South Dakota Hwy. Patrol Hosts Event To Recruit Women Troopers
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — The South Dakota Highway Patrol is hosting a recruiting event next week in an effort to increase the number of women who are state troopers.
The Highway Patrol has scheduled the recruiting seminar for Tuesday at the Southeast Technical Institute in Sioux Falls. Current female troopers will be available to discuss topics such as the application process, training, life as a state trooper and the challenges that come with the position.
Recruiting events to invite women to join the force will also be held in Pierre and Aberdeen later this month.
The Highway Patrol is accepting applications through July 8 for the next class of recruits. Two women were hired during the last recruiting process.
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