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—DNAContinued from page 9.robot only does what you tell it to,”said Brian. “We all have biology andchemistry degrees, not engineeringdegrees. So, this company wrote thecode for the robot and also integrateda lot of the processes with the STaCSDNA system.”Brian explained that each roboticinstrument is computer driven, but hasits own unique software. The data fromone instrument isn’t in the same languageas the other instruments. Thenew software will integrate all of theinstruments, so the data coming fromone instrument can be imported overthe Patrol LAN to another instrument.For example: Criminalists haveto quantify how much DNA is present.The criminalist calculates howmuch chemical/buffer/enzyme isused based on the amount of DNApresent for each test. The process ofcalculating the science of DNA testingis now done by the computer system,which is more efficient/time saving.At the GHQ Laboratory, the calculationsare loaded into the robot, so therobot knows what chemical it needs topipette.“We’ve made some importantadvancements and expanded the database,”said Brian. “But, we’ve alsoseen a 30 percent increase in caseseach year over the past five years.So, although we have increased ourthroughput, we’re still fighting a losingbattle.“Federal law requires laboratorieswith access to the CODIS databaseto have a technical leader. This positionis also an accreditation standard.Brian fills this role for the Patrol. Asthe technical leader, Brian is responsiblefor the data, accuracy, qualitystandards, and accreditation. TheDNA Section includes 15 employeesassigned to the GHQ, Troop D, andTroop E laboratories.“We have an outstanding group ofhighly dedicated and talented peopleworking for the DNA sections of thelab. As witnessed by our extraordinaryefforts during the Joplin tragedy, weare very motivated and extremely capable.I couldn’t be more proud of thework we do on a daily basis, nor couldI be more proud to be leading such afine group,” said Brian.DNA Section TimelineJuly 1988 -- Crime Lab Sprv. TomGrant is accepted into the FBI’sVisiting Scientist Program atQuantico, VA.February 1989 -- Sprv. Grant returnsto Jefferson City after a four-monthresident service at Quantico. TheGeneral Headquarters Laboratoryis equipped and ready to begin validationof DNA analysis methods.October 1, 1990 -- First DNA casesubmitted.1991 -- Senate Bill 578 passes, requiringthe collection and processingof DNA samples from convictedfelons of certain violent crimes andthe recording of the profiles intothe state and national databases.January 1994 -- The first offendercollections occur.August 1994 -- Patrol receivesCODIS hardware and software.(However, states were not linkednationally until 1998.)1999 -- Polymerase Chain Reaction(PCR) using Short Tandem Repeats(STR) is instituted with caseworksamples. (This remains thecurrent technique.)September 1999 -- The Patrol islinked to National CODIS systems(NDIS).10 Patrol News/November-December 20112004 -- DNA Casework Section receivesan average of 61 cases permonth.2005 -- Senate Bill 1000 becomeslaw. This bill expanded Missouri’soffender DNA databaselaw to require collection of DNAfrom all felons. A court fee providesfunding for this. This lawincreased estimated annual DNAsubmissions to the Missouri StateHighway Patrol Crime Laboratoryfrom approximately 2,200 offendersamples per year to over 28,000per year. An additional 100,000DNA samples were to be collectedimmediately from prior offendersnow eligible for collection for pastfelonies.2006 -- DNA Profiling Section acceptsGovernor’s Award For Quality &Productivity in the area of Efficiency/ProcessImprovement. Theaward recognized the section’ssuccess eliminating the entirebacklog of DNA samples createdonce the 2005 legislation took effect.The DNA profiles increasedfrom 27,211 to almost 200,000.2006 -- The Patrol’s Crime Laboratorysystem merged with the SoutheastMissouri State University Laboratory.For the first time, the Patrolhas a satellite laboratory capableof DNA profiling.2008 -- The Highway Patrol built itsSpringfield Crime Laboratory, effectivelyadding an additional DNAlab to the system.2009 -- House Bills 152 and 62expanded the database law torequire the collection of DNA forindividuals arrested for qualifyingcrimes and from anyone requiredto register as a sexual offender. (Itis known that a large percentageof serious crimes are committedby persons previously convicted oflesser felony offenses.)2004, under the previous law, therewere 41 CODIS offender hits. For2009, there were 895 hits.October 2011 -- CODIS now includesover 230,000 DNA samples fromMissouri offenders. The DNACasework Section is receiving anaverage of 265 cases per month (a328% increase from 2004).October 2011 -- During this calendaryear, the Patrol’s Crime LaboratoryDivision has produced 534offender hits in CODIS. Since itsinception in Missouri, we have realized3,852 offender hits and 1,142forensic (case-to-case) hits.

David McPherson: Leaving A LegacyBy Lt. Roger D. Whittler, Q/HRDYou can do anything you set yourmind to. All of us have heard that adageand possibly several others thatcould apply to this story. But, we arenot all capable of doing anything we setour minds to. (I have always wantedto be six feet tall.) Sometimes, it takesa special person to be the first to door be something before the rest of uscan see the possibility. When that rareperson comes along, that one personwho changes the status quo dramatically,that person becomes a legacyto all those who wish to follow in hisfootsteps.Recently, a Patrol “legacy” returnedto General Headquarters for avisit. But, let’s start this story back atthe beginning ... in 1964. A young mannamed David E. McPherson was servingour country in the United StatesAir Force. He noticed that his roommate,who was ending his militaryenlistment, was completing a writtenapplication for the Indiana State Police.McPherson, a St. Louis native, andSumner High School graduate, beganto contemplate what a career with theMissouri State Highway Patrol wouldbe like. Upon his return to St. Louis,McPherson travelled to Troop C Headquarters,which was located in Kirkwoodat the time.McPherson was welcomed by adesk sergeant, who explained to himthat the Missouri State Highway Patroldid not have any “Negro troopers”.McPherson recalls that the informationangered him, and his resolve tobecome a Missouri State Highway Patroltrooper became stronger; his determinationsolidified. He said it tooknearly four hours for him to get theapplication. McPherson successfullycompleted the Missouri State HighwayPatrol Selection Process; he was hiredon October 15, 1965. He attended recruittraining at the Patrol Academy inRolla. McPherson went on to graduatefrom the Academy, and serve on theMissouri State Highway Patrol fornearly nine years.Col. Ron Replogle, retired DPS Director Charles Jackson, Mr. David E. McPherson, Mrs.Marjean McPherson, and Lt. Col. Richard L. Coffey enjoyed a recent visit. Mr. McPhersonholds the Missouri House of Representatives Resolution the colonel presented to him.During his Patrol career, heserved in Troops C and F. McPhersonrecruited a number of Patrol employees,five of whom were African-American males who would serve asmembers of the Missouri State HighwayPatrol. He also recruited the firstfemale to serve on the Patrol. Throughmany trials and obstacles, McPhersonrepresented the Patrol with the samevision and core values that the agencyhas today. When he resigned from theMissouri State Highway Patrol in 1974,as a corporal, he entered the corporateworld. He worked as an executive atMotorola Incorporated before retiringfrom Motorola in 2003, at the age of62.He and his family reside in Alpharetta,GA, a suburb of Atlanta. Davidand his wife, Marjean, have beenmarried for 45 years. They have onedaughter, two sons, and several grandchildren.On October 3, 2011, nearly 46years after McPherson was hired, theMissouri State Highway Patrol hosteda luncheon at the Patrol Academy inhis honor. Missouri’s first African-American trooper, David E. McPherson,spoke to guests and Patrolemployees. He encouraged everyoneto seek excellence, and to help find potentialemployees who will continue toperform at a level the public has cometo expect of the Missouri State HighwayPatrol. McPherson said there aremany eager men and women who, withtraining and assistance, would makegreat Patrol employees. He urged currentemployees to speak with people ...to let them know about the Patrol andwhat careers are available.McPherson told of his belief, “Ifyou find someone who is smarter thanyou are, hire that person, and they willpush you to the top.”McPherson closed his statementsby saying that he has always loved theMissouri State Highway Patrol. Hecredits the Patrol with the success heexperienced in his career within privateindustry.After the luncheon, Colonel RonReplogle presented McPherson with aProclamation from the Missouri Houseof Representatives. Col. Replogle, LieutenantColonel Richard L. Coffey, MajorSandra K. Karsten, Q/ASB, CaptainTimothy McDonald, chief of staff, currentand former Patrol employees, andguests toured the Patrol’s Safety EducationCenter. The group viewed thearticles and photographs on displayrecounting the groundbreaking careerof Missouri State Highway Patrol CorporalDavid E. McPherson.November-December 2011/Patrol News 11

Clerk Typist IIIKarna N. CobbAppointment: January 7, 2007.First Assignment: Clerk Typist II,Troop A.Current Assignment: Clerk TypistIII, Troop A. (Karna currentlyenters tickets, types administrativereports, and is fluent in the usageof FATPOT.)Family: Karna is the proud motherof six children: Charlotte, Jolene,Billy, Weston, Collin, and Jackson,who range in ages from 31 to sixyears old. She also has six grandchildren.Interests: Karna enjoys photography,and works part-time as a cosmetologist.During Karna’s short tenure withthe Patrol she has gained a reputationas a reliable and responsible co-workerwith a good sense of humor. Whenasked for help by anyone at Troop A,or her family and friends, Karna respondswithout hesitation.When asked what she has enjoyedthe most about being employed bythe Patrol, she responded, “I really enjoyedthe work I did with DDCC. Thefact I was helping those officers, whowere helping others, was a great satisfactionto me.”When she is not working, Karnaenjoys spending time with her familyand friends. She also enjoys takingSpotlightphotographs of those close to her,especially when they are unawarethey are being photographed. Karna’supbeat and outgoing personality havebeen an asset to Troop A.Section ChiefRoger D. StropeAppointed: December 1, 1986.First Assignment: Computer OperatorTrainee, Information SystemsDivision, General Headquarters,Jefferson City.Promotions/Reclassifications:Computer Operator I -- July 1,1988; Probationary Radio Operator-- February 1, 1989; Radio &Telecommunications Technician --August 1, 1990; Radio & TelecommunicationsTechnician 1st Class-- February 1, 1992; Shop Technician-- August 1, 1999; Acting ChiefProjects Engineer -- December1, 2000; Chief Projects Engineer-- December 1, 2003; Section Chief-- July 1, 2004. (On September 1,2007, Roger was designated assistantdirector of the CommunicationsDivision.)Current Assignment: Section Chief,Information and CommunicationsTechnology Division, GeneralHeadquarters. (Roger is currentlythe assistant director/sectiondirector of radio and microwavesystems.)Family: Roger and his wife, Heather,live in Taos.Interests: Roger enjoys carpentry andplaying guitar.Roger began his career in theInformation Systems Division beforetransferring into communications atTroop A, Lee’s Summit, in 1989. Hesaid he transferred to Troop F in 1993,and was there just in time for the floods.Right now, the word for Roger’s workarea is “change”, as the InformationSystems Division and CommunicationsDivision become one group.“I think some areas will be moreefficient because of this change,” saidRoger. “For instance, the plan is for allthe car computer issues to be handledat the Radio Shop. Troopers will nolonger need to go to two places forrepairs. The radio system is becomingmore network based, which is the domainof the computer system personnel.Also, there are communicationsfield personnel that will be of help inthe information systems area.”Trooper GregoryK. TeschAppointed: July 1, 2008.First/Current Assignment: TroopA, Zone 7, Jackson County.Family: Trooper Tesch is marriedto Annette (Martin) Tesch, ofContinued on the next page.12 Patrol News/November-December 2011

