Organization
The Patrol is under the direction of the Highway Patrol Superintendent, who holds the rank of Colonel within the Patrol. The Superintendent is appointed by the Governor of Kansas. The Superintendent is aided by an Assistant Superintendent, who is appointed by the Superintendent. The Assistant Superintendent holds the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and serves as second in command of the Patrol. Under the Assistant Superintendent are four Majors who serve as Division Commanders. Together these six officers comprise the command staff of the Patrol.
The Patrol is made up of several geographical headquarters units, referred to as "Troops".
- East Region Division
- Troop A (Kansas City Metro)
- Troop B (Topeka)
- Troop G (Kansas Turnpike)
- Troop H (Chanute)
- Troop I (Motor Carrier Safety)
- Emergency Operations
- West Region Division
- Troop C (Salina)
- Troop D (Hays)
- Troop E (Garden City)
- Troop F (Wichita)
- Troop S (Special Response Team, Bomb Squad, K9 Unit)
- Support Services Division
- Troop J (Training Academy)
- Public and Governmental Affairs
- Fleet Services
- Human Resources
- Asset Forfeiture and Records
- Special Services Division
- Troop K (Capitol Police)
- Troop L (Protective Services)
- Troop M (Central Communications)
- Homeland Security/Special Operations
- Troop T (Aircraft and Fleet Operations)
- Profession Standards Unit
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