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Am I Ready For The Big One?By Asst. Chief Oper. Barbara Graham, Troop FI have been in law enforcementfor 32 years. Thirty-one of those yearshave been in communications, workingthe console on a daily basis. I haveseen many, many changes over theyears. Gone are the manual typewriters,the ticker tape machines, and therotary dial telephones. The originalradio console in use when I started iscurrently in the <strong>Patrol</strong>’s Safety EducationCenter (museum), along withthe old ticker tape machine. In fact,hanging above the console is a pictureof me working, so I can truly say Iam a museum piece! I have seen--andcontinue to see--dramatic changes intechnology! So much so, it is hard tocomprehend!That word--interoperability--didsomeone just make that word up? Itried to research this in a 1988 editionof Webster’s New World Dictionary,Third College Edition, which is in ourcommunications center. Guess what,the word could not be found! I understandwhere the word came from. Theattacks on America on September 11,2001, changed our lives, especially asit relates to working in a public safetycommunications center.There has been so much talkabout readiness in the communicationcenter in the last several years. Wehave back-up phone systems, back-upgenerators, even back-up communicationscenters. What about back-up operators?I wanted to know: What aboutme? What if I was the one working(stuck!) when something big happens.Is there anything out there to prepareme? I tried to research communicationspreparedness. I got plenty ofresponses on communication centerpreparedness. APCO and NENA havemany articles about how to keep yourcommunication center prepared--whattype of equipment is available and suggested.But, I found nothing about theoperators’ preparedness. I contactedseveral Telecommunicator EmergencyResponse Teams (TERT) and foundsome recommendations as to whatoperators should have ready in case ofdeployment. I finally found most of theinformation I wanted from the Florida,Missouri, and Alaska emergency manuals.I would like to share my findingswith other operators.The most important step is to talkabout the “what ifs” with your family.What if you are “stuck” working whenthe hurricane hits, or the ice storm,or the blizzard, or the tornado, or theterrorist attacks (Heaven forbid). Haveyou discussed what plan of action youand your family should take? Do youhave a plan for how the kids will bepicked up at school or day care? Doyou have a plan if your house is damaged?Where should your family go orwhat should they do while you are atwork? The best plan of action is to talkwith your spouse, your children, evenyour parents or neighbors about whatto do in the event of an emergency.Write a family emergency plan.List “ICE” (in case of emergency)numbers in your cell phone. Keep allphone numbers in an accessible placewhere they can be located in the eventof an emergency. Keep a list of familymember’s names, dates of births, socialsecurity numbers, and importantmedical information. This may soundsilly, but if the family is separated thisinformation is invaluable. Most of usknow our own information and possiblyour spouse’s, but do you know allyour children’s social security numbers?Make a list of your out-of-towncontacts with names, phone numbers,and e-mail addresses. You may need tocontact out-of-town friends and familymembers. Do you know their informationoff the top of your head? Keepa list of important information youmay need in the near future: doctor’snames and phone numbers, pharmacistnames and phone numbers, medicalinsurance policy numbers, andhomeowner insurance policy numbers.Make copies of birth certificates andother important information. Keep importantdocuments protected. Considerkeeping this information in a folderat your work or protected in youremergency kit.Develop a plan, which includes thepossibility that your family might notbe home together when an emergencyarises. In this day and age, our familiesare scattered. School, work, andchurch activities keep us on the moveand rarely at home all at the sametime. Discuss a plan the entire familyknows and understands. How will youreach each other? Depending on theemergency situation, you may not havephone contact with each other? Youmay not be able to use your cell phoneto call each other, but you may be ableto text each other. Consider having aplan to contact a family friend or anout-of-town family member. Make sureeveryone in your family knows whothis is and that you’re all on the samepage. Consider having a neighborhoodmeeting place or a regional meetingplace. Do you have children in schoolsor day care facilities? How will youreach them? Is there a plan in placeat the school or day care facility if youcannot get there? Do you know theevacuation locations in your area? Findout and make sure your family knows.The better prepared your family is, thebetter your family will be able to facean emergency situation.Continued on the next page.4 <strong>Patrol</strong> News/September-October 2010