Spotlight— TeschContinued from page 12.Mountain Grove, MO. Annetteis employed as a bank teller inMountain Grove. They have twogrown children: Elizabeth andKarl. Elizabeth resides in Lee’sSummit, and is attending the Universityof Missouri-Kansas Citypursing a doctoral degree in pharmacy.Karl resides in Columbia,MO. He attends the University ofMissouri and pursing a bachelor’sof science in mechanical engineering.Interests: Tpr. Tesch enjoys timewith his family, volunteering, reading,and shooting. When he wasyounger, Tpr. Tesch was interestedin lepidopterology (the study ofbutterflies and moths).Before joining the Missouri StateHighway Patrol, Tpr. Tesch was amember of the United States MarineCorps, from which he retired as amajor. He enjoys playing board gamesand participating in other recreationalactivities with his family. Tpr. Teschis a true example of someone who isinvolved in his community. He spendsmost of his time volunteering for theBoy Scouts of America, the Red Cross,and Literacy Kansas City. He alsoparticipates and volunteers for eventsbenefitting Special Olympics and theNational Multiple Sclerosis Society.When he does have some “down” time,Tpr. Tesch enjoys reading about militaryhistory and maintaining his pistolmarksmanship skills at the range.“I feel that I am truly blessed to bean American citizen, and that I am obligatedto repay my debt to this greatcountry through personal service. Isincerely appreciate the opportunity Ihave to serve my fellow citizens as amember of the Missouri State HighwayPatrol.”Lab. Mgr. BrianK. HoeyAppointed: January 1, 1993.First Assignment: Criminalist I, DNAProfiling Section, Crime LaboratoryDivision, General Headquarters.Promotions/Reclassifications:Criminalist II -- January 1, 1995;Criminalist III -- January 1, 1997;Criminalist Supervisor -- July 1,2004; Laboratory Manager -- Au-gust 23, 2010. Brian worked in theDNA Casework Section from 1995until 2010, until he was promotedto laboratory manager.Current Assignment: LaboratoryManager, Crime Laboratory Division,General Headquarters.Family: Brian and his wife, Kristen,have two daughters, Kate, 10, andKyra, 6. Kristen is a criminalist inthe CODIS Section of the CrimeLaboratory Division.Interests: When he’s not working,Brian says he’s “basically chasingthe kids around with soccer”. Healso serves on the board of directorsfor Midwestern Association ofForensic Scientists (MAFS). Thistakes quite a lot of his personaltime. He recently completed athree-year term as treasurer ofMAFS. From there, it was on topresident-elect. In 2012, he willserve as president of this organization.Brian enjoys reading, biking,and running, too.Retiree Accepts Missourian AwardRetired Major Michael B. Pace, also a retired brigadier general with theMissouri National Guard, accepted the Missourian Award at a special ceremonyon September 17, 2011. The Missourian Award is a prestigious awardthat acknowledges the most accomplished citizens of Missouri. Held at theCapitol Plaza Hotel, the ceremony recognized 12 people who have made anoutstanding contribution to the state or nation in one of the following fields:civics, business, arts, or politics. Proceeds from the Missourian Award Programbenefit the American Heart Association. Gov. Jeremiah W. “Jay” Nixonis the honorary chairman of the Missourian Award. Congratulations, retiredMajor Pace!November-December 2011/Patrol News 13

MCJMP Team Earns Technology AwardBy Public Info. Specialist III Cheryl D. Cobb, Q/PIEDTeam [tēm] n. “A group organizedto work together.” For monthsnow, the “group organized to worktogether” known as the MissouriCriminal Justice Modernization Project(MCJMP) team has been doingprecisely that: working together. Withas many people as have taken part inthis incredible challenge, working togetheris a must. Their work is payingoff ... and getting noticed.On October 19, 2011, in the Capitolrotunda, members of the MCJMPteam accepted the Governor’s Awardfor Quality and Productivity in the areaof technology. It was the second awardaccepted that day by a Patrol team.Each year, the state of Missourirecognizes teams of its employees foroutstanding service excellence, efficiency,innovation, technology, processimprovement, and employee development.This year’s awards honored fourteams.Deputy Commissioner and GeneralCounsel Renee Slusher, Officeof Administration, served as emceeSgt. Edward J. Aylward, Q/RDDProg./Analyst Mgr. Ronald G.Beck, Q/ICTDCpl. Christine A. Bogart, Troop ITech. Support Mgr. Harold D.Burnette, Q/ICTDProg./Analyst Mgr. Howard G.Carter, Q/ICTDCIT Spec. II E. Hope Copas,Q/ICTDSgt. Noel C. Davenport, Q/GDCIT Spec. II Connie L. Farris,Q/ICTDProg./Analyst Mgr. Doris K.Fisher, Q/ICTDSection Director Clifford R.Gronauer, Q/ICTDSgt. Allan C. Heseman, Q/RDDCIT Spec. II Mathew E. Hodgen,Q/ICTDMCJMP TeamThe MCJMP team acceptedthe Governor’s Award forQuality and Productivity inthe area of technology. DPSDeputy Director Andrea Spillars(bottom step, center) joinsthem in this photo.at the event. Each memberof the MCJMP teamwalked across the stageand accepted their personalplaque. DPS DeputyDirector Andrea Spillars(acting director at thetime) told those presentwhy this team was beingrecognized and congratulatedeach team member.In her remarks prior to the presentation,Deputy Director Spillars said foran agency to earn two of these awardsis remarkable, especially in this economicenvironment.The MCJMP team is actuallyfive teams working toward the samegoal: Upgrade operational systemsto enhance delivery of enforcementTech. Support Mgr. Mark A.Huhn, Q/ICTDCIT Spec. II Micheale J. Kroeger,Q/ICTDSection Director Larry G.Lueckenhoff, Q/ICTDCIT Spec. II Jessica L. Moyer,Q/ICTDTech. Support Mgr. Jeffrey N.Myers, Q/ICTDChief Operator Rocky L. Ponder,Q/ICTDTech. Support Mgr. Dianne E.Ruettgers, Q/ICTDAsst. Director Timothy R.Schlueter, Q/CJISDLt. Corey J. Schoeneberg, Q/PSDTech. Support Mgr. Steven C.White, Q/CJISDservices and streamline operationaleffectiveness. The Patrol chose to approachthis goal as an across-the-boardmodernization centering on five areas:Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD),Mobile Computing (MCD), ComputerizedCriminal History (CCH), RecordsManagement (RMS), and replacementof the State Message Switch (SMS).Each area has a dedicated team ofpeople, yet all five teams work in tandemwith interface requirements, datasharing, and integrated structures anddesigns.To replace all these systems simultaneouslyis an extraordinary goal.There are approximately 100 peopleworking on the various aspects of theproject–some full time and some asneeded.“There are project leaders for eachof the five components of MCJMP,”explained Section Director Clifford R.Gronauer, Q/ICTD. “We intentionallychose people that didn’t have that particularbackground or experience towork in each area. We felt if the projectleader or some team members didn’tknow about the specific area, theywould ask more questions. This wouldhelp us avoid perpetuating any badContinued on the next page.14 Patrol News/November-December 2011

— MCJMPContinued from page 14.habits, including the dreaded, ‘We’vealways done it that way.’”In addition to Patrol employees,each of the five MCJMP subgroupsincludes an outside vendor. Bids weresolicited in 2008, and awarded as follows:XWave (CAD), FATPOT (MCD);Niche (RMS), Computer Projects ofIllinois Inc. (SMS), and ComputerProjects of Illinois (CCH). Representativesof each vendor attend team meetingsvia conference call. Some teamsincorporate Skype when meeting withemployees working outside the JeffersonCity area.Accepting a Governor’s Award forQuality and Productivity doesn’t meanthe Missouri Criminal Justice ModernizationProject is finished. It does signifythe team is moving the Patrol in theright direction and seeing positive results.The Patrol’s mission of “Serviceand Protection” remains the focus ofeach group within MCJMP. This teamis intent on decreasing the paperworkfor troopers, lowering the cost of deliveringenforcement services, enhancingofficer safety, and allowing the Patrolto operate more efficiently.Congratulations to the MCJMPteam! Keep up the great work!What Is MCJMP?The Missouri Criminal Justice Modernization Project (MCJMP) includesthe following areas or subgroups:Computer Aided Dispatch -- Previously, two separate products provideddispatching and tracking. The new system combines theseinto a single capability, which also includes real-time GPS tracking ofpatrol cars. Better mapping software has greatly increased the verifiedaddress capabilities and includes history of previous calls to thatlocation.Mobile Computing -- This component changes the officer’s workflowfrom a manual process to a paperless operation, including e-ticketing.Officers can scan a motorist’s license and generate citations using aprinter in their vehicles. The elimination of duplicate data providesthe capability to propagate repetitive information into multiple reportswithout rekeying.Computerized Criminal History -- The new criminal history repositorymakes it easier to cross-reference data elements, and to expand identifyinginformation. It also offers an array of presentation capabilities.Part of this upgrade is a website allowing public access to criminal records.Users can register, pay a nominal fee, and print record checksfor themselves or others.Records Management System -- This system provides features thatinclude suspect pictures, residence and work addresses, identifyinginformation such as tattoos and scars, and vehicles owned and drivenby a suspect. In addition, cross-referential capabilities match aspectsof the suspect profile across other data repositories.State Message Switch -- This is the primary routing manager for requeststo the many systems holding criminal justice data. It directsrequests to the appropriate system(s), receives the results, and routesthem back to the requester, while appearing as a single transaction.Birth AnnouncementsReese LaurenRecruit Todd K. & Mrs. Kristen E.BurtonQ/TNDDalton K.Cpl. Darrin K. & Mrs. Jill LillemanQ/DDCCGrayden JamesComm. Oper. II Justin K. & Mrs.Rebekah D. ParksTroop BKeygan GarrettMr. Gary S. & Clerk Typist I MeganE. LongTroop EEthan BlakeCpl. Andrew A. & Mrs. Kimberly A.HenryTroop HJaylen AddisonMrs. Marcy R. Parsley & the lateCpl. Jay A. ParsleyTroop EHenry PaulSgt. Henry J. & Mrs. Amy M. FolsomQ/DDCCAbigail DeLaineMr. Jason D. & Tpr. Tabitha D. NicholsTroop BQuinn WarrenTpr. Jared W. & Mrs. Hannah J.ServaisTroop CRyder AlanTpr. Evan T. & Mrs. Andrea L.HaneTroop IEvan JosephCpl. Scott A. & Mrs. Shanna L.BallardTroop FJacquelyn OliviaTpr. Timothy A. & Mrs. Jessica S.BarrettTroop DNovember-December 2011/Patrol News 15

