Col. Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, has announced six commercial vehicle officers graduated in June from the patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy.
The 13th Commercial Vehicle Officers Class reported to the academy on Jan. 3, to begin the 22-week training.
Olson addressed the class during the graduation ceremony. Capt. Kevin C. Kelley, Q/CVE, also spoke to the graduates. The Honorable S. Cotton Walker, Division III, Cole County Circuit Court, administered the Oath of Office to the commercial vehicle officers. CVO I Clinton R. Cook, class commander, also addressed the class.
Throughout the 22 weeks of training, the officers accumulate points toward graduation in the categories of firearms and academics. The person with the highest number of points in each category earns the respective award.
CVO Jamey B. Dockins, Troop E, earned the firearms award. CVO Jeffery L. Cassidy, Troop C, earned the academics award.
The names and assignments of the members of the 13th CVO Class are listed below:
CVO Jeffery L. Cassidy, Troop C; CVO Clinton R. Cook, Troop D; CVO Jamey B. Dockins, Troop E; CVO Randy J. Glover, Troop F; CVO Danton E. Harvey, Troop B; and CVO LyTyron D. Robinson Sr., Troop E.