What can the Mississippi State Troopers Association (MSTA) do for YOU? We’ve got the answer, and it’s a long list of things. You know the saying, membership has its privileges… well here they are. Membership in the organization is formed by Mississippi Troopers for Mississippi Troopers. The $5 monthly dues are split up so that $3 goes to our general fund and $2 goes to our legal defense fund. Over 95% of Mississippi Troopers already belong to the MSTA. We give an average of nine, $1,000 educational scholarships each year. Read More . . .

On a recent manhunt, Trooper Lance Taylor, was on hand to help the many other troopers who were called in to search for an elusive bad guy. In the span of just a few hours, troopers were not only combing the dense woods for this guy, they were also dealing with every single type of bad weather - from extreme heat, torrential rains, to unbelievable humidity. Trooper Taylor is also a TAC officer who is helping to train new recruits on the basics of becoming a proud Mississippi State Trooper. It’s a difficult job - because TAC officers have to practice what they preach day in and day out during these cadet classes (classroom exercises and hours of grueling PT). However, we’re going to suggest a new class for him to teach - “How NOT to Get Your Patrol Car Stuck in the Mud.” After several attempts to get his vehicle out of the mud, Trooper Taylor had to ask for help from another type of law enforcement officers who were also assisting on the manhunt. It was the POSSUM POLICE to the rescue for this trooper! Who are the “possum police” you ask? Well, they would be members of the Mississippi Wildlife and Fish Department. And NO, they do not roll over and play dead like possum’s are known to do. And, lucky for Trooper Taylor that they didn’t do that! In this picture, Trooper Lance Taylor hooks up his vehicle in order for it to be pulled. Thanks to the members of the Wildlife and Fish for getting our trooper out of the mud - we’ll owe you one!

This nominee is known to always perform his duties with a great amount of pride. He goes above and beyond the call of duty in helping his fellow troopers. Others, both in his district and outside of his district, characterize him as being respectful, sincere, humble, honest, and unselfish. He is not only an outstanding instructor, citizen, and trooper, he’s a true “Roadman” at heart.