‘Looking Beyond The Stop’The following officers are to be commended for looking beyond the initial stop. Each of these officers made at least onearrest during the period of September 1, 2011 to October 31, 2011. (Editor’s note: This column excludes DWI arrests, warrantarrests, and “plain sight” situations. Keep in mind that there must be information in the “miscellaneous” section of theradio report to be considered for this column.)Troop ATpr. J.S. Baughman, 1 arrestTpr. G.L. Billings, 1 arrestTpr. R.J. Chapman, 2 arrestsTpr. B.N. Comer, 1 arrestTpr. L. Dancy, 2 arrestsTpr. B.R. DeHaan, 1 arrestTpr. B.R. Dodson, 1 arrestCpl. C.G. Dunfee, 1 arrestTpr. D.E. Fessenden, 1 arrestTpr. S.D. Galaska, 1 arrestTpr. T.I. Goolsby, 2 arrestsTpr. J.D. Hall, 1 arrestTpr. M.J. Hanrahan, 1 arrestSgt. D.J. Hedrick, 2 arrestsTpr. D.L. Johnson, 2 arrestsTpr. D.D. Mathes, 4 arrestsSgt. R.B. McGinnis, 4 arrestsCpl. G.D. Primm, 6 arrestsCpl. C.E. Utterback, 2 arrestsTpr. M.J. Yoder, 2 arrestsTroop BCpl. J.D. Davidson, 2 arrestsTpr. C.J. Glover, 1 arrestTpr. B.C. Griffin, 1 arrestTpr. T.K. Hendershott, 1 arrestTpr. G.T. Johnson, 2 arrestsTpr. J.P. Johnson, 1 arrestTpr. M.J. Lewis, 1 arrestTpr. C.F. Porter, 1 arrestTpr. L.P. Quinn, 1 arrestSgt. B.D. Ream, 1 arrestSgt. T.R. Rohn, 1 arrestSgt. R.L. Seiner, 1 arrestTpr. D.E. Siegfried, 1 arrestCpl. R.B. Skaggs, 1 arrestTpr. S.P. Smeltser, 1 arrestTroop CTpr. M.T. Angrisani, 1 arrestTpr. M.R. Ashby, 1 arrestSgt. J.R. Campbell, 3 arrestsTpr. T.L. Coffey, 1 arrestCpl. T.S. Croft, 2 arrestsTpr. C.D. Fieser, 2 arrestsTpr. G.T. Gronemeyer, 1 arrestTpr. A.S. Huskey, 2 arrestsTpr. D.F. Isringhausen, 1 arrestTpr. N.V. Jannin, 2 arrestsTpr. A.D. Lindgren, 1 arrestTpr. D.A. Mason, 1 arrestTpr. J.R. McCurdy, 2 arrestsCpl. J.D. Oughton, 3 arrestsCpl. W.B. Sevier, 2 arrestsTpr. S.J. Washabaugh, 2 arrestsTpr. A.L. Woods, 1 arrestTroop DTpr. Q.D. Bland, 1 arrestTpr. J.W. Choate, 1 arrestSgt. M.D. Green, 1 arrestCpl. T.L. Hall, 2 arrestsCpl. S.R. Monk, 1 arrestTpr. T.J. Stevens, 1 arrestTpr. L.A. Wilson, 1 arrestTroop ETpr. D.W. Crank, 3 arrestsCpl. R.D. Owens, 1 arrestCpl. M.G. Slaughter, 1 arrestTpr. S.K. Talburt, 1 arrestTroop FSgt. W.V. Ahrens, 1 arrestTpr. A.A. Armstrong, 1 arrestTpr. S.A. Brazas, 1 arrestTpr. J.A. Cluver, 1 arrestTpr. S.M. Cummings, 1 arrestCpl. M.A. Halford, 1 arrestTpr. D.R. Haslag, 2 arrestsTpr. S.B. Johnson, 4 arrestsTpr. B.C. Lawler, 1 arrestTpr. J.D. Miller, 1 arrestTpr. T.O. Mitchell, 1 arrestCpl. M.E. Morice, 3 arrestsTpr. C.J. North, 1 arrestTpr. A.C. Piercy, 1 arrestTpr. N.R. Schaffer, 2 arrestsCpl. T.D. Stegeman, 1 arrestTpr. D.K. Sullivan, 2 arrestsCpl. R.S. Thompson, 2 arrestsCpl. T.R. Walley, 5 arrestsTpr. G.L. West, 2 arrestsTpr. C.B. Wilt, 3 arrestsTroop GCpl. S.N. Foster, 3 arrestsTpr. S.R. Hogan, 3 arrestsTpr. A.D. Johnson, 1 arrestTpr. C.A. Kimes, 2 arrestsTpr. P.V.J. Volkmer, 1 arrestTpr. P.R. Wells, 2 arrestsTroop HTpr. J.C. Acree, 1 arrestTpr. T.B. Heintz, 1 arrestTpr. B.R. Hilliard, 1 arrestCpl. J.S. Johnson, 1 arrestTpr. M.L. Starmer, 3 arrestsTpr. J.R. Zach, 1 arrestTroop ICpl. K.D. Wilmont, 1 arrestField Operations BureauLt. P.D. Kerperin, 1 arrest16 Patrol News/November-December 2011

Patrol Honors Ike SkeltonBy Public Info. Spec. III Cheryl D. Cobb, Q/PIEDColonel Ron Replogle and membersof his staff honored the long-termsupport of retired Congressman IkeSkelton at a presentation in KansasCity. The law offices of Husch, Blackwell,Sanders LLP, where retired CongressmanSkelton is a partner, hostedthe event in late September.It was hoped that CongressmanSkelton would speak to a graduatingrecruit class in 2010. Understandably,his busy schedule didn’t allow him todo so. Since that time, he has left office.Retired Congressman Skeltonserved the citizens of Missouri as aLafayette County prosecutor, staterepresentative, and congressman hisentire life. During all that time, he’sbeen a supporter of the Patrol.Retired Congressman Ike Skelton waspleased to accept a special gift fromMajor Robert E. Bloomberg, Q/TSB.The license plate shows the year “1931”,which is the year both the congressmanand the Patrol were born.“We wanted to take an opportunityto recognize his large bodyof work,” said Captain Ronald L.Walker, Q/FOB. “As a congressman,he would send a brief to officersin his district any time there was acourt decision affecting law enforcement.Congressman Skelton has had alifelong commitment to public safety.Although he was at the federal level,he never lost his focus on supportingthe citizen.”“Congressman Skelton has demonstratedhis support of the Patrolthroughout his career,” said Col. Replogle.“The support of dedicated publicservants like Congressman Skeltonhelps us to provide the best possibleservice and protection to the citizenswe serve.”Sgt. David May Memorial Highway DedicatedBy Tpr. Clark D. Parrott, Troop EOn Thursday, September 29, 2011,a ceremony at the Troop E Headquartersin Poplar Bluff dedicated the portionof U.S. Highway 67 from CountyRoad 422 to U.S. Highway 60 East/67South bypass in Butler County, as theMissouri State Highway Patrol SergeantDavid May Memorial Highway. Activeand retired Patrol members from TroopE, representatives from the MissouriState Troopers Association, severalcommunity dignitaries, representativesfrom the Missouri Department ofTransportation, and family and friendsof the Mays attended the ceremony.The Reverend Marty Reed openedthe dedication with an invocation.Heartfelt comments from CaptainGeorge E. Ridens, Troop E; ColonelRon Replogle, superintendent of thePatrol; Lieutenant Larry W. Plunkett,Troop F; Representative Todd Richardson,District 154; and Mrs. Lynda(May) Anderson followed, prior to unveilingthe memorial sign.Representative Richardson sponsoredHouse Bill 798, which passedduring the 96th General Assembly(2011). This legislation designated aportion of U.S. 67 in memory of Sgt.David May. The Missouri State TroopersAssociation provided funds to purchaseand erect the new signs.Sgt. David May lost his life in ahelicopter crash in the line of duty onMay 17, 1999. The fatal crash occurredas he was piloting helicopter 77MP inthe Poplar Bluff area. Sgt. May wasthe 19th member of the Missouri StateHighway Patrol to lose his life in theline of duty.(l to r) Tara (May) Forgette, Krista (May) Tagli, and Mrs. Lynda (May) Anderson standnear the memorial sign after the unveiling.November-December 2011/Patrol News 17

PromotionsMichael A. TurnerLieutenantTroop FDonald R. Barbour Jr.SergeantTroop FDawn M. MooreChief Oper.Troop EJohn T. MasseyAsst. Chief Oper.Troop BKevin L. BraunComm. Tech. IIQ/ICTDMichael M. EwersComm. Tech. IIQ/ICTDPamela J. CoxDE IIITroop AKyle D. CrothersDE IIITroop FDale A. GoldsberryMVI IIITroop ERichard A. FalkCIT IIIQ/ICTDMatthew R. FreemanCVE Inspector IIITroop EHolly A. HaarmannSenior CJIS Mgr.Q/CJISDJeffrey L. HamiltonCVE Inspector IIITroop EChristy R. Handshy-FeelerDE IITroop ARichard L. HargroveMVI ITroop C18 Patrol News/November-December 2011

PromotionsRonald W. HoffmanMVI IIITroop CSharon D. JohnsonDE IIITroop CJustin E. LacyFingerprint Tech. IIIQ/CJISDKimberly D. O’ConnerDE IITroop EJeffrey R. SimsCVO Sprv. IITroop CSteven K. ThompsonCVO Sprv. IITroop CMichael K. VerBruggeDE IIITroop FTraffic FatalitiesYear ToDateDec. 6,2011Same PeriodLast YearYear To DateNumber OfIncreaseOrDecrease2009TrafficFatalities2010TrafficFatalities715 766 -51 878 821November-December 2011/Patrol News 19

MACHS Team Accepts Gov. AwardBy Public Info. Spec. III Cheryl D. Cobb, Q/PIEDEach year, the state of Missourirecognizes teams of its employees foroutstanding service excellence, efficiency,innovation, technology, processimprovement, and employee development.This year’s awards honored fourteams, two of which were comprisedmostly of Patrol employees.A special awards ceremony tookplace on October 19, 2011, in theCapitol rotunda. Members of the MissouriAutomated Criminal HistorySite or MACHS team each walkedacross a stage and accepted their personalplaque. Deputy Commissionerand General Counsel Renee Slusher,Office of Administration, served asemcee at the event. DPS Deputy DirectorAndrea Spillars (acting directorat the time) told those present whythis team was being recognized andcongratulated each team member. Inher remarks prior to the presentation,Director Spillars expressed her appreciationto the team and describedtheir accomplishment as being trulycommendable.Members of the MACHS teamjoin DPS Deputy Director AndreaSpillars (bottom step, farleft) for a photo after acceptingtheir award.So, how did this groupof people end up in therotunda accepting such aprestigious award? It allbegan in 2009, as a quest ...The team included Patrolemployees, RKV Technologiesrepresentatives, andComputer Projects of Illinois(CPI) representatives.Their goal: Create a wayfor businesses and individualsto request a backgroundcheck which wouldenable the Patrol to respond in a moreefficient and timely manner.“The largest challenge was explainingthe current system to thecompanies awarded the bid, and tellingthem where we wanted to go,” saidSenior CJIS Mgr. Jeffrey “J.D.” Reece,Q/CJISD.MACHS Implementation TeamCongratulations to the followingmembers of the Missouri AutomatedCriminal History Site (MACHS)Implementation Team!CIT Spec. II Linda K. Amos,Q/ICTDCIT Spec. II Mark A. Ashcraft,Q/ICTDCIT Spec. II Sandra L. Bexten,Q/ICTDProg./Analyst Mgr. Howard G.Carter Jr., Q/ICTDSecurity/Quality Control Admin.Kerry K. Creach, Q/CJISDRet. Fingerprint Tech. Sprv. ConnieL. Daniels, Q/CJISDMr. David Donaldson, CPICIT Spec. II Pamela E. Ferguson,Q/ICTDLt. Steven J. Frisbie, Q/CJISDFingerprint Tech. Sprv. Carol A.Kampeter, Q/CJISDMr. Mark Kersten, RKVMr. Michael Khan, CPIMr. Roger Killingsworth, CPIFingerprint Tech. Sprv. Susan C.Lauberth, Q/CJISDMr. Jerry Leinberger, CPISenior CJIS Mgr. Jeffrey D. Reece,Q/CJISDTech. Support Mgr. Dianne E.Ruettgers, Q/ICTDMr. Erik Snyder, CPICIT Spec. II Arthur T. Wilkins,Q/ICTD(Note: CPI stands for Computer Projectsof Illinois Inc.; RKV is the abbreviation forRKV Technologies.)The project would have two phases.First, allow businesses and individualsto request a background check ofopen records via the Internet. BeforeMACHS became a reality, there weretwo ways to request a backgroundcheck. The request could be mailedusing U.S. Mail to the Criminal JusticeInformation Services Division, or therequest could be made in person at thePatrol’s General Headquarters. Thereare thousands of open record backgroundchecks processed each week.“Capt. [Timothy P.] McGrail hadthe vision for an online backgroundcheck,” said Lt. Steven J. Frisbie,Q/CJISD. “J.D. and everyone elseadded to it, and MACHS is the result.”There were weekly conferencecalls for those team members directlyaffected. After months of discussionsand hard work, the initial MACHS wasready for testing. Criminal Justice InformationServices Division personneltested the site and provided feedbackto the team for improvements.On February 7, 2011, the MACHSwent “live”. The site allows users tocreate accounts and submit the personalidentifiers of an individual viaan online shopping cart or batch fileContinued on the next page.20 Patrol News/November-December 2011

