Fall 2003 Class

The 2003 South Dakota Highway Patrol Fall Recruit class reported for training on August 24, 2003 at 1600 hours. Lt. Sheldon, Sgt. Svendsen, and first weeks Cadre Sgt. Millard, greeted twelve new recruits at the training center in Pierre.

Colonel Mosteller and Major Carpenter gave the recruits a warm welcome to the patrol, followed by an overview of what was expected during the next twenty-one weeks at the academy. During the next few days the recruits were introduced to teamwork, time management and physical training. The majority of the week was spent completing administrative paperwork, equipment issue, and studying the policies and procedures of the Highway Patrol Operations Manual with Captain Ingemunson. As the week drew to an end the Highway Patrol Recruits were adjusting to their new surroundings, schedules and teammates. In the following weeks, articles will provide a profile of a new recruit each week.

Week One - Recruits begin the process

Week Two - Learning the basics

Week Three - Recruits ride along

Week Four - Emergency Vehicle Operations Course

Week Five - Back in the classroom

Week Six - Recruits learn how to use firearms

Week Seven - a week of Accident Investigation

Week Eight - Recruits learn how to have a gas!

Week Nine - Recruits train with the M-16 and shotgun.

Week Ten - Pressure Point Control Tactics

Week Eleven - Criminal Law and Media Relations

Week Twelve - Riot Control, School Bus, & Fingerprinting

Week Thirteen - Motor Carrier Part 1

Week Fourteen - Motor Carrier Part 2

Week Fifteen - First Responder Course

Week Sixteen - 32 Code, Officer Safety & Bike Gangs

Week Seventeen - K-9 Operations, Drugs & Radar

Week Eighteen - Home stations

Week Nineteen - Home stations

Week Twenty - DWI - Detection and Apprehension

Week Twenty One - Finals and Swearing In

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