About the Academy
The MSHP Law Enforcement Academy is an approved peace officer training center under Chapter 590 RSMo. As such, it provides certified basic and career enhancement courses to any law enforcement officer in the state upon proper application and payment of appropriate fees.
The Training Division recommends the curricula for recruit and in-service programs for uniformed members. It also schedules and conducts courses of instruction for civilian personnel of the Patrol and other agencies.
The Academy's facilities include three 40-person, tiered classrooms; one single-level classroom; one single-level computer room; a 115-bed dormitory; a cafeteria; a 10-point indoor range; a firearms training system room; a gymnasium; a defensive tactics room; a weight room; a water training tank; an audiovisual studio; a Breathalyzer laboratory; and a 1.3-mile, 4-lane asphalt emergency vehicle operations course facility.
MSHP Academy User Portal
Browse classes and register online through the Academy user portal.
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Academy Personnel
Division Director
Captain Cody C. Frame · 573-526-4598, ext. 1812
Assistant Division Directors
Lieutenant Brandon Parker · 573-526-7131, ext. 1838
Lieutenant Shawn Brazas · 573-751-9939, ext. 1833
Instructors
Master Sergeant Chad A. Heil · 573-751-9941, ext. 1830
Sergeant Cary F. Porter · 573-751-9943, ext. 1835
Corporal Aaron Craig
Corporal Jeffrey T. Day · 573-751-9940, ext. 1831
Corporal Michael K. Halim · 573-522-7650, ext. 1848
Corporal Matthew E. Morice · 573-526-7140, ext. 1839
Corporal Tyler W. O'Brien
Corporal Christina Sumner
Trooper Grant A. Ayres · 573-751-9949, ext. 1834
Trooper Thomas O. Mitchell · 573-751-1000, ext. 1813
Chief CVO Brandon Whittington · 573-526-6260
Mr. Douglas R. Hoover · 573-526-7115, ext. 1826
Office Staff
Samantha Distler, Administrative Support Professional · 573-522-9164
Dana Cinotto, Administrative Support Assistant · 573-526-6174
Stephanie Vert, Program Coordinator · 573-751-9945
Vickie Kleffner, Miscellaneous Professional · 573-522-9164
Cadet Patrol Academy
A week of intensive recruit-style training for high school students aged 16 to 18, sponsored by the American Legion in cooperation with the Patrol.
Helpful Links
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Division History
Training Division History
A written history of the division.
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Get in touch
Contact the Training Division
Contact the Training Division by phone, email, or mail.
Missouri State Highway Patrol, Training Division, 1510 East Elm Street, P.O. Box 568, Jefferson City, MO 65102