— MACHSContinued from page 20.upload for an open record criminalhistory search. During the first threemonths after implementation, MACHSprocessed 121,752 electronic recordchecks. Of those, 110,250, or 90%, werereturned instantly to the user’s screenwithout human intervention requiredby a Patrol employee.This innovative, new online backgroundcheck site met the team’s goalof greatly increasing the efficiency andtimeliness of name-based backgroundchecks. MACHS has eased the processfor the public. It also has allowedthe Patrol to reallocate a significantnumber of employees who previouslywere required to oversee the manualbackground check process. MACHS’success is impressive. As a result, theMACHS team accepted the honor ofa Governor’s Award for Quality andProductivity in the area of efficiency/process improvement.But, this team’s not finished quiteyet. Remember the second phasementioned earlier? After celebratingbriefly on their job well done, this teamwent back to work. The second phase“Rapback” is now under way. The goalof this phase is to create a systemthat monitors previous requests andnew activity. For instance, after aninitial background check request isanswered, MACHS will monitor thatperson’s record. If that person is arrestedafter the background requesthas been filled, the system communicatesthe additional information to therequester.“I’m extremely proud of theMACHS team,” said Capt. TimothyP. “Tim” McGrail, director of theCriminal Justice Information ServicesDivision. “Each member of the teamworked many hours to ensure the finalproduct met the needs of the public,while at the same time, followed Missouristatutes. The result is a systemthat makes background checks moreefficient and timely. More than 90 percentof these record checks are completedand returned to the requesterwithin minutes.”Congratulations, MACHS team!Keep up the great work.40 years agoNovember 1971 -- A story told that Donald H. Carriker, a Troop Bdriver examiner, was trying to raise $4,600 to purchase a “jaws of life”machine for use in his area. Bob Hope was on the back cover. Mr.Hope was in Missouri for performances in Springfield and Columbia.35 years agoDecember 1976 -- The story of an unusual traffic crash could befound in this issue. A 1967 Plymouth Coach struck the rear of a 1965Chevrolet. The Plymouth then traveled up a 10-foot embankment,across a yard, over a concrete retaining wall, and landed on the roof ofthe Crystal City Auto Parts building. Two large wreckers with boomsremoved the car from the roof as an audience of about 300 peoplewatched.30 years agoNovember 1981 -- The Patrol celebrated its 50th anniversary with anopen house at each troop headquarters. The picture on the back covershowed Sgt. C.H. Henley standing near an unauthorized sign on U.S.Highway 50 near Troop A Headquarters. The sign’s message was: Tothe girl in white, when you smile, there isn’t anything prettier. Loveyou. A friend.25 years agoDecember 1986 -- A column provided unique excuses for speeding.Cpl. Ron Berry reported he stopped a man for driving 104 mph. Theman said he was going to the doctor. He said he suffered from blackout spells and wanted to get to his doctor’s office before he blackedout again.20 years agoNovember 1991 -- An 11-month-old German shepherd named Benjoined Troop H. He would be assigned to Trooper Sheldon A. Lyon.Governor John Ashcroft signed legislation to strengthen DWI laws.Limited edition art prints of troopers at work were for sale at $15 eachthrough the Missouri State Troopers’ Association. The print alsoincluded the names of the officers killed in the line of duty.15 years agoDecember 1996 -- Troopers would discontinue wearing the buckleOxford shoes as of December 31, 1996. An article explained thatthe Patrol was investigating the use of mobile data terminals in itsvehicles. Patrol was named the Midwest D.A.R.E. Regional TrainingCenter.November-December 2011/Patrol News 21

MSHP Crime Lab Achieves InternationalAccreditationBy Director William E. “Bill” Marbaker, Q/CLDThe Crime Laboratory Divisionis proud to announce its successfulinternational accreditation. All eightlaboratories of the Missouri State HighwayPatrol met or exceeded the requirementsby the American Society of CrimeLaboratory Directors/Laboratory AccreditationBoard (ASCLD/LAB) Boardof Directors. This honor comes after athorough evaluation of the laboratory’smanagement system and technical proceduresand practices.Missouri Revised Statute Section650.060 requires that after December 31,2012, “any crime laboratory providingreports or testimony to a state court pertainingto a result of the forensic analysisof evidence shall be accredited …”For the past five years, the laboratoryhas been converting its qualityassurance management system to thesenew standards. The international standardsprimarily affect the administrativeaspects of laboratory operations. Itrequires thorough documentation andtracking of work activities, such as, documentcontrol, purchasing, complaints,and corrective and preventive action.During the week of March 21, 2011, ateam of 14 forensic experts from crimelabs across the nation assessed our eightlaboratory system. They reviewed all thedocuments associated with laboratorytesting and administration. Employeeswere interviewed, their qualificationswere reviewed, and they were askedto demonstrate various aspects of theirwork. After the week of intense scrutiny,the laboratory received multiple complimentsregarding their operations. Astatewide sigh of relief was heard whenthe last assessor was dropped off at theairport.As of September 8, 2011, accreditationunder the ASCLD/LAB - Internationalprogram was awarded to thePatrol Laboratory System: JeffersonCity, Springfield, Cape Girardeau, St.Joseph, Macon, Park Hills, WillowSprings, and Carthage. The PatrolCrime Laboratory is the first internationallyaccredited government crime laboratoryin Missouri.Since 1985, the Missouri State HighwayPatrol Crime Laboratory Division22 Patrol News/November-December 2011has been accredited by the ASCLD/LAB. At that time, the idea of accreditationof forensic laboratories was newand not embraced by all laboratories.But, because of the foresight of then-Director/Sergeant Frank Burkhead,the Patrol’s laboratory system was onits way to meeting the highest levelof quality as defined by the experts inthe field. The original accreditationprogram was titled “Legacy” and wascomprised of over 150 individual requirements.The Jefferson City laboratorywas the 23rd accredited forensiclaboratory in the nation. The otherPatrol laboratories--Macon, St. Joseph,By Sgt. Gerard G. “Jerry” Callahan, Troop Fand Willow Springs--in the system wereaccredited also at that time.Twenty years later, ASCLD/LABexpanded the accreditation requirementsand added the internationalrequirements of ISO/IEC 17025, GeneralRequirements for the Competence ofTesting and Calibration Laboratories, totheir own program. This resulted in acompilation of over 500 standards thelaboratory must meet to be accredited.The new accreditation program is titled“International.”All the employees of the crime laboratorysystem deserve congratulationsfor their perseverance and hard work,which led to the successful outcome ofInternational accreditation assessment.WPD: Leadership, Commitment, SacrificeNASBLA Recognizes Water Patrol DivisionThe National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA)presented the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Water Patrol Division withits coveted Compass Award. The award recognizes the division’s leadership,commitment, and sacrifice in assisting NASBLA and the U.S. Coast Guard inpromulgating the first-ever battery of seated, standardized field sobriety teststo enhance boating under the influence enforcement actions across the nation.NASBLA presented the award during its 52nd annual meeting in Milwaukee inSeptember 2011.In 2005, NASBLA began a process to validate a series of standard field sobrietytests for the marine environment much like what is used on the roadways.Scientists from the Southern California Research Institute, along with marinelaw enforcement officers from many agencies, worked in the lab setting to identifyfour tests that would be best suited for use on seated subjects to determineaccurately their impairment from alcohol. During the summer 2009, the mostsignificant and complicated aspect of the validation project took place. This processinvolved extensive field testing of the standardized tests under real worldconditions on the water at Lake of the Ozarks. The effort included the full-timecommitment from four troopers of the Highway Patrol’s Water Patrol Division,along with project researchers.NASBLA’s Compass Award is used to recognize a member agency for significantmeasures in efforts or initiatives that enhance our nation’s safety andsecurity in the marine environment. Agency leaders and officers alike enthusiasticallysupported the field testing portion of this research. Numerous logisticalhurdles were overcome in order to accommodate the many man-hours this validationstudy entailed.“The ultimate goal of more reliable standard field sobriety tests for themarine environment goes hand in hand with our agency’s efforts to reduce thenumber of incidents involving impaired operators through vigorous enforcementefforts and education,” said Colonel Ron Replogle, superintendent of the MissouriState Highway Patrol.

AnniversariesDecember30 yearsCITS II E. Hope Copas, Q/ICTD25 yearsSection Chief Roger D. Strope,Q/ICTDProgrammer/Analyst Mgr. RonaldG. Beck, Q/ICTD20 yearsCpl. David S. Rice, Troop D10 yearsCIT Sprv. II Linda A. Johnson,Q/ICTDDE III Katie A. Ishmael, Troop H5 yearsTpr. David F. Echternacht, Troop FFingerprint Tech. III Amanda J.Flippin, Q/CJISDCook Sprv. Richard L. Hagenhoff,Q/TNDTpr. Logan B. Monahan, Troop ETpr. Robert A. Sanders, Troop FBldg. & Grnds. Maint. Sprv. JamesL. Davis, Q/MEDJanuary25 yearsChief Oper. Billy R. Brumble,Troop IChief Tech. Dewayne D. Carver,Q/ICTDChief Tech. Warren D. Reynolds,Q/ICTDTpr. Schawnn W. Fogler, Troop D20 yearsSgt. Larry M. Allen, Troop HSgt. Edward J. Aylward, Q/RDDSgt. Geoffrey L. Borlinghaus,Q/TNDLt. Daniel S. Bracker, Troop DCpl. William M. Bush, Troop DSgt. Ronald A. Copeland, Troop ISgt. Timothy E. Crowe, Troop ELt. Steve P. Davis, Troop ITpr. Theresa Davis, Q/GDCpl. Russell J. Fillipi, Troop DSgt. Michael K. Frazier, Troop DSgt. Cody H. Fulkerson, Troop ISgt. Michael E. Kauth, Troop BSgt. Keith L. Lichay, Troop CLt. James E. McDonald, Troop HTpr. Mark McIntyre, Troop BSgt. Bradley D. Moore, Troop CCpl. Roger A. Myers, Troop DTpr. Leonard S. Reed, Q/GDSgt. Raymond T. Rees, Troop GCITS II Janice D. Scheibeler,Q/ICTDCpl. Darren E. Sigman, Q/GDSgt. Clark N. Stratton, Troop ASgt. Alan R. Sullivan, Q/GSDSgt. Gary C. Swartz, Troop CSgt. Michael W. Watson, Troop D15 yearsCpl. John S. Ashby, Q/DDCCTpr. Trenton A. Badgett, Troop DTpr. Paul M. Behrens, Troop BCriminalist Sprv. Susanne R.Brenneke, Q/CLDSgt. James R. Campbell, Troop CSgt. Michele L. Coon, Troop CCpl. Howard B. Cowan, Troop HTpr. Steven H. Crabtree, Toop ISgt. Donald L. Crump, Q/DDCCTpr. Donald L. Doza, Troop FTpr. Joseph Drum, Troop DSgt. Gregory A. DuBois, Troop ITpr. Rebecca L. Eagan, Q/GDSgt. George H. Falterman,Troop GCpl. Allen R. Flannery, Troop CSgt. Henry J. Folsom, Q/DDCCTpr. James W. George, Troop HTpr. Bryan G. Graham, Q/GDCpl. Brandon D. Helms, Troop DTpr. Dewey K. Heppe, Troop ETpr. Curtis W. Hubbs, Troop GCpl. Eric J. Keim, Troop ACpl. Kent M. Kreftmeyer, Troop FTpr. Robert V. McCormick,Troop ACpl. Douglas W. Melton, Troop ASgt. D. Scott Nace, Q/DDCCSgt. Trayton T. Pitts, Troop ACpl. Shawn L. Price, Q/ADSgt. Michael P. Quilty, Troop HSgt. Steven D. Rudloff, Troop FCpl. Robert C. Savage, Troop DSgt. Julie A. Scerine, Q/DDCCTpr. Daniel W. Schubert, Troop ACpl. William B. Sevier, Troop CSgt. Collin M. Stosberg, Troop ACpl. Eddie J. Walker, Troop DSgt. Joseph M. Weadon, Troop ETpr. Nathan L. Wheeles, Troop E10 yearsComm. Oper. III David R. Axelrod,Troop CTrainer/Auditor I William C.Welch, Q/CJISD5 yearsTpr. Timothy A. Barrett, Troop DTpr. Zackery K. Bryan, Troop DTpr. Ricky J. Chapman, Troop AClerk Typist III Karna N. Cobb,Troop ACriminalist III Gary D. Davis,Q/CLDTpr. Jeffrey T. Day, Troop DTpr. Aimee N. Fulkerson, Troop ITpr. John C. Gilliland, Troop HTpr. Trent J. Haley, Troop BDE III Leena C. Harris, Troop DTpr. Benjamin R. Hilliard, Troop HTpr. Mason B. Hollis, Troop ATpr. Terry M. James, Q/GDTpr. Amy K. Johnson, Troop ETpr. Steven B. Johnson, Troop FTpr. Christopher A. Kimes, TroopGTpr. Paul C. Long, Troop CTpr. Garrett J. Loring, Troop GTpr. Dustin L. Lyle, Troop HTpr. John P. Masters, Q/GDTpr. Joshua J. McDonald, Troop ITpr. Adam N. Miller, Troop ETpr. M. David Miranda, Q/HRDTpr. Dustin N. Morey, Troop ATpr. Joshua D. Owens, Troop ACriminalist III Amy L. Peebles,Q/CLDTpr. Cary F. Porter, Troop BTpr. Brooks A. Pratt, Troop ETpr. Terrance B. Ritter, Troop BTpr. Jared W. Servais, Troop CCrimnialist III Emily N. Smelser,Q/CLDMVI III Mark D. Statun Jr.,Troop CTpr. Patrick D. Sublette, Q/DDCCTpr. Derek K. Sullivan, Troop FTpr. Christopher M. Turner,Q/GDTpr. Justin W. Turner, Troop FTpr. Joshua C. Utz, Troop ATpr. Adam J. Webb, Troop HTpr. Scott B. White, Troop FNovember-December 2011/Patrol News 23

