The program consists of a typical week of rigorous patrol recruit training.

     The week's activity will include: Class room instruction in the History of Law Enforcement, defensive driving, Radar, Motor Vehicle Laws, First Aid, shooting demonstrations, drug abuse, and use of alcohol, as well as demonstrations of police skills, such as personal defense and weapons firing. Organized sports will be a part of the program as well as tours of the area as time permits. It is expected that Missouri State officials will visit during the week. The American Legion will furnish staff assistance during the program. Any individual completing the full five day program may be eligible for two Scholarships given annually by the Missouri Department of The American Legion. 

SPONSORSHIP

       The local Legion Post may accept outside financial assistance to send a Cadet to the Academy.  However, none can be accepted except through the local Post which will send their nominations to the District Chairman who will make the final selections.  District Chairmen are encouraged to make alternate selections.  A quota of two Cadets from each District has been established. 
     The Cadet Patrol program will be conducted at the Missouri State Highway Patrol Law Enforcement Academy in Jefferson City, Missouri, located at 1510 East Elm Street, (Highway 50 East).

     Age - 16 through 18 years of age. Must have reached sixteenth birthday by April 1, 2009. 
     Applicants must have a (C) average or higher. Home schooled students that meet the (C) average requirement are also eligible.
     Each applicant must be of good moral character, present a neat, well-groomed appearance and come well recommended.
     Any individual applying for Cadet Patrol must meet the qualification requirements and only those recommended by their local high school official may be considered.

     Official application forms, which must be fully completed, may be obtained from your local American Legion Post. Be sure the necessary signatures of your high school principal, your local Post Commander or Adjutant, your Doctor and local law enforcement official have been secured. The applicant should express a personal interest in the program.
     Applicants must be physically able to take part in a rigorous physical program.
     The local Post Commander or Adjutant will interview each applicant, and forward each completed application with the fee of $300.00 to the District Commander or Chairman , no later than March 15, 2009.  Make checks payable to: The American Legion Dept. of Missouri.
     The District Commander must forward his endorsed application to The American Legion, Department of Missouri, Inc., Post Office Box 179, Jefferson City Mo. 65102, no later than April 30, 2009.  (The District Commander is urged to forward additional applications in the event they might be accepted. If not accepted, fees will be returned)

     Each Cadet will be issued an official uniform which will be worn at all times, except during recreational periods. Personal toilet articles, clothing for athletic activities such as gym shoes, T-shirts, swim suits, athletic supporter, will be furnished by the individual. Black street shoes should be worn.

     Cadets are quartered two to a room which includes restroom and bathing facilities. Rooms are heated and air conditioned. A lounge with TV and recreational facilities and a snack bar are close at hand.

     Registration will begin on Sunday, June 21 at 2:00PM and must be completed by 4:00PM.

     Check out will begin at 12:30PM on Friday, June 26 and must be completed by 3:00PM.

     Individuals providing transportation will be permitted to pickup Cadets only at the Missouri Highway Patrol Law Enforcement Academy - THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS.

     For those Cadets wishing to drive their own vehicles to the Academy, parking space will be available.  However, they must remain parked until check out time Friday.

     Graduation will be at 11:00AM., Friday, June 26, 2009. Families and friends of the Cadets are invited to attend. After graduation, a lunch will be served in the cafeteria (free for Cadets, visitors $5)

Visiting hours during the week of the programs will be limited to a period from 2:00PM until 4:00PM on Sunday, June 21, 2009.

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY A CADET MAY BE REACHED BY TELEPHONE AT (573) 751-3313.