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— 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.