RetirementsBldg. & Grnds.Maint. Sprv.Larry G. PettisAfter 23 years of service to the MissouriState Highway Patrol, Troop HBuildings and Grounds MaintenanceSupervisor Larry G. Pettis retired onMay 31, 2011.Larry began his career with the Patrolon November 1, 1988, at Troop H,as a buildings and grounds employee.Larry was promoted to buildings andgrounds supervisor on May 8, 2002.Larry grew up in Trenton, MO, andgraduated from high school there. Afterhigh school, Larry attended TrentonJunior College and received an associate’sdegree in business. After college,Larry married the love of his life, JeanieLeeper, also of Trenton. The couplemoved to St. Joseph where Larry wasemployed by Weaver Overhead DoorCompany prior to his employment withthe Patrol. Larry and Jeannie have onegrown son, Logan, of St. Joseph.Larry says he has nothing majorplanned for retirement except to enjoyit. He will work at the church that theyattend and help his son with his Christianmusic programs and ministry. Larryalso will have the time to purchasehis first fishing and hunting licenses in20 years. He plans to get his money outof the license. In addition, Larry wantsto return to installing garage doors inthe spare time that he will have.The employees of Troop H want to24 Patrol News/November-December 2011wish Larry the very best for his retirement,and hope he and Jeanie can relax.Chief Oper.Terry M. BarnettOn July 1, 2011, after more than31 years of dedicated service, Troop BChief Operator Terry Barnett retiredfrom the Missouri State Highway Patrol.Terry began his career with thePatrol on January 1, 1980, when hewas assigned to Troop B as a radio andtelecommunications technician. OnOctober 10, 1994, he was promoted toradio and telecommunications trainingengineer, and on May 1, 1998, wasreclassified to assistant chief telecommunicationsengineer. On June 1, 2003,he was promoted to chief telecommunicationsengineer. In 2004, his title wasreclassified to that of chief, and again in2008, to the title of chief operator.Terry is a native of Bethany, MO,and graduated from South HarrisonHigh School. After high school, he attendedNorthwest Missouri State Universityin Maryville, where he earnedan associate’s degree in electronics. Aftercollege and prior to being employedby the Patrol, he worked as a televisionrepairman.He is married to Jayne (Brokaw),a native of Lenox, IA, and they havethree grown children: Kristi Northway,who lives in Woodburn, IA, and JasonBarnett and Kelli Clements, who bothlive in Macon, MO. Terry and Jaynehave nine grandchildren and are ex-pecting the 10th. He and his wife areactive members of the Macon FirstBaptist Church, where Terry serves asa deacon.During Terry’s career, he taught anumber of MULES classes to other lawenforcement agencies and assisted inthe training of new Patrol radio personnel.When not working the radio console,Terry repaired radio equipment.Since 1995, Terry has been a “Patroltower climber”. He said heights havenever bothered him, and that he hasclimbed every troop radio tower withthe exception of the Troop E tower.Terry said one of his most memorableexperiences with the Patrol was in September2005, when he was assigned tobe a part of a Patrol detail consistingof 50 members and six radio personnelwho assisted Mississippi law enforcementauthorities in the aftermath ofhurricane Katrina. During the two-weekdetail, a mobile command post was establishedin Biloxi, MS.Terry says his immediate retirementplans consist of “a bunch ofprojects” that would include buildinga barn, participating in local churchactivities, and being a part of upcomingmission trips.Troop B will greatly miss Terry. Wewish him a long, healthy retirement.Lt. Ralph L.BledsoeLieutenant Ralph L. Bledsoe retiredAugust 1, 2011. His career in law

Retirementsenforcement has come full circle.Ralph began his career with the MissouriState Highway Patrol in January1975, as a member of the 44th RecruitClass. After graduation, he worked inTroop H, where he was assigned toBuchanan and Andrew counties. In1977, Ralph took a short break fromlaw enforcement. He joined the SalineCounty Sheriff’s Department in 1984,after graduating first in his class fromthe University of Missouri’s 120-hourBasic Law Enforcement Class. At SalineCounty, Ralph supervised the jail,oversaw the auxiliary deputy program,and was involved in criminal investigationsand civil processing. He alsoworked for the U.S. Department ofAgriculture as a district supervisor forthe federal crop insurance program.In January 1986, Ralph joined theMissouri State Water Patrol as partof its 22nd Recruit Class, where heagain graduated first in his class. Hisfirst assignment was on Truman Lake.Ralph was a district criminal investigatorand quickly became involved as anacademy instructor in 1988. In 1998,he was promoted to corporal and assignedto Pomme De Terre and StocktonLake. In 2004, he was promoted tosergeant and transferred to JeffersonCity, where he served as the WaterPatrol’s public information director. Heoversaw media releases, the boatingeducation program, and worked withlegislative issues for the Water Patrol.Ralph was promoted to the rank oflieutenant in December 2006, and assignedas assistant district commanderfor District 6, which encompassed 26counties in the northwestern regionof Missouri. Upon the merger of theHighway Patrol and Water Patrol onJanuary 1, 2011, Ralph found himselfback where he started his law enforcementcareer in 1975.Ralph has served many dutiesover his law enforcement career. Themost notable impact he may have hadwas as an instructor for 12 Water Pa-trol academies. He was named “Instructorof the Year” on two occasions. Hesaid that as a public information officer,he relished the opportunity to talk topeople and to provide them with theservice of information. “Law enforcementis all about people, and I havealways liked being of service to people,”he said.Ralph graduated from MarshallHigh School in 1969. He graduatedmagna cum laude from Missouri ValleyCollege with a degree in business administration,with double minors in economicsand mathematics. He has beenmarried to his lovely wife, Becky, forthe past 40 years. The Bledsoes havethree grown children: Jeremy, Jason,and Heather, who all live in the KansasCity area. He enjoys spending time withhis grandchildren at their home in Independence.His plans for retirement are to becomemore active in church ministryand take more motorcycle trips. Maybehe will have an easier time getting offfor Sturgis this year. Good luck, Ralph!Capt. William E.“Bill” CoxAugust 1, 2011 marked the officialretirement date for Captain WilliamE. “Bill” Cox, of the Water Patrol Division.Bill has served the state of Missourifor over 32 years. He joined theMissouri State Water Patrol in 1979,as part of its 17th Recruit Class. Thiswas the first Water Patrol recruit classto go through training at the MissouriState Highway Patrol’s Law EnforcementAcademy.Bill’s first patrol assignment was inNew Madrid County on the MississippiRiver. He was later assigned to Herman,MO. In 1981, Bill was promotedto corporal and transferred to the Lakeof the Ozarks. In 1983, he was promotedto sergeant and moved to ClearwaterLake. In 1984, Bill transferred to St.Charles County and worked the AltonPool on the Mississippi River. In 1986,he was promoted to the rank of captainand assigned as the supervisor forthe northwest region of Missouri. Billserved as a member and supervisor onthe dive recovery team, supervised theWater Patrol response team that wentto Hurricane Katrina, and supervisedthe field operations of the Lewis andClark Bicentennial re-enactments. OnJanuary 1, 2011, he became a captainwith the Missouri State Highway Patrol,when the two agencies merged.Bill grew up around Elsberry,MO, and graduated from LincolnCounty R-2 High School in 1972. Hethen attended the University of Missouriin Columbia. He graduated fromthe Northwestern University School ofPolice Staff and Command in 1997. Billhas been married to his wife, Lorene“Buttons”, for 35 years, and they havethree daughters: Kelli Culp, of Lee’sSummit; Kristin Loffelmacher, of Albuquerque,NM; and Kimberly Cox, ofLee’s Summit. He has two grandchildren,Derek and Elsie Culp.Bill said he felt privileged to servewith so many fine officers and for thefinest marine law enforcement agencythat ever existed. One thing is for sure,and that is, Bill has seen his share offloods over the years up and down theMissouri River. His wife has plans andprojects to fill the days off the water.November-December 2011/Patrol News 25

RetirementsLt. Terry R.MooreAfter 34 years of dedicated serviceto the Missouri State Highway Patroland the citizens of this state, LieutenantTerry R. Moore, Troop D, retiredon September 1, 2011.Terry was born in St. Louis, MO,and attended Francis Howell HighSchool in St. Charles, MO. A graduateof Southwest Baptist University inBolivar, MO, and University of CentralMissouri in Warrensburg, he earneda bachelor’s of science degree in businessadministration and a master’sdegree in criminal justice, respectively.Terry began his career with the Patrolon March 1, 1977, as a member of the46th Recruit Class. After graduatingfrom the Patrol’s Law EnforcementAcademy, he was first assigned toTroop B, Zone 3, Lewis, Clark, Scotland,and Knox counties.Terry transferred to the Governor’sSecurity Division during GovernorAshcroft’s administration, in 1985.He was promoted to corporal in July1987. Terry transferred to the TrainingDivision in 1988, where he waspromoted to sergeant in June 1990. In1993, he transferred to Troop D, Zone12, Christian County, where he was theassistant zone supervisor. He was assignedas Troop D’s public informationand education officer in March 1995.He remained in this position until August2001, when he was promoted tolieutenant in Troop D. He served as atroop lieutenant until his retirement.Throughout the years, Terrywas associated with and developedmany projects. These include creatingaward-winning public serviceannouncements, composing severalPatrol Legal Bulletins, organizing anOperation C.A.R.E. conference, creatinga training program for Troop Dtelecommunicators, and designingTroop D aggressive driving enforcementprograms. He has served as aSWAT team hostage negotiator, chairfor Motor Vehicle Law Review committee,and participated in numerousother activities.In addition to his supervisoryduties within Troop D, Terry continuedhis passion for safety education.Over 10 years ago, Terry developeda Community Alliance Program heldin Troop D. As the developer of thisimportant outreach program, he hascontinued to work on its planning andexecution. That program was so successfulit was adopted by the remainingeight troops. Also, of note is thefact that Terry was the driving forcebehind the partnership of the Patrolwith Con-Way Freight and Roush Racing.The resulting media campaignbrought state and national attention tothe dangers of texting while driving.The culmination of this effort was theplacement of the Patrol anti-textinglogo onto the hood of a race car duringa Nationwide Series event in St. Louis.Finally, as a consummate studentof the criminal justice system, Terrywas called upon often by troopers andoutside agencies alike to answer questionsregarding traffic and criminallaw. He welcomed this interaction withthe troopers and the opportunity tobuild bridges with other law enforcementagencies.Terry has been honored withnominations and awards throughouthis Patrol career. In 2010, Terry acceptedthe Patrol’s Benjamin BoothOfficer of the Year award (four-timenominee). He earned Springfield’sWoodruff Award for outstanding communityservice by a law enforcementofficer in 1999, and the Departmentof Public Safety Instructor of the Yearaward in 1991.Terry has been married for over38 years to Paula (Roberts) Moore.They have two grown children: Mackenzie,of Springfield, and David, ofIndependence.Terry is an avid St. Louis Cardinalsfan and a motorcycle enthusiast.When he is not spending time withfamily, attending church activities,or riding his Harley down the scenicroads of America, Terry continues toteach part time at Missouri SouthernState University as an adjunct instructor.Terry serves as an example ofwhat it means to be a true public servant.Throughout his career, he wasa forward thinker; he was not afraidto try new and innovative ideas. Hedid not subscribe to the outdated response,“Because, that’s the way we’vealways done it.”Never satisfied with the statusquo, Terry continuously pushed himselfand others to improve themselvesand the organization. He has made thePatrol a better agency, and at the sametime, a safer place for citizens travelingacross Missouri.When asked about his career,Terry said, “When I became interestedin becoming a police officer, I was onlygoing to seek employment with whatI felt was the best law enforcementagency in the nation: the MissouriState Highway Patrol. I have loved thejob a tremendous amount and I had alot of fun. I have always said, ‘I wouldhave hated to work for a living.’”All of us at Troop D and throughoutthe Missouri State Highway Patrolwish Terry a long, happy, and healthyretirement.26 Patrol News/November-December 2011

