Colonel Michael Turner

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.

Congratulations to Lead Executive Administrative Support Professional Mary A. Redel who will September 1, after 17 years of dedicated service! >> notes.mshp.dps.mo.gov/si01/s…

After 36 years of dedicated service, Captain Julie Kerr is retiring effective September 1, 2026. Congratulations! >> notes.mshp.dps.mo.gov/si01/s…

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. >> News Release: notes.mshp.dps.mo.gov/si01/s…

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. >> notes.mshp.dps.mo.gov/si01/s…

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. >> notes.mshp.dps.mo.gov/si01/s…

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. >>notes.mshp.dps.mo.gov/si01/s…