DPS Honors Cpl. WilmontBy Public Info. Spec. III Cheryl D. Cobb, Q/PIEDThe Department of Public Safetyhonored Corporal Kyle D. Wilmont,Troop I, for his investigative abilityby naming him DPS Employee of theMonth for August 2010. DPS DirectorJohn M. Britt congratulated Cpl. Wilmontand presented the award to him ata ceremony on August 17, 2010.The recognition came after Cpl.Wilmont’s vigilance and investigativeskills were rewarded with the captureof a bank robber on April 29, 2010. Onthat day, the First Community Bank ofCuba, MO, was robbed by an individualsuspected of five other bank robberies.Troop I had a number of officerson patrol, which allowed them to setup a perimeter. Cpl. Wilmont was positionednorth of his assigned area tomonitor two major exit routes fromCuba.After approximately one hour,two vehicles matching the descriptiongiven by witnesses at the bank robberypassed Cpl. Wilmont’slocation. As the vehicles wentby, one of the drivers positionedhis hand to obstructthe officer’s view of his face.Cpl. Wilmont initiated a trafficstop in an effort to identifythe driver. During the initialinterview with the driver,Cpl. Wilmont noticed severalmaps and a paper with handwrittendirections near thepassenger seat. Based on thedriver’s statements and informationfrom witnesses atthe scene per the FBI, whichwere relayed via Troop I communicationspersonnel, Cpl.Wilmont placed the man underarrest for robbery.After the arrest, a .357magnum handgun was foundin the console, and the moneyfrom the bank robbery was located ina bag in the vehicle’s interior. It waslearned the robber had stopped in a remotearea and changed his clothes andthe vehicle’s license plates to aid in hisescape. Cpl. Wilmont’s patience and instinctsled to the robber’s capture only30 miles from the bank he’d robbed anhour after the incident took place.After accepting the DPS Employeeof the Month Award, Cpl. Wilmontexpressed his appreciation to everyonewho came to the ceremony and acknowledgedthe support he’d receivedthat day from the other officers andcommunications personnel at Troop I.“Before Kyle stopped him, we feltthis was our best chance to catch thisguy,” said Captain Lee Ann H. Kenley,commanding officer of Troop I, Rolla.“Missouri’s Fusion Center had compiledpictures from surveillance tapesat the banks previously robbed. Thesephotos were then shared with all arealaw enforcement and banks. On thatday, this guy walked right past his picture,which was posted on the bankdoor in order to rob the bank.”Capt. Kenley also said throughoutCpl. Wilmont’s career he has excelledin criminal investigations. She also gavea verbal pat-on-the-back to Chief OperatorBilly R. Brumble, Asstistant ChiefCommunications Operator Randall T.Ebers, and Communications OperatorII Patrick B. Euans for their work at theradio console. Comm. Oper. II Euansdownloaded the suspect’s driver’s licensephoto and showed Capt. Kenleya comparison between that photo andothers from the Fusion Center immediatelyafter Cpl. Wilmont called in thedriver’s information. Just before Cpl.Wilmont said he felt this driver was therobber, Comm. Oper. Euans was tellingCapt. Kenley, “Kyle’s got him!”Congratulations Cpl. Wilmont andTroop I!Cpl. Kyle Wilmont (center) is joined by his family: son,Kaison, wife, Aimee holding daughter,Kenlie, and his parents, Mr. Randy and Mrs. Judy Wilmont.6 <strong>Patrol</strong> News/September-October 2010