RetirementsCpl. Elmer W.“Wes” MannOn September 1, 2011, CorporalElmer W. “Wes” Mann, Troop G, retiredfrom the Missouri State HighwayPatrol after more than 32 years ofservice.Wes is a native of Ellington, MO,and a graduate of Ellington HighSchool. He spent four years in theUnited States Army as a military policemanstationed at Fort Riley, KS, beforeearning an associate’s of sciencedegree in criminal justice from SoutheastMissouri State University, in CapeGirardeau. He was appointed to theMissouri State Highway Patrol in 1979as a member of the 50 th Recruit Class.Upon graduating, Wes was assignedto Troop G, Zone 1, Texas County, andlived in Houston. In September 1983,Wes transferred to Zone 3, southernHowell, Oregon, and Ozark counties.A promotion to corporal led to hisbeing designated assistant zone commanderof Zone 3, in September 1990.Wes was involved in several specialassignments during his career,including the Tate, Johns, and Hollismanhunts; and three trips to the MissouriState Fair. Wes also served as afield training officer on several occasions.Wes and his wife, Levada, will continueto reside in West Plains, whereLevada teaches science at West PlainsMiddle School. The couple has onegrown son, Adam, who lives in Springfield,Missouri.Wes plans to stay busy in retirementby spending a lot of time floating,fishing, and frying-up and consumingsaid fish. He also intends to continuehis woodworking hobby and takemany trips on his motorcycle.Everyone at Troop G wishes youthe very best in retirement, Wes!Leave a few fish for the rest of us!Spec. Asst.Jennifer L.“Jenny” BeckerSpecial Assistant Jennifer L.“Jenny” Becker, Q/FOB, retired after33 years of dedicated service to theMissouri State Highway Patrol effectiveOctober 1, 2011. But, she isn’t goingtoo far away ... A month after her retirement,Jenny came back as a temporaryemployee. She’ll be working withhomeland security, superloads, use offorce, and pursuits. She may help withthe chaplain program, as well. Jennysaid the temporary position was a goodopportunity that also allowed her to enjoythe benefits of retirement.“I don’t have any big plans,” saidJenny. “We have five grandkids, and Ihave enough at home to keep me busy.”Jenny’s career with the Patrol beganafter she filled out an application inPersonnel. She remembers Capt. JackDanklef being the division director.After a phone call from Lt. Richard Burnett,she started on November 1, 1978,at Troop F.“On the day I started I didn’t knowthe difference between a lieutenant anda sergeant. All of the “clerical girls” satin one room, and there was one phonesitting on the supervisor’s desk,” Jennyexplained. “There may have been sevenof us, but it was very quiet. It was beforecomputers. We used carbon paperand typewriters. It was “old times”. But,it was fun.”From Troop F, Jenny went to theRadio Shop on August 1, 1980. She wasthe first secretary they ever had.“I shared an office with my bossat the time -- Chief Technical EngineerCharlie Floyd. Our desks butted upagainst each other and we stared ateach other all day long,” Jenny said.“Charlie had a great sense of humorand knew how to tell a joke. All thepeople I worked with at the Radio Shopwere great! I worked at 11 MULESTraining Conferences over a span of 16years. The MULES Conferences werefun. I helped plan the conferences, andhandled registrations, menus, and setup.”From the Radio Shop, Jenny accepteda promotion to Field OperationsBureau in December 2003.“I became a special assistant forFOB under Major Edward H. Bliefnick.It took me two months to run him off(she’s laughing), and then Major A.Dale Penn came. He retired in 2010.Since then, I’ve worked for Major J.Bret Johnson. Now, he’s run me off!(She’s still laughing.)“It’s a very busy office; there’s nevera dull moment. Everyone I’ve everworked with in FOB has been a trueprofessional, and I’ve enjoyed my timethere. I’ve always said I’ve been veryblessed my entire career to work withwonderful people.”Jenny is married to Assistant GarageSuperintendent Paul R. Becker, Q/MED. They have four daughters: SharaBuechter (and her husband, Eric), JessicaMonroe (and her husband, Derek),Samantha Kelly (and her husband,Adam), and Jessica Becker. They alsoContinued on the next page.November-December 2011/Patrol News 27

— BeckerContinued from page 27.have five grandchildren: CourtneyBuechter, Rowan Buechter, NickMonroe, Elijah Monroe, and BenjaminKelly. She enjoys spending time with allof them!Congratulations, Jenny! Have along, healthy retirement!Fingerprint Tech.Sprv. Connie L.DanielsFingerprint Technician SupervisorConnie L. Daniels, Q/CJISD, retiredfrom the Missouri State Highway Patrolon November 1, 2011, after more than24 years of service. Connie graduatedfrom Lee’s Summit High School andattended Central Missouri State University,in Warrensburg. She moved to theJefferson City area in 1975.On June 23, 1987, Connie beganher career with the Patrol as a terminaltechnician. At that time, the CriminalRecords Division was a 24-7 unit, andthere were only six employees assignedto this area. This position required everyoneto work rotating shifts. Conniehas held several positions, includingData Entry Operator III, Clerk TypistIII, Quality Control Clerk II, and CriminalHistory Technician II. On November13, 2002, she was promoted to fingerprinttechnician supervisor, the positionfrom which she retires.28 Patrol News/November-December 2011RetirementsConnie is married to MaintenanceSupervisor II Carl (Skip)Daniels III, Office of Administration/FMDC. He is currently assigned to thePatrol’s General Headquarters and thetroops throughout the state. Skip andConnie have two sons, Paul and PatrickMingucci. They also have two grandchildren,Garrett and Sydney.When Connie began her career,everything was done manually. DuringConnie’s career, there have beenmany changes. In December 1989, AFIS(Automated Fingerprint IdentificationSystem) was the first. Other improvementswere submitting name searcheson diskette or CD. In March 1999, lawenforcement agencies were able to submitcriminal fingerprint cards electronically,which also reduced an enormousbacklog.On July 6, 2005, Identix (privatecontractor) started submitting applicantfingerprint cards for licensing,employment, and for other civil reasons.During Connie’s tenure, the criminalhistory reporting system changed manytimes. At present, a new system is beingdeveloped and is now in the testingphase. Connie is assisting with this projectas a 1,000-hour employee.On November 27, 2007, the divisionopened the recently remodeled publicwindow area. This new addition was amuch needed update for customers whorequested fingerprint or name backroundchecks while they waited. Conniesupervised this area and also the RecordCheck Section.September 1, 2009, the divisionname was changed to CJISD or CriminalJustice Information Services Division.Soon to follow was the public website (Missouri Automated CriminalHistory System). On February 7, 2011,the first name-based background checkwas submitted at 9:43 a.m. from Topeka,KS. It resulted in a no record, took approximatelytwo minutes, and the requestergot their response through theire-mail account. In the past, by sendingrequests though the mail, it generallytook four to six weeks for a response. Ofall the changes, the public web site forname searches gave Connie the mostgratification in serving the citizens ofthe state of Missouri.Connie enjoyed decorating the division.She would bring wreaths fromhome and tried to make the divisionmore colorful, especially during theholidays. She also requested flower potsin front of the public window and madesure they were filled with flowers.In Connie’s retirement, she will bespending more time with her grandchildren,yard work, and especially withher flower gardens. Connie also enjoyscountry music concerts, and she is anavid fan of MU football.Congratulations, Connie! We hopeyou have a long, healthy retirement.Congratulations On Your Retirement!Mary E. AllenCVO Sprv. IITroop CRetired June 1, 2011.31 years of dedicated service.

Congratulations On Your Retirement!Carole A. ReeseDE IIITroop DRetired September 1, 2011.13 years, 5 months ofdedicated service.Photo NotAvailableKevin J. GlaserSergeantQ/DDCCRetired September 1, 2011.28 years, 8 months ofdedicated service.William G. BarronBldg. & Grnds. Maint. Sprv.Troop CRetired November 1, 2011.21 years, 8 months ofdedicated service.Jeffrey J. EverettCorporalQ/GDRetired November 1, 2011.26 years, 2 months ofdedicated service.MSHP, ASPCA Applaud Success In Dogfighting CaseBy Lt. Ethan P. Ahern, Q/FOBOn Monday, October 3, 2011, theMSHP and the American Society forthe Prevention of Cruelty to Animals(ASPCA) presented appreciationplaques to USDA Special Agent CaroleSchmitt and Assistant U.S. AttorneyJennifer Hudson in Fairview Heights,IL, to recognize their part in the Missouri500 dogfighting investigation.SA Schmitt and AUSA Hudson eachplayed integral parts in the success ofthe investigation and prosecution of themany defendants. SA Schmitt providedsupport and surveillance throughoutthe investigation and penned most ofthe affidavits and search warrants leadingup to the raid day. The result set aphenomenal high mark in the seizureand rescue of more than 500 dogs, inaddition to halting the lineage of fight-ing dogs thatwould have beenproduced.Currently,100 dogfightersare in the federalor state criminaljustice systemsas a direct resultof this investigation.AUSAHudson was thestand out in thefederal prosecutionphase of the investigation. Sheprosecuted 15 dogfighters, made sureanother was deported, and dealt with aperson (spectator) who decided to cooperatein order to avoid prosecution.The MSHP and ASPCA recognizedSA Carole Schmitt and AUSA Jennifer Hudson (center) display appreciationplaques given to them for their work in the Missouri 500dogfighting case since 2008. Pictured with them are (l to r) Lt. Ethan P.Ahern, Q/FOB, Sgt. Jeffrey L. Heath, Q/DDCC, and retired Sgt. TerryG. Mills, who currently works for the ASPCA.AUSA Hudson for her tireless effortsin bringing these dogfighters to justicein the Southern District of Illinois.Thus far, the dogfighters’ sentencesranged from 12 to 33 months in federalprison.November-December 2011/Patrol News 29

