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Meet some of our recent LETO graduates

Learn how they joined the State Patrol, why they enjoy their new career and how you could be a good fit for the LETO program too.

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Trooper Vince Wren

Want to become a trooper? Learn and earn with our LETO program

Minnesota State Patrol's Law Enforcement Training Opportunity (LETO) program is designed for people who want to become a trooper, but do not have a law enforcement degree. LETO provides pay and benefits while you train.

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Pictured left to right: DPS Commissioner Bob Jacobson, Steven Boser, Kurt Lucking, Shelby Erdrich and Minnesota State Patrol Col. Christina Bogojevic

‘The miracle man’ credits good Samaritans for saving his life

The Minnesota State Patrol honors the good Samaritans who saved Kurt Lucking's life after he was hit by a driver while on his riding lawnmower.

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