40 high school cadets train like troopers at Junior Law Academy

Students from Mitchell, region attend 2025 Youth Trooper Academy

PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota high school students from 19 school districts attended the annual Youth Trooper Academy held at the Mickelson Law Enforcement Training Center in Pierre. The event, in its 13th year, is sponsored by the Highway Patrol and the South Dakota American Legion. Academy activities began on Monday, June 23, and ended with a graduation ceremony Friday, June 27. The students participated in classroom and hands-on training such a…

40 high school cadets train like troopers at Junior Law Academy

GRAND ISLAND — 40 high school students had the opportunity to train like a trooper this week at the Nebraska State Patrol Training Academy.