The 126th Recruit Class will graduate from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy on Friday, October 16, 2026. The ceremony will take place at 10 a.m. at the Patrol Academy’s gymnasium. The graduation ceremony will be live streamed on the Patrol’s Facebook page.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol extends our condolences to the @wistatepatrol and the family and friends of Trooper Bradley Ritger. Our thoughts are with you during this extremely difficult time.
On behalf of myself and the entire Missouri State Highway Patrol, we offer our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Officer Brian Liles. We also extend our support to the @CHP_HQ as you navigate this difficult time. Our thoughts are with you all.
On behalf of myself and the entire Missouri State Highway Patrol, we offer our heartfelt condolences to Trooper Hayden Phillips' family, friends and the @kystatepolice. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Congratulations to Lead Executive Administrative Support Professional Mary A. Redel who will September 1, after 17 years of dedicated service!
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After 36 years of dedicated service, Captain Julie Kerr is retiring effective September 1, 2026. Congratulations!
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Effective September 1, 2026: Lieutenant Eric F. Brown will be promoted to captain and designated the division director of the Public Information and Education Division.
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Effective September 1, 2026: Lieutenant Steven B. Johnson will be promoted to the rank of captain and will remain assigned to the Field Operations Bureau.
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Effective September 1: Captain Brandon M. White will transfer to Troop F, Jefferson City, and will serve as the commanding officer.
Effective September 1, 2026, Captain Jason N. Crites will be promoted to the rank of major and will transfer to General Headquarters, where he will serve as the bureau commander of the Executive Services Bureau.
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After 31 years of dedicated service, Major Paul D. Kerperin is retiring effective September 1, 2026. Congratulations!
Congratulations to Captain Joseph L. Armistead on his retirement as of August 1! Captain Armistead retires after 24 years of dedicated service.
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Lieutenant Cody Frame has been promoted to captain and serves as the director of the Training Division. Congratulations!
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Lieutenant Brian N. Anderson will be promoted to the rank of captain and will serve as the commander of Troop B, Macon, MO, effective August 1, 2026.
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Congratulations to Captain Darewin L. Clardy, director of the Driver and Vehicle Safety Division, on his retirement after 33 years of dedicated service!
Congratulations to Captain Erik A. Gottman, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, on his retirement effective August 1, 2026. Thank you for 30 years of dedicated service!
We extend our condolences to the @PAStatePolice and the family and friends of Trooper Michael E. Pahira, Jr.
Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
The Department is deeply saddened to announce the loss of a dedicated member of our ranks, Trooper Michael E. Pahira, Jr. He was assigned as a Motor Carrier Inspector at PSP Frackville and was killed in the line of duty on July 1. Read more at bit.ly/PSP-MEP26.
Effective July 1, 2026:
Lieutenant Kevin J. Hunter will be promoted to the rank of captain and will serve as the commander of the Gaming Division.
On behalf of myself and the entire Missouri State Highway Patrol, we offer our heartfelt condolences to Trooper Sergio Romero's family and friends and the @TxDPS . Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
It is with great sadness that DPS announces the death of Texas Highway Patrol Trooper Sergio Romero.
Trooper Romero was attempting to conduct a traffic stop along US-287 near Childress, around 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 17, when a truck-tractor semi-trailer pulled out in front of him, causing his patrol unit to collide with the vehicle. Trooper Romero died on scene.
Trooper Romero answered the call to serve each day with honor and remained steadfast in his commitment to protecting and serving Texans. The DPS family will never forget the ultimate sacrifice he made in service of this state.
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