Col. Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces that 25 troopers graduated from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy on Wednesday, Jan. 12.
The 112th Recruit Class reported to the Academy on Aug. 2, and the new troopers will report to duty in their assigned troops on Monday, Jan. 31.
Gov. Mike Parson provided the keynote address and Col. Olson also spoke to the class during the graduation. The Honorable Patricia Breckenridge, Supreme Court of Missouri, administered the Oath of Office to the new troopers.
In Troop E, based out of Poplar Bluff, new assignments include:
• Kyle L. Hogan (Gainesville), Zone 4, Bollinger/Cape Girardeau/Scott Counties
• Nathaniel V. Bishop (Willow Springs), Zone 9, New Madrid & Pemiscot Counties
• Tyler S. Reinke (Lincoln), Zone 10, Dunklin County
• Richard W. Wylie (Wheaton), Zone 11, Stoddard County