NASBLA Honors Capt. HauptBy Water Patrol DivisionThe National Association of StateBoating Law Administrators (NASBLA)presented Captain Gary T. Haupt,Troop D, with its prestigious NASBLAAward. This award recognizes theexemplary amount of time and effortCapt. Haupt dedicated to NASBLA inthe field of accident investigation andreconstruction. Capt. Haupt has helpedthe organization achieve the highestprofessional reputation in the countrythrough the development of a nationallyrecognized training program.Throughout his 32-year career,Capt. Haupt has been dedicated to savinglives by advancing the knowledgepertaining to boating accident reconstructions.He is the leading expert inthis area for the Missouri State HighwayPatrol; he currently supervises thePatrol’s boating accident reconstructionteam. Capt. Haupt initiated the conceptof a [boating] reconstruction team comprisedof seven investigators who travelstatewide to conduct in-depth analysisof complex and high profile boating accidents.He developed the innovative[Boating] Accident Investigation Handbookand the current [boating accident]report form used by the Missouri StateHighway Patrol.Capt. Haupt provided his expertisein boat accident investigation by servingas the chairman of the BoatingAccident Investigation, Reporting, andAnalysis Committee from 2006-2008.He continues to serve NASBLA on theEngineering, Reporting, and AnalysisCommittee. He also works closely withother members of NASBLA to reviewand analyze trends in boating accidentstatistics and their contributing causesto address the need for new laws orpublic awareness campaigns. Capt.Haupt presently serves as a member ofthe American Boat & Yacht Council’sTechnical Board.“Gary is a consistent professionaldedicating his time and his professionalcareer to investigate the causes of boataccidents across the country findingways to save lives,” said NASBLA presidentJames Graybeal. “It’s my honor topresent the NASBLA Award to him as atoken of our appreciation.”The NASBLA Award is the oldestaward presented by the non-profit organization.First presented in 1969, the30 Patrol News/November-December 2011award is given to a person or personswho have contributed to NASBLA aswell as boating safety in general. NAS-BLA works to develop public policy forGovernor Jeremiah W. “Jay” Nixonawarded a Missouri Medal of Valor toTrooper Donald L. Doza, Troop F, duringa ceremony on November 2, 2011,in the governor’s office in Missouri’sCapitol.The recognition is the result of Tpr.Doza’s heroic actions on April 28, 2010.That day, Tpr. Doza arrived at the sceneof an injury traffic crash on Interstate70. A white van pulling a camper trailerhad collided with the end of a guardrail.The driver, an older gentleman, was unconscious.While Tpr. Doza was investigatingthe crash, a bystander informedhim the camper was on fire. Tpr. Dozagrabbed his ASP baton and used it tobreak out the driver’s window. He attemptedto remove the driver, but thegentleman was trapped by the steeringwheel and dashboard. He then brokeout the front windshield in an attemptto remove the driver. However, flamesand smoke prevented him from gainingaccess to the driver from that direction.Cooper County Fire Chief DaveGehm joined Tpr. Doza, and as gasolinepooled under their feet and propanetanks exploded behind them, Tpr. Dozapulled the man from the burning vehicle.The two men moved the injureddriver into a ditch as the camper explodedagain and the van was engulfedin flames. Tpr. Doza was treated at UniversityHospital in Columbia-Missouri,for cuts on his arms and hands, andMajor Thomas E. “Tommy”Roam (r), Q/WPD, andCapt. Gary Haupt, Troop D,hold the NASBLA award.NASBLA presented it toCapt. Haupt at their 52ndannual meeting in Milwaukeein September 2011.recreational boating safety. It representsthe boating authorities of all 50states and the U.S. territories.Tpr. Doza Accepts Missouri Medal Of ValorBy Public Info. Spec. III Cheryl D. Cobb, Q/PIEDGov. JayNixonpresenteda MissouriMedalof Valorto Tpr.DonaldL. Doza,Troop F.smoke inhalation. The driver continuesto recover.In addition to Tpr. Doza, Gov.Nixon awarded the Missouri Medal ofValor to Mathew R. Crosby and JordenG. Lewis, of the Rock Hill Police Department;Joseph R. Haman, of the St.Louis Metropolitan Police Department;Steven M. Landsness, of the O’FallonPolice Department; Darren M. Rodgers,of the Arnold Police Department;Gerald L. Williams, of the JeffersonCounty Sheriff’s Department; and KenneithD. Smith Jr., of the St. Joseph PoliceDepartment.The Medal of Valor Review Boardselects the award recipients. Theawards, which are presented annuallyby the governor, are given to police officers,firefighters, or other emergencypersonnel.“These gentlemen are the trueheroes in our society,” said Col. RonReplogle, superintendent of the Patrol.

DeathsThomas W.“Tom” PasleyThomas W. “Tom” Pasley, 96, diedOctober 4, 2011. He was born on May23, 1915, in Fulton, MO, to the lateWestley Thornton and Alice L. (Blackburn)Pasley. On November 4, 1950,he married Catherine “Katie” Atkeson,who preceded him in death on July 22,2007.Tom grew up in Fulton, MO, andgraduated from Fulton High School in1934. Tom recalled going to the intersectionof U.S. Highway 54 and EastFifth Street to see the first trooper tocome to Fulton after graduation (2005interview). He said he was in awe.Over time, he developed friendshipswith several troopers, namely Russell“Poodle” Breid, whom Tom creditswith getting him onto the Patrol.He attended Southeast StateTeachers College in Cape Girardeau,where he majored in commercial andindustrial art. Tom would join thePatrol on October 1, 1939. He was amember of the Fourth Recruit Class,which trained at Camp Kaiser at theLake of the Ozarks. “Camp Kaiser hadone large building and no facilities ofany kind ... I was tickled to death withthe training; I learned something. But,I didn’t enjoy our quarters,” Tom said(2005 interview). When his recruitclass graduated, it brought the numberof officers to 175. He was first assignedto Troop C, Kirkwood.Tom was one of the 13 membersof the original Safety Squadron, whichtoured the state enforcing traffic laws.In 1942, Tom traveled around thestate on his motorcycle with a quartof white paint and a paint brush. Hepainted “STATE PATROL” on thesides of every patrol car and the officer’sbadge number on the roof. Thatsame year, he pulled over a vehicleand discovered its driver was AWOLfrom the Marines. At that time in history,the Patrol was paid $25 for eachAWOL soldier returned to the MarineCorps. When he took the man to theMarine headquarters in St. Louis, thelieutenant recruited him. He served inthe Marines through the rest of WorldWar II and after.He returned to the Patrol inMarch 1946. Tom transferred to Camdentonin September 1946. Tom representedthe Patrol twice in Washington,D.C. First, he attended PresidentTruman’s Highway Safety Conference;later he attended President DwightEisenhower’s inauguration. In 1950,upon a promotion to sergeant, hetransferred to the newly-created TroopI, Rolla. Tom took part in manhunts,State Fair details, and the 1954 PrisonRiot in Jefferson City. He helped trainrecruits at Cuivre River and was amember of the pistol team for manyyears.Tom was a talented artist. He designedthe Patrol’s door decal, whichis still in use today. He also drew cartoons,and wasn’t afraid to poke fun athis co-workers, even those of higherrank.He was a member of the VFW.A dedicated lawman, Tom servedas a member of the Missouri StateHighway Patrol from 1939 to 1972.He served as sheriff of Phelps Countyfrom 1972 - 1988. To honor SheriffPasley’s “legendary service in PhelpsCounty”, the Phelps County Sheriff’sDepartment placed Sheriff Pasley’spicture as the department’s Facebookprofile picture when they learned ofhis death.A 2004 No Standing News article,showed how people felt about Tom. Theoccasion was Tom’s 90th birthday. “ ...people from Phelps County and all overthe state had to stand in line to get intothe Community Hall on May 22nd towish retired Sheriff Tom Pasley a happybirthday. People waiting to speak to thesheriff reminisced about the ‘Good OldDays’ ... He [Tom] thought you ought touse brains before bullets. Pasley’s glareand growl was usually enough to soberdrunks and chill out brawlers. If thesheriff knew that what your folks woulddo to you was worse than what you’d getfrom the judge, teenagers were sometimestaken home for ‘justice’.”In addition to his parents and hiswife, he was preceded in death by aninfant brother.Tom will be missed by his survivingfamily, including two sons: Tom Jr.(and his wife, Brandi), of Rolla, MO,and Jim (and his wife, Lu), of Winona,MO; five grandchildren: KimberlyPasley, Cale Pasley, Dylan Pasley, TomHuggins (and wife, Melissa), andHeather Anderson (and husband,Scott); and three great-grandchildren:Cash, Thomas, and Jack.A funeral service was held Friday,October 7, 2011, at Greentree ChristianChurch in Rolla. Memorial contributionsare suggested to the Thomas-Fairview Cemetery.The Patrol family extends its sincerestcondolences to the Pasley family.(Information used in this article was reprintedwith permission from Null & Sons Funeral Home,the Patrol News, and To Serve and Protect, ACollection Of Memories.)JanuaryJan. 1 • New Year’sDayJan. 16 • MartinLuther KingJr. DayJan. 18 • Tpr. K.L.Poynter diedin 2002.November-December 2011/Patrol News 31

DeathsKenneth E.TretterKenneth E. “Ken” Tretter diedFriday, October 7, 2011. Ken served thecitizens of Missouri as a telecommunicatorassigned to Troop C Headquarters,Weldon Spring, MO. He was appointedto the Missouri State Highway Patrol onNovember 1, 1996.Ken was an avid nature lover, andloved woodworking, electronics, fishing,and mechanics. But, his greatest passionwas his family and playing with hisbeloved grandchildren.Ken is survived by his wife, DonnaPrusacki-Tretter (nee Summers); son,David (and his wife, Lori) Prusacki;grandchildren, Ellie and Emma Prusacki,and Michael Rahn; a brother, RaymondTretter; a brother-in-law, Tim (and hiswife, Sandy) Summers; a niece andnephew, Stacey and Bradley Tretter; andmany friends, including his colleagues atthe Missouri State Highway Patrol.A funeral service took place at KutisSouth County Chapel on October 11. Inlieu of flowers, donations may be made toAmerican Cancer Society.The Patrol extends its sincerest condolencesto the Tretter family.“Seek first to understand,then to be understood.”— Stephen Covey32 Patrol News/November-December 2011Richard H.MillerRichard Henry Miller, 87, of Gladstone,MO, died October 10, 2011, atthe Missouri Veterans Home in Cameron.He was born on September 19,1924, to Henry Preston and Susan Mae(Noland) Miller, in Kansas City, MO.Richard grew up in Smithville, MO,and graduated from Smithville HighSchool in 1943. He served 20 years inthe U.S. Navy and 20 years as a driverexaminer with the Missouri StateHighway Patrol.On August 28, 1955, he was unitedin marriage to Bonnie Corrine Justus.After their marriage, they settled inGladstone, MO, where they madetheir home.Richard was a member of theTemperance Lodge #438 in Smithville,and the Tribe of Mic-O-Say, an honorcamping program within the BoyScouts of America. He served as ascoutmaster, was a marshal at ParadisePoint Golf Course, and volunteered atthe hospital in Smithville.He was preceded in death by hisparents; one brother, Donald Miller;and one sister, Margie Smith.Richard is survived by his wife,Bonnie; six children: Richard (andhis wife, Cindy) Miller, Julia (and herhusband, Chuck) Cooley, Linda (andher husband, David) Dildine, Sharon(and her husband, John) Van Winkle,Randall (and his wife, Julie) Miller,and Nancy (and her husband, Randy)Brashers; 16 grandchildren: Maxwell,Catherine, Madeline, Charles, Chelsea,Dalton, Skyler, Joseph, Logan,Alyson, Lindsay, Jacob, John, Justus,Brady, and Anderson; one sister, JudyGregory; other relatives; and manyfriends.A funeral service took place Friday,October 14, 2011, at the Hixson-Klein Funeral Home in Smithville.Burial included military honors.A Masonic service took place October13.The family suggests any donationsbe made to Fairview Christian YouthGroup or Boy Scout Troop #155 atFairview Christian Church.The Patrol family extends itssincerest condolences to the Millerfamily.(Reprinted with permission from Hixson-KleinFuneral Home, Smithville.)Russell D.NicholsRussell D. Nichols, 89, of Columbia,MO, died on Friday, October 28,2011, at the Neighborhoods in Columbia.Russell was born on August26, 1922, to James Albert Nichols andMyrtle Elizabeth (McDaniels) Nicholsin Boone County. He graduated fromthe University of Missouri Lab School.After high school, he enlisted inthe U.S. Air Force in 1943, and servedin the South Pacific during World WarII. While in the service, he marriedMary (Connie) Wigman on February

Deaths22, 1944, in Lansing, MI. She survives.Following the war, Russ joined theMissouri State Highway Patrol. After adistinguished career of 31 years, he retiredas a lieutenant colonel, after servingas the assistant superintendent, in1977. In 1978, Russ was appointed asdirector of the Missouri State Fair fortwo years.During his retirement, Russ enjoyeda second career in music. Heloved circus music and had an extensivecollection of band organs andcalliopes. He would travel to grandopenings and other events to play hiscollection. He was especially proudof playing and showing his largermachines. He also collected and refurbishedEdison gramophones.Russ will be remembered by hiswife, Connie; nieces, Linda Atkins andMarilyn Andre, of Columbia; alongwith other nieces and nephews. AtRuss’ request there was no memorialservice.Russ’ family suggests memorialcontributions to The MASTERS (MissouriAssociation of State TroopersEmergency Relief Society), a groupthat assists the families of HighwayPatrol officers who die in the line ofduty. Memorials may be mailed to TheMASTERS, 5287 Highway 67 North,Poplar Bluff, MO 63901.The Patrol family offers its sincerestcondolences to the Nichols family.(Reprinted with permission from the News-Tribune,Jefferson City.)Betty H.KuechlerBetty H. Kuechler,79, died on September2, 2011. She was a resident ofFestus, MO. Betty was born September30, 1931. On November 14, 1950,she married Arthur F. Kuechler. Theyhad two children, Connie and David.Betty was appointed to the MissouriState Highway Patrol on January2, 1970, where she served as a driverexaminer clerk in the St. Louis Metropolitanarea. She retired on March 1,1988, after serving the citizens of Missourifor 18 years. During retirement,she enjoyed gardening and attendingflea markets.Betty’s survivors include her twograndsons, Wayne and Dustin.The Patrol family extends its sincerestcondolences to the Kuechlerfamily.Patsy J. HeadPatsy J. Head, 72, of Springfield,MO, died on September 4, 2011. Shewas born on September 23, 1938, inMorgan, MO, to Frank and GladysCunningham. She graduated fromBuffalo High School and attendedDraughon’s Business College inSpringfield.She retired from the MissouriState Highway Patrol on July 1, 2000,after 20 years of service. During hercareer, she was a clerk typist at TroopD Headquarters, Springfield.She is survived by her husbandof 51 years, Carl Head; a daughter,Janese (and her husband, Richard)Atkinson; and a host of other familymembers and friends.A funeral took place on September8, 2011, at White Chapel in Springfield.The Patrol family extends its sincerestcondolences to the Head family.Brian L.SheltonBrian Lee Shelton, 36, son of Johnand Martha (Poore) Shelton, was bornOctober 12, 1974, in Lawrence, Kansas.He went home to be with Jesus on September16, 2011.Brian graduated from Drexel HighSchool in Drexel, MO. He attendedBourbon County Community Collegeand Missouri State University, graduatingmagna cum laude with a bachelor’sof science degree in criminal justiceadministration. Brian accepted employmentwith the Missouri State WaterPatrol in January 1999, where he wasassigned as a patrolman to District 4 onthe beautiful Current and Jacks Forkrivers in Shannon County, MO.Brian was promoted to the rank ofcorporal on December 16, 2004, andthen to sergeant on April 1, 2006. Hewas proud of District 4 and those hesupervised. Brian felt that educationwas imperative to being successfuland strived to obtain multiple certificationsand trainings that he put to useby instructing defensive tactics, drugenforcement, and firearms at the MissouriState Water Patrol Academy andin the field. On January 1, 2011, uponthe merger of the two agencies, Brianbecame a sergeant with the MissouriState Highway Patrol, assigned to itsWater Patrol Division.Brian founded the Missouri CharteredNon-Profit Organization – ParentsAgainst Child Abuse (P.A.C.A.)Continued on the next page.November-December 2011/Patrol News 33

Deaths-– SheltonContinued from page 33.and worked diligently to educate thepublic on the topic of child abuse andassisting victims of abuse. He was instrumentalin the passing of MissouriHouse Bill 863, known as the ChildWitness Protection Act.Brian was united in marriage toDonna Bennett on March 10, 2001.They have three daughters Nicole,Makayla, and Peyton. Brian lovedwatching his daughters participate intheir sporting activities and attendedall events possible. He enjoyed hunting,fishing, canoeing, and camping,and loved spending time with his familyand many friends.Brian accepted Christ as his Saviorat the age of eight and was a mem-ber of the Drexel Baptist Church inDrexel, MO. He loved the Lord, gospelmusic, and sharing the word of Godand his testimony with others. Brianattended the First Baptist Church andthe Fellowship Tabernacle Church inEminence, MO.Brian was preceded in death byhis grandparents, Paul and PearliePoore, Richard Shelton, and Herb andBeulah Leadstrom.He is survived by his wife, Donna,and three daughters, Nicole, Makayla,and Peyton, of Eminence, MO; parents,John and Martha Shelton, ofDrexel, MO; one brother, J. TravisShelton, of Fort Scott, KS; one sister,Stephanie Finley (and her husband,Steve), of Hume, MO; mothers- andfathers-in-law, Clifford and Ruby Rainbolt,of Eminence, MO, and Donnieand Regina Bennett, of Hoxie, AR; sisters-in-law;brothers-in-law; and manynieces, nephews, and family members.Brian will be sadly missed by all whoknew and loved him.Funeral services were heldWednesday, September 21, 2011, at theEminence (MO) High School Gymnasium,with Rev. Randy Ferguson andCpl. Terry A. Richardson, Troop G, officiating.Interment was in New EminenceCemetery under the direction ofDuncan Funeral Homes.The Patrol family extends its sincerestcondolences to the Shelton family.(Reprinted with permission from Duncan FuneralHomes.)What’s New?Effective September 7,2011, the CommunicationsDivision and InformationSystems Division combinedto form the Information andCommunications TechnologyDivision (ICTD). Thisis the result of mergingtechnologies between thetwo divisions. The consolidationallows for the mostefficient delivery of services.Captain Kim E. Hullis the director of the newdivision; Lieutenant VernonC. Dougan is the assistantdirector.Guthrie Family Says ‘Thank You’Our family would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone fortheir support over the last few weeks. The love, support, and generosity wehave received from family, friends, state agencies, and the community hasbeen amazing. There have been so many people helping with the search forFred; people helping to provide food for the family and searchers; and thenthose that have been supporting us as we have returned home without him.Thank you to everyone.The blue ribbons hanging everywhere are truly touching. Everyone hasopened their arms and embraced, and continue to embrace us, as we arecoming to grips with the tragedy that has fallen upon our lives. Fred had animpact on many people’s lives. Fred knew very few strangers. If you were astranger when he first shook your hand, you were no longer one when youwalked away.He loved his family dearly, and they, in return, loved him. You need onlyto look at the faces of his children when they talk about him to witness that.He is missed every day. We continue to pray that when this is all over we willagain see him yelling down from the top of the hill at the boys on the footballfield, or see him in his spot at center court at the basketball games. The spotthat he always claimed was “his seat”.Thanks to everyone, again, for all of your love, support, and generosity.We have been blessed with wonderful family, friends, and community.We sincerely thank you,The Guthrie Family(Teresa Guthrie & Kids; Mom, Dad, & Kerri Guthrie; and the Viersfamily)34 Patrol News/November-December 2011

Thank YouThank you for the phone calls andcards during my recent illness.Sgt. Sheldon A. LyonTroop H• • •My family and I would like tothank everyone for the cards, condolences,and prayers following the deathof my grandmother, Una May Foster.CVO II Michelle A. HornTroop D• • •On behalf of myself and my family,I would like to thank everyone at thePatrol for the cards, prayers, thoughts,and statues that were sent after thedeath of my father, Robert Thorson. Iwould like to also thank those of youwho came to the visitation. That supportmeant a great deal and was mostappreciated.Quality Control Clerk II Lisa L.PapenQ/CVED• • •I would like to thank everyone forthe cards, calls, and support followingthe loss of my mother. Also, thanks toall who attended the visitation or funeral.It meant a lot to my family.Sgt. Darron F. BlankenshipQ/DDCC• • •My family and I would like to extendour thanks and appreciation. Itwas a very difficult time for us duringthe illness and death of my mom. Yourwords of encouragement and comfort,cards, phone calls, and e-mails helpedSympathyus get through. I feel very fortunate tohave so many caring co-workers andfriends at the Patrol. Your kind wordsand thoughtfulness truly meant a lot.Thank you.Clerk Typist III Jeanette L. FordQ/TND• • •I would like to extend my sincereappreciation and gratitude for theprayers, cards, messages, emails,texts, hugs, and tears. Also to thosethat attended the visitation and/or funeralof my brother Billy (Bill) Campbell.Thank you to those who prayedfor him during his illness; because ofyou he lived another two years. Myfamily could not have done this withoutyou.Thank You,Photographer Brenda Schmitz,Q/PIEDOur deepest sympathy goes to the following personnel who have lost a member of their family:DE III Mark L. Leathers (C) - fatherin-lawTpr. Jason C. Daly (H) - brotherDE Sprv. Tonia L. Daly (H) - brother-in-lawCVO Sprv. I Kyle E. Cullifer (B) -brother-in-lawCVO II Michelle A. Horn (D) -grandmotherClerk Typist III Jeanette L. Ford(Q/TND) - motherMVI III Mark D. Statun (C) - grandmotherCVO Sprv. II Timothy J. Swartz (A) -grandmotherTpr. Travis N. Garton (H) - fatherin-lawRet. Sgt. Ray Stufflebean - father-inlawLt. Eric A. Tilford (H) - mother-inlawLt. Dale O. Jinkens (A) - father-in-lawComm. Oper. III David R. Axelrod (C)- fatherCapt. Kyle D. Marquart (Q/DDCC) -motherQuality Control Clerk II Lisa L. Papen(Q/CVED) - motherComm. Oper. III Todd M. Cooper (D)- fatherRet. CVO II Clayton Farr - sister-in-lawLt. Jeffrey N. Vitale (E) - fatherMVI Analyst Brenda J. Davis (Q/MVI)- uncleDE Chief Rebecca A. Kleffner (I) -uncleDE Sprv. Cynthia S. Brown (C) - fatherCpl. Clinton M. Duppong (B) - fatherLt. Eric A. Tilford (H) - fatherRet. Col. Howard J. Hoffman - wifeTpr. Gary D. Oetting (A) - grandfatherTpr. Matthew B. Foster (E) -grandfatherComm. Oper. II Jessica R. Dillon (A)- grandfatherPhotographer Brenda J. Schmitz(Q/PIED) - brotherTpr. Zachary S. Wang (C) -grandfatherRet. AFIS Entry Oper. II Dorothy A.Kliethermes - husbandLab. Evid. Tech. II Rachel L.Mengwasser (Q/CLD) - uncleClerk Typist III Rebecca J. Moore(D) - brotherDE Sprv. Myla E. Ashby (C) -grandmotherCriminalist III Nicholle D. Rhodes(Q/CLD) - fatherTpr. Kent A. Brackett (I) - fatherNovember-December 2011/Patrol News 35

MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROLGeneral HeadquartersP.O. Box 5681510 E. Elm St.Jefferson City, MO 65102-0568Address Service RequestedPrstd. Std.U.S.PostagePAIDJefferson City, MOPermit No. 440By Sgt. Collin M. Stosberg, Troop ARecruiting: 1-800-796-7000E-mail: mshppied@mshp.dps.mo.govHome Page: http://www.mshp.dps.mo.govTroop A SWAT Lends Joplin A HandCorporal James E. “Jim” Thuss, Troop A, called Americorpsa couple of months ago to see what could be done toassist in Joplin. A poll of the SWAT team revealed interest. So,on September 20, Troop A SWAT team members Sgt. BrianE. Kelley, Cpl. Carl A. Taibi, Tpr. Joel E. Givens, Cpl. Cody G.Dunfee, Tpr. Clay D. Moeller, Cpl. Christopher R. Blackmon,Tpr. Cory W. Bradshaw, Tpr. Dustin N. Morey, and Cpl. Thusstraveled to Joplin. That morning, Americorps directed theteam to a church to consult with a project manager and to pickup some tools. Their assignment was to finish gutting a houseto the studs.The team tore down a large, metal shed, removed drywall,and gutted the kitchen by taking out all of the cabinets and theceramic tile floor. They also removed siding from the houseand removed an overhang on the garage. The team put in afull day’s work. Not surprisingly, they worked hard. The disasterrelief guys weresurprised by howmuch got done.We were allproud of Troop A’sSWAT team. Theyare making plansto return in thenear future.Troop A SWATteam membersvolunteered in Joplinin September.Armed withtools, Troop A’sSWAT teammade entry intothis Joplin hometo help repair it.