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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