Every year, the Kansas Highway Patrol looks forward to bringing joy to local children through the Cops & Kids event. This year, Troopers from Troop B, Capitol Police, Kansas Highway Patrol Recruiting & Community Engagement, along with Topeka Police Department and Shawnee County Sheriff's Office, came together to spread holiday cheer at Walmart in Topeka. A big thank you to the FOP Foundation, Inc-Topeka/Shawnee County Kansas for their continued sponsorship of this special shopping event with kids from Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters Serving Shawnee County! Credit: Kansas Highway Patrol Recruiting & Community Engagement, Topeka/Shawnee County Kansas FOP Foundation, used for informational purposes #HappyHolidays #Community #Partnerships #CopsAndKids #FOPFamily #ServiceCourtesyProtection #HolidaySpirit #BigBrothersBigSisters

After a 26-year career of service, Trooper Ben Gardner has now retired. He served within north central Kansas as the Public Resource Officer. Bridging the gap and building connections not only in Kansas, but well beyond and here on social media! Trooper Ben, K-378, will be missed and he will have a retirement celebration with the Public Resource Officers and Recruitment Team in the near future. Congratulations, Trooper Ben! Enjoy your retirement! We know we’ll still see you making connections with the public. #ServiceCourtesyProtection

The Kansas Highway Patrol would like to congratulate Class 72 on the hard work and determination they exhibited during their time at the Training Academy. We're excited to watch them continue to grow throughout their careers with KHP! #ServiceCourtesyProtection #Class72

Congratulations to Trooper Chase Turner, Class 72 graduate of the Kansas Highway Patrol Training Academy. Trooper Turner’s wife, Kalyn Turner, placed his badge on him for the first time. His hometown is Frontenac, Kansas. His duty station is Coffey County. #ServiceCourtesyProtection

Congratulations to Trooper Ryan Taylor, Class 72 graduate of the Kansas Highway Patrol Training Academy. Trooper Taylor’s wife, Nicole Taylor, placed his badge on him for the first time. His hometown is Great Bend, Kansas. His duty station is Saline County. #ServiceCourtesyProtection

Congratulations to Trooper Blake Stromgren, Class 72 graduate of the Kansas Highway Patrol Training Academy. Trooper Stromgren’s significant other, Julia Isbell, placed his badge on him for the first time. His hometown is Osage City, Kansas. His duty station is Franklin County. #ServiceCourtesyProtection

Congratulations to Trooper Brandon Presley, Class 72 graduate of the Kansas Highway Patrol Training Academy. Trooper Presley’s wife, Nikki Presley, placed his badge on him for the first time. His hometown is Hill City, Kansas. His duty station is Graham County. #ServiceCourtesyProtection

Congratulations to Trooper Trey Davidson, Class 72 graduate of the Kansas Highway Patrol Training Academy. Trooper Davidson’s wife, Bailey Davidson, placed his badge on him for the first time. His hometown is Topeka, Kansas. His duty station is Scott County. #ServiceCourtesyProtection

Congratulations to Trooper Jordan Byers, Class 72 graduate of the Kansas Highway Patrol Training Academy. Trooper Byers’ girlfriend, Whitney Robinson, placed his badge on him for the first time. His hometown is Auburn, Kansas. His duty station is Shawnee County. #ServiceCourtesyProtection

Congratulations to Trooper Abel Bekele, Class 72 graduate of the Kansas Highway Patrol Training Academy. Trooper Bekele’s wife, Connor Bekele, placed his badge on him for the first time. His hometown is Ethiopia. His duty station is Johnson and Wyandotte Counties. #ServiceCourtesyProtection

The Kansas Highway Patrol would like to congratulate Class 71 on the hard work and determination they exhibited during their time at the Training Academy. We're excited to watch them continue to grow throughout their careers with KHP! #ServiceCourtesyProtection #Class71

Congratulations to Trooper Jaydon Weve, Class 71 graduate of the Kansas Highway Patrol Training Academy. Trooper Weve’s brother, Jacob Weve, placed his badge on him for the first time. His hometown is Goddard, Kansas. His duty station is Sedgwick County. #ServiceCourtesyProtection

Congratulations to Trooper Johnathan Turner, Class 71 graduate of the Kansas Highway Patrol Training Academy. Trooper Turner’s wife, Laila Turner, placed his badge on him for the first time. His hometown is Wichita, Kansas. His duty station is Sedgwick County. #ServiceCourtesyProtection

Congratulations to Trooper Bailey Sites, Class 71 graduate of the Kansas Highway Patrol Training Academy. Trooper Site’s father, Steven Sites, placed his badge on him for the first time. His hometown is Spearville, Kansas. His duty station is Kansas Turnpike Authority, Shawnee County. #ServiceCourtesyProtection

Congratulations to Trooper Brianna Seifert, Class 71 graduate of the Kansas Highway Patrol Training Academy. Trooper Seifert’s mother, Hillary Yeager, placed her badge on her for the first time. Her hometown is Leavenworth, Kansas. Her duty station is Johnson and Wyandotte Counties. #ServiceCourtesyProtection

Congratulations to Trooper Chazni Scott, Class 71 graduate of the Kansas Highway Patrol Training Academy. Trooper Scott’s husband, Quade Scott, placed her badge on her for the first time. Her hometown is Eureka, Kansas. Her duty station is Greenwood County. #ServiceCourtesyProtection

Congratulations to Trooper Willie Sanchez, Class 71 graduate of the Kansas Highway Patrol Training Academy. Trooper Sanchez’s wife, Brenda Sanchez, placed his badge on him for the first time. His hometown is Dallas, Texas. His duty station is Saline County. #ServiceCourtesyProtection

Congratulations to Trooper Rylea Robinson, Class 71 graduate of the Kansas Highway Patrol Training Academy. Trooper Robinson’s father, Cliff Robinson, placed her badge on her for the first time. Her hometown is Pretty Prairie, Kansas. Her duty station is Kingman County. #ServiceCourtesyProtection

Congratulations to Trooper Carlos Mora, Class 71 graduate of the Kansas Highway Patrol Training Academy. Trooper Mora’s wife, McKenzie Mora, placed his badge on him for the first time. His hometown is Liberal, Kansas. His duty station is Seward County. #ServiceCourtesyProtection

Congratulations to Trooper Trevin Lewis, Class 71 graduate of the Kansas Highway Patrol Training Academy. Trooper Lewis’ father, Dax Lewis, placed his badge on him for the first time. His hometown is Burlingame, Kansas. His duty station is Lyon County. #ServiceCourtesyProtection