91 st Recruit Class Challenges AGOBasketball TeamBy Recruits Brandon M. Parker and Angela M. Coval(now Tpr. Parker, Troop A, and Tpr. Coval, Troop C)The MSHP 91 st Recruit Class gathered at the Missouri <strong>State</strong>Troopers Association on Wednesday, June 23, 2010, for a night ofgood food, socializing, and relaxation before our highly anticipatedbasketball game against the Attorney General’s Office. The pizzaparty was hosted by Rod Applebury, of Fidelity Blue Line Mortgage.During the party, he informed us of the benefits available throughtheir mortgage program.After the party, we assembled in the Academy’s gym for the basketballgame. Many years ago, it was considered tradition for therecruit class to play the AGO’s basketball team. The tradition wasreborn with the 91st! Coaches Sergeant Joseph L. Armistead andCaptain David P. Perkins did a great job leading us. In the few weeksbefore the game, we spent any downtime practicing drills and preparingthe team for the highly anticipated game.During the game, tensions rose to levels beyond the first fewnights of recruit training. We were down from the beginning, butslowly inched toward a comeback. While the game was tied, westruggled to keep up with the various plays that the Attorney General’sOffice players had been practicing for a long time. In the last fewminutes our opponents began to regain the lead. It was a very closeand exciting game, but unfortunately the well-practiced AttorneyGeneral’s Office took the game 34 to 27.The night ended with everyone gathering in theAcademy’s cafeteria for an ice cream social. We hada good time visiting with everyone from the AttorneyGeneral’s Office. Above all, we got a much neededbreak from another stressful week in the life of a recruit.The recruit basketball team huddles prior to the game.Recruit Evan M. VanWinkle (now Tpr. VanWinkle, Troop C)shoots a free throw.The AGO’s team was a challenge forthe 91st Recruit Class.September-October 2010/<strong>Patrol</strong> News 7
— SmithContinued from page 9.Interests: Dennis enjoys ridinghis motorcycle, playing pool,mushroom hunting, and camping.He also loves to spend time withhis family.Dennis is a native of St. Josephand is a graduate of Benton HighSchool. Prior to his employmentwith the <strong>Patrol</strong>, he worked for PrimeTanning in St. Joseph. Dennis loveshis job and working for the <strong>Patrol</strong>. Hereally enjoys his co-workers at TroopH and is very content.Sgt. Kevin G.HaywoodAppointed: September 1, 1985.First Assignment: Troop B Zone 2,Macon & Shelby counties.Promotions: Corporal--May 1, 1994;Sergeant--January 1, 2007.Current Assignment: Pilot, Troop H,St. Joseph.Family: Kevin and his wife, Gwenda,have eight children. Four aregrown--Jamie, Issac, Brittney, andSeth--and four are still at home: Israel,16, Kristian, 16, Kevin Jr. 15,and Kaleigh (a.k.a. “Doodles”),7. The Haywoods also have sevengrandchildren and number eight ison the way.SpotlightInterests: Kevin enjoys spendingtime with the Lord and his family.He also spends time hunting andfishing.Kevin is a native of University City,MO, and graduated from UniversityCity High School. After high school,he became interested in law enforcementand joined the University Citycadet program. Kevin worked as a UniversityCity police officer for five yearsBirth AnnouncementsJustice AtleyTpr. Travis S. & Mrs. Terra N. CroftTroop CWilliam ZaneTpr. J. Clayton & Mrs. Katharine A.MarlinTroop DKale HunterCpl. Gerry L. & Mrs. Lucynda L.WestTroop FElla JolynnSgt. Brian L. & Mrs. Erica L.DanielsTroop AHenry WilliamTpr. David A. & Mrs. Regina A.CloseTroop CHarper RoseTpr. W. Sean & Mrs. Christina S.LashmetTroop Hprior to becoming a trooper. Duringhis career, Kevin has worked many differentdetails--the state fair, manhunts,and presidential details. In 2004, andagain in 2005, Kevin was awarded theNorthwest Missouri Law EnforcementValor Award for his actions while onduty.Kevin says the <strong>Patrol</strong> is like alarge family who has genuine concernfor employees and their families.Janessa MarieTpr. Robert D. & Mrs. Christy L.CrewseTroop GAyla SueMr. Matthew R. & Crim. Hist. Tech.II Deborah S. GrahamQ/CJISDBlane MichaelMr. Caleb M. & DE III Leena C.HarrisTroop DJulia DianaCpl. Jason A. & Mrs. Deborah M.“Debbie” GreenTroop AEthan MichaelTpr. James M. “Michael” & Mrs.Erica D. LinegarTroop D10 <strong>Patrol</strong> News/September-October 2010
L.E.T.S.A.C. Honors Tpr. VogtBy Capt. J. Tim Hull, Q/PIEDThe Law Enforcement TrafficSafety Advisory Council held their annualconference for 2010 at The Innat Port Arrowhead in Lake Ozark,MO, on July 12-16, 2010. Each year,the council honors officers from fourcategories for the tremendous accom-plishments they had achieved for theprevious year as “Traffic Officer of theYear”. They honor officers from smalldepartments, medium departments,large departments, and the Missouri<strong>State</strong> <strong>Highway</strong> <strong>Patrol</strong>. The awardswere presented at the conference banquetheld on the evening of July 15,2010.Capt. Lee AnnH. Kenley, TroopI (left), Col.Ron Replogle(center right),and Major J.Bret Johnson,Q/FOB (right),were present atthe LETSACawards ceremonyto congratulateTpr. Brock Vogt,Troop I (centerleft).This year’s <strong>Patrol</strong> recipient wasTrooper Brock A. Vogt. Tpr. Vogt hasbeen with the <strong>Patrol</strong> for over two yearsand currently is assigned to Troop I,Zone 1, Phelps County. During theyear 2009, Tpr. Vogt totaled 1,661 arrests,issued 2,819 warnings, andinvestigated 89 traffic crashes. Thesetotals included:• DWI Arrests -- 102• Felony Criminal Arrests -- 38• Misdemeanor Criminal Arrests -- 65Tpr. Vogt’s exemplary attributesinclude his devotion to duty, dependability,and leadership skills. He hasrepresented the Missouri <strong>State</strong> <strong>Highway</strong><strong>Patrol</strong> with distinction and honor,and his outstanding performance asa Missouri state trooper has broughtcredit upon himself, the <strong>Patrol</strong>, and thestate of Missouri. With this distinctionhas come the award of Missouri <strong>State</strong><strong>Highway</strong> <strong>Patrol</strong> LETSAC Officer of theYear.Congratulations, Tpr. Vogt, on youraccomplishment!Criminalist Proves He’s ‘Top Shot’By Crime Laboratory DivisionCongratulations to CriminalistII Alexander A. “Alex” Belt, Q/CLD!Alex is a firearms examiner assignedto the <strong>Patrol</strong>’s Crime Laboratory inSpringfield. Not only are firearmshis “business”, but they are also hishobby. For the last six years, Alex hascompeted against marksmen fromaround the world in various events atthe National Rifle Matches held annuallyat Camp Perry, Ohio. At thisyear’s National Matches, he beat out1,249 competitors in the National JohnC. Garand Match, finishing first with ascore of 291-11X, making him the 2010John C. Garand Match national champion.Alex shot this match with anauthentic U.S. government, as-issuedM1 Garand using iron sights at a distanceof 200 yards. The course of fireconsisted of 10 rounds from the proneposition, 10 rounds rapid fire from theprone position, and 10 rounds from thestanding position.The M1 Garand was the standardservice rifle utilized by the United<strong>State</strong>s military during World War IIand the Korean War. The rifle was adoptedby the U.S. military in 1936, andwas manufactured until 1957, when itwas replaced by the M14. However,the M1 continued to see military serviceinto the 1960s. General George S.Patton Jr. once said, “In my opinion,the M1 rifle is the greatest battle implementever devised.”Congratulations, Alex!Criminalist II Alex Belt, Q/CLD, holdsthe trophy he earned at the 2010 John C.Garand Match and his M1, which he used atthe competition.September-October 2010/<strong>Patrol</strong> News 11
The MASTERS Recognize Rosciglione,Saffo FamiliesBy The MASTERSIn June 2010, the Rosciglionefamily of St. Charles held their6 th annual fundraiser in memoryand honor of their family member,J.P. Rosciglione, who died in a hitand run traffic crash in 2005. Asin past years, the proceeds fromthis event were donated to TheMASTERS in appreciation of thekindness and dedication shown totheir family at the time of the trafficcrash by officers of the Missouri<strong>State</strong> <strong>Highway</strong> <strong>Patrol</strong>, TrooperEric F. Brown, Troop B, and SergeantPhilip D. Hoffman, Troop C. The eventraised over $10,000 this year! Sincethe events began in 2005, in excess of$50,000 has been donated to The MAS-TERS through the efforts of the Rosciglionefamily.(l to r) Kathy Saffo, Brian Saffo, and JimSaffo accept a Lifetime Honorary Membershipin The MASTERS. The MASTERSgave this recognition in appreciation of theirgenerosity.Mr. Jim Saffo, his wife, Kathy,and son, Brian, of Moscow Mills, ownsBowl Haven in Alton, IL. The Saffoshave allowed the Roscigliones to usetheir bowling alley each year tohost their fundraising event. Theirsponsorship of this event hasbeen a great contribution in makingthe benefits a huge success. Itwas with great appreciation thatTroop C The MASTERS DirectorBill Ronecker presented a LifetimeHonorary Membership in TheMASTERS to the Saffos on thenight of the fundraiser.Thank you to the Roscigliones,the Jim Saffo family, and all thosewho sponsored and participatedin this year’s fundraiser! This gift isgreatly appreciated by The MASTERSand will be used to help families ofthose members of the <strong>Patrol</strong> who havemade the ultimate sacrifice in protectingthe citizens of Missouri.Sgt. Shoop Recipient of American Legion2010 Law and Order AwardBy Troop BOn July 10, 2010, Sergeant Tim D.Shoop, Troop B, was presented withthe American Legion 2010 Law & OrderAward. Sgt. Shoop accepted the awardduring the American Legion’s AnnualDepartment Convention at Capitol PlazaHotel in Jefferson City, MO.Before joining the Missouri <strong>State</strong><strong>Highway</strong> <strong>Patrol</strong>, Sgt. Shoop served inthe United <strong>State</strong>s Army. He enlisted inthe Army on June 1, 1988, and was assignedto the 1/505 Parachute InfantryRegiment in Fort Bragg, NC. In August1990, he was deployed to Saudi Arabiaand participated in Operations DesertShield/Desert Storm. Upon returningfrom deployment on 1991, Sgt. Shoopseparated from the Army as a corporal.Sgt. Shoop began his career with the<strong>Patrol</strong> on August 1, 1993. His first assignmentwas Troop A, Clay County. InMay 2001, he moved to Troop B andwas assigned to Zone 3, serving thecitizens of Linn and Chariton counties.In 2008, he earned a promotionto corporal and on July 1, 2010, he waspromoted to sergeant and designatedzone commander of Zone 3.Pictured (l to r) areSixth District Commanderand Chairmanof the Law andOrder Committee KennethGoth, AmericanLegion, Sergeant TimD. Shoop, Troop B, DepartmentCommanderCharles W. Goodin,American Legion, andLieutenant Brian N.Anderson, Troop B.Sgt. Shoop was nominated by theTroop B staff for this award due tohis continued strong work ethic anddedication to the <strong>Patrol</strong>. He is also wellknown for being a firearms and defensivetactics instructor. Sgt. Shoop has adaughter, Brooklyn Taylor Shoop, 15.September-October 2010/<strong>Patrol</strong> News 13
Troop F Recognizes Honorary TroopersBy Sgt. Paul J. Reinsch, Troop FTroop F recently honored two individualswith Honorary Trooper certificatesfor their actions following apatrol vehicle crash in MontgomeryCounty.On the evening of June 25, 2010,Sergeant Brandon M. White was travelingnorthbound on Missouri <strong>Highway</strong>19 in Montgomery County, whileresponding to an officer-involvedshooting just outside of Wellsville,MO. Prior to arriving at his destination,Sgt. White was involved in a serious,single vehicle, rollover trafficcrash. At the timeof theMr. Levi McCurdy (center)accepted an HonoraryTrooper certificate fromSgt. Brandon White(left) and Capt.Gregory D. Kindle,Troop F.crash, Mr. Levi M.McCurdy was travelingsouthbound onhis motorcycle, on MO-19. Mr. McCurdy witnessedSgt. White’s patrol car travel offthe road and overturn. Mr. McCurdypulled over and immediately called9-1-1. He remained onscene and assistedSgt. Brandon White(left) and Capt.Gregory D.Kindle (right)presented anHonoraryTroopercertificate toJacob A. Spinks atTroop F.Mr. Jacob A. Spinks, who had heardthe crash from his residence, withproviding medical assistance to Sgt.White.The members of the Missouri<strong>State</strong> <strong>Highway</strong> <strong>Patrol</strong> respond tostressful situations involving the publicon a daily basis. However, in thisincident Mr. McCurdy and Mr. Spinksresponded to assist an injured memberof the <strong>Patrol</strong>. They did so withouthesitation. It is with much respect thatthey were presented this award.See You On The Radio!By MVI III Charles G. McMillan, Troop DLt. Terry W. Moore, Troop D, has made guestappearances on several radio programs on bothKWTO AM and FM for 15 years. Most recently, hehas had a regularly scheduled, bi-weekly segment on“JOCK 98.7 FM” hosted by KYTV Sports Director NedReynolds and Drury University Sports informationDirector Scott Puryear. During each appearance,Lt. Moore is able to discuss and take questions on awide variety of traffic safety and enforcement topics.Funding and sponsorship for this opportunity is fromDistrict 8 Blueprint for Safer Roadways and Andy’s Frozen Custard in Springfield.Recently, Colonel Ron Replogle, <strong>Patrol</strong> superintendent, appeared with Lt.Moore and was interviewed by program hosts Reynolds and Puryear. In additionto the highway safety-oriented conversation, they discussed the “glory days” ofthe colonel’s career as a basketball and football player at Marshfield High Schooland later at Missouri University of Science and Technology (Rolla, MO).Col. Ron Replogle (center), Q/Staff,and Lt. Terry Moore (right), TroopD, enjoy an interview with Mr. ScottPuryear at KWTO.14 <strong>Patrol</strong> News/September-October 2010
Promotions and ReclassificationsGeorge W. ArnoldLieutenantTroop GChristopher L. CerroniSergeantTroop BGregory A. DuBoisSergeantTroop IGeorge H. FaltermanSergeantTroop GDouglas M. McDanielSergeantTroop EBradley D. ReamSergeantTroop BRicky L. WatsonSergeantTroop CShawn D. AltermattCorporalTroop IChristopher R.BlackmonCorporalTroop ACarl W. BoneCorporalTroop CTravis S. CroftCorporalTroop CSteven N. FosterCorporalTroop GTimothy J. HourihanCorporalQ/GDAlexander H.MichajliczenkoCorporalTroop CGreg M. PrussmanCorporalQ/GDSeptember-October 2010/<strong>Patrol</strong> News 15
Promotions and ReclassificationsBarton M. SeymoreCorporalTroop CTycee M. WilliamsCorporalTroop CBrian D. DouglasAsst. Chief Tech.Q/CommDPennie S. WeisacoskyComm. Oper. IIITroop IPamela M. AberleCrim. Hist. Spec. IQ/CJISDCourtney M. BormanFiscal & Budg. AnalystIIQ/BPDCarla J. BruemmerDesig. Princ. Asst.Q/Asst. Sup. Ofc.Darla L. ConwayDE IITroop IShirley R. GentryDE IITroop EStephen M. HamMVI IIITroop CBrian K. HoeyCrime Lab. Mgr.Q/CLDTaremba KarizamimbaCVE Insp. ITroop EShena L. LatchamCriminalist IIIQ/CLDJeffrey A. MeyerCVO Sprv. ITroop ALoretta C. MitchellTraffic Safety Analyst IQ/TFD16 <strong>Patrol</strong> News/September-October 2010
Promotions and ReclassificationsRoger P. RudstromAFIS Entry Oper. IQ/CJISDCynthia A. ScheidtSpecial AssistantQ/ASBHannah R. TaylorDE IIITroop DSteven K. ThompsonCVO Sprv. ITroop CFrances L. WaidAFIS Entry Oper. IIQ/CJISDDanny L. WilliamsDE IITroop FDeborah WilloughbyClerk IVQ/TFDCourtney E. WorkmanCriminalist IIIQ/CLDThinking Outside The Box ...Troopers Use Creativity & LIDARBy Sgt. Collin M. Stosberg, Troop AOn August 19, 2010, several members of TroopA, Zone 11, Cass County, utilized a MoDOT tractor toconduct a successful LIDAR operation. They parked thetractor in the median on U.S. <strong>Highway</strong> 71 at the New CassParkway, south of Belton, MO. Though the operation wascut short by rain, over 20 vehicles were stopped in theconstruction zone in less than two hours.Trooper M. David Miranda made other troopersaware of which cars were exceeding the speedlimit while sitting in this MoDOT tractor.September-October 2010/<strong>Patrol</strong> News 17
<strong>Patrol</strong> Commissions 27 New TroopersBy Tpr. Bruce E. Thoman, Troop BOn July 23, 2010, I woke up in theCapitol Plaza Hotel. My wife and parentsand I had stayed there after therecruit class gathering the night before.Graduation day started out busy.I was rushing around making sure Ihad everything I needed. I didn’t wantto be that guy that didn’t have his tie orsomething. It seemed very hectic.A lot of people got ready at the hotel,but I went to the Academy early, becauseI wanted to get ready there. Theclass posed for a bunch of pictures, andthat took a while. Then, all of the sudden,it was time for graduation.We lined up single file in the lobbyas we waited for commands from SergeantMark A. Wilson, Q/TND. I wasthinking about my speech, going overit in my head. When I walked into thegym, I was pleasantly surprised by thenumber of people that felt it was worthwhileto show up to our graduation.I remember feeling relieved that theAcademy experience was coming to anend. I also wanted to remember everythingabout that day.Pastor Michael Neff, Calvary TempleAssembly of God, St. Charles, MO,gave the invocation and benediction.The Troop F Honor Guard presentedand retired the colors, and Cpl. AndrewTpr. Bruce E.Thoman, classcommander,speaks on behalfof his classmatesduringthe graduationceremony.A. Henry, Troop H,sang the national anthem.All of them didwell and added to ourgraduation experience.Colonel TimFitch, of the St. LouisCounty Police Department,addressedthe class at graduation.He told us lawenforcement isn’t justa job, it’s a journey.He said our journeywould have its upsand downs, and wouldn’t always be fair.He encouraged us to remember andhonor those troopers who have giventheir lives in the line of duty.Col. Fitch stressed the importanceof teamwork, with other members ofthe <strong>Patrol</strong> as well as outside the agencyamong all levels of law enforcement.We were told that every time we makea decision, someone would be unhappyeither because of a ticket or an arrest.But, we shouldn’t dwell on that unhappyperson, because we’re doing our dutyand following our training.Although it’s only been a few weeksthat we’ve been doing the job, everythinghe said is true. When we’re goingthrough the Academy, it seemslike everything we’re going to do is goingto be wonderful. But, once we gotout and started doing the job, there reallyare people who are unhappy withus. It can play with your emotions. Weknew what Col. Fitch said was right,but it didn’t sink in until we were onthe road.“Let me remind you that your oathof office is a heavy obligation,” saidCol. Fitch. “Integrity is the main ingredientto having a successful journey asa law enforcement officer.”Truer words have never been spoken.I’d like to thank Judge PatriciaBreckenridge, Supreme Court of Missouri,who administered our oath, forbeing part of graduation. Of course,this story wouldn’t be complete withoutmaking note of the awards presentedto four of my recruit classmates.The Physical Fitness Award went toTrooper Quinton L. DiNovi. The FirearmsAward went to Trooper Craig D.Fieser. Trooper Brandon M. Parkerearned the Academic Award for theclass. The Superintendent’s Award forMembers of the 91st Recruit Class graduated onJuly 23, 2010. They reported for duty on August9, 2010.Continued on the next page.18 <strong>Patrol</strong> News/September-October 2010
— TroopersContinued from page 13.The Honorable Patricia Breckenridge witnessesTpr. Craig Fieser sign his Oath of Office.overall achievement was presented toTrooper Trenton L. Rhea. I congratulatethem all.Colonel Ron Replogle’s remarksmeant a lot to me and my wife. His dedicationto his profession and his concernfor every employee came through in hisremarks. It is encouraging to know thatwe have a man of such diligent faith andcompassion as our leader. We all feelwelcomed into the family he spoke somuch about.I was the last to speak during thegraduation ceremony. I had gone overmy speech a bunch of times, but I wasmore nervous than I expected. It was atremendous honor to serve as the classcommander. I told those present thatmy classmates and I feel we are highlytrained and ready to apply the laws withcompassion. I also thanked the peopleof Missouri for their trust and assuredthem we wouldn’t let them down. I haveto admit I was relieved when my speechwas over.When the graduation ceremonywas over, we had to sign our commissioncards with Judge Breckenridge.We had an opportunity to say goodbyeand thank you to the instructorsand the staff. We spoke with each otherabout what we had done and what wewere about to do. Then, we took timeto pose for pictures with our familiesand each other. We gathered our belongingsand said our goodbyes to eachother. We knew that this was an endingof sorts, but also a new beginning. AsCaptain David P. Perkins, Q/TND, said,“We are ready to work hard at workworth doing.”Listed below are the names, hometowns, and first assignments for members ofthe 91st Recruit Class:Name Hometown First AssignmentNicholas J. Borgmeyer* Jefferson City, MO Troop F, Cooper/HowardCountiesAngela M. Coval St. Peters, MO Troop C, St. CharlesCountyQuinton L. DiNovi, Villa Ridge, MO Troop C, St. LouisCountyRalicia A. Feuerborn Brookline, MO Troop I, Phelps/MariesCountiesCraig D. Fieser Springfield, MO Troop C, St. LouisCountyCharles D. Gullett DeSoto, MO Troop C, JeffersonCountyBrandon A. Hall Rogersville, MO Troop C, St. LouisCountyKelly M. Hoover Kingsville, MO Troop B, Lewis/KnoxCountiesKyle J. Isenberg Springfield, MO Troop C, St. LouisCountyDaniel T. Kline Rogersville, MO Troop F, Audrain CountyAustin D. Lindgren St. Charles, MO Troop C, St. CharlesCountyBarbara M. Littrell Royal Oak, MI Troop B, Sullivan/PutnamCountiesJeremy R. McCurdy St. James, MO Troop C, Franklin CountyGregory R. Moravec Belvidere, IL Troop I, Dent CountyAndrew P. Neff Wentzville, MO Troop C, St. CharlesCountyElisha A. Pape Eureka, MO Troop C, St. LouisCountyBrandon M. Parker Branson, MO Troop A, Henry CountyDavid A. Paulsen* Lincoln, MO Troop F, MontgomeryCountyTrenton L. Rhea Platte City, MO Troop A, Henry CountyJoshua R. Summers Archie, MO Troop C, Franklin CountyBrett D. Tappendorf Altamont, IL Troop B, Clark/ScotlandCountiesBruce E. Thoman Nixa, MO Troop B, Monroe/RandolphCountiesEvan M. VanWinkle Van Buren, MO Troop C, JeffersonCountyPaul V. Volkmer* Rolla, MO Troop G, Howell/OregonCountiesSteven J. Washabaugh Jefferson City, MO Troop C, St. CharlesCountyPaul R. Wells* Salem, MO Troop G, Carter/ReynoldsCountiesJasmine D. Whittler Springfield, MO Troop C, St. CharlesCounty* These troopers were awarded an associate’s degree from Mineral Area College based on theircoursework at the <strong>Patrol</strong>’s Law Enforcement Academy.September-October 2010/<strong>Patrol</strong> News 19
Col. Replogle Welcomes New TroopersBy Public Info. Spec. III Cheryl D. Cobb, Q/PIEDWhen I spoke to Tpr. Bruce E.Thoman, Troop B, about his graduationstory, he told me, “For my wifeand me, one of our favorite parts ofgraduation was when Colonel (Ron)Replogle addressed the class.” Ithought perhaps our readers wouldlike to know a little more. Thank you,Col. Replogle for sharing your notes.In his address, Col. Replogle congratulatedthe 91st Recruit Class. Healso thanked their families for instillingthe values the <strong>Patrol</strong> looks for and forsupporting them through their Academyexperience. He told the new troopers’families, “They are going to needyour help, understanding, and partnership.Encourage them, pray with them,listen to them, and be there for them.”He instructed the new troopers toremember their 25 weeks of training,and stressed, “Never forget who youwork for--not me, not your troop commanderor your zone sergeant. We allwork together for the citizens of thisgreat state. Never let them down andalways give them your best. They deserveit.”Colonel Ron Replogle, superintendent ofthe Missouri <strong>State</strong> <strong>Highway</strong> <strong>Patrol</strong> addressesthe agency’s newest troopers.Col. Replogle spoke of the agency’score values and asked the class toremember those who have made theultimate sacrifice. “I will pray for yoursafety each and every day, and I wouldencourage all of you to do the same,”he said.Col. Replogle gave the new troopersthese words of advice:“The six most important wordsyou can say are, ‘I admit I made a mistake.’The five most important wordsyou can say are, ‘You did a good job.’The four most important words youcan say are, ‘What is your opinion?’The three most important words youcan say are, ‘If you please.’ The twomost important words you can say are,‘Thank you.’ The most important wordyou can say is, ‘We.’ The least importantword you can say is, ‘I’.”“Never forget that we are ladiesand gentlemen who enforce the law!”said Col. Replogle. He also encouragedthe troopers to show compassion forthose they serve. “May God bless andkeep you safe throughout your entirecareer. Good luck!”Colonel Ron Replogle salutesTpr. Elisha A. Pape.A family tradition of service and protection continues. From left to right: Sgt. Eric K. Volkmer,Troop I, retired Lt. Col. Paul V. Volkmer, Tpr. Paul V.J. Volkmer, Troop G, retired Sgt. PaulMertens, and Cpl. Scott E. Mertens, Q/DDCC.20 <strong>Patrol</strong> News/September-October 2010Continued on the next page.
Stop Texting & Start Driving More Safely!By Public Info. Spec. III Cheryl D. Cobb, Q/PIEDThe Missouri <strong>State</strong><strong>Highway</strong> <strong>Patrol</strong> formed apartnership with Con-wayFreight and Roush/FenwayRacing to raise publicawareness of the dangersassociated with distracteddriving and driving while texting.Sergeant Daniel S. Bracker,Troop D, developed a vision of an “antitexting”program. Graphic Artist ErinM. Center, Q/PIED, created a logo thatwas turned into stickers, door clings,and window clings. The idea to displaythe graphic on a stock car owned byRoush/Fenway Racing and sponsoredby Con-way Freight grew into a kickoffevent for the anti-texting program.The unveiling of the logo took place inSt. Louis and was tied to the Missouri/Illinois Dodge Dealers 250 race at GatewayInternational Speedway in Madison,IL.It should be noted that a numberof <strong>Patrol</strong> employees assisted in makingthis event a success. Sgt. MichaelWatson, Troop D, introduced the ideato Con-way Freight and, therefore, toRoush/Fenway Racing. Sergeant Al P.Nothum, Troop C, planned the mediaevent in St. Louis. Lieutenants TerryR. Moore, Troop D, and John J. Hotz,Q/PIED, helped coordinate logistics ofthe event and represented the <strong>Patrol</strong> atthe track during the race. PhotographerBrenda J. Schmitz, Q/PIED, workedthe event to capture photographs of allthe event activities. Colonel Ron Re-plogle, Major J.Bret Johnson, Q/FOB, Captain RonaldS. Johnson (TroopC), Captain J. Timothy Hull(Q/PIED), and Captain Juan O. Villanueva,Troop D, provided the commandsupport necessary for the project to bea success. Also, special thanks to TroopC’s motorcycle officers, who were alsopresent and added an exciting touchthat interestedDriverColin Braun.Distracteddriving isan age-oldproblem,made morenoticeablewith today’sadvancedtechnology.The importanceof payingattentionwhile drivingcannotbe overstated.Thisanti-textingprogram addressesaOn Friday, July 16, 2010, a press conference provided theopportunity to unveil the new anti-texting sticker and campaign.Pictured are Col. Ron Replogle (left), Sgt. Al Nothum (speaking),Driver Colin Braun, and Mr. Bill Wynn (right), Con-way Freight.The anti-driving while textinglogo was affixed to the hood ofcar 16 for the race. Afterward,the hood was given to the<strong>Patrol</strong>’s Safety EducationCenter for display.fairly