recent academy. (DAR/Michelle Friedrich)
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    Acting as a Missouri State Highway Patrol trooper, Dannie Snethern of Poplar Bluff speaks with the occupants of a vehicle she "stopped " during a simulation at the patrol's recent Youth Academy. (DAR/Michelle Friedrich)
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    Missouri State Highway Patrol Youth Academy Cadet Michael Tinsley of West Plains uses his patrol car for cover as he draws his weapon on a driver during a simulated traffic stop.  (DAR/Michelle Friedrich)
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    During a simulated traffic stop, Youth Academy Cadet Ashley Langley of Qulin reaches for the driver's license of Missouri State Highway Patrol Sgt. Clark Parrott, who only held his license up to the window for Langley to see. (DAR/Michelle Friedrich)
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    An armed passenger, Keri Lloyd (a Missouri State Highway Patrol communications operator) crawls toward Youth Academy Cadet Clayton Stockton of Gerald as he talks with the SUV's driver during a simulated traffic stop. Looking on is observer Brandon McCrary with the St. Louis County Police Department. (DAR/Michelle Friedrirch)
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    Missouri State Highway Patrol Youth Academy Cadet Drew Blankinship (standing) of Malden simulated calling for back up and an ambulance after having chased and shot an armed driver, patrol Cpl. Shayne Talburt, who fled during a traffic stop. (DAR/Michelle Friedrich)
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    Missouri State Highway Patrol Youth Academy Cadet Logan Winberry (right) of Poplar Bluff deals with an unruly passenger during his stop-and-approach scenario. (DAR/Michelle Friedrich)
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    Missouri State Highway Patrol Cpl. Conrad Purnell instructs Youth Academy Cadet Rachel Schlager of Cascade on her stop-and-approach scenario. (DAR/Michelle Friedrich)
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    Having already contacted the driver and passenger in her simulated traffic stop, Youth Academy Cadet Gabriele Crafford of Poplar Bluff listens as Missouri State Highway Patrol Sgt. Brad Haggett instructs her on what to do next. (DAR/Michelle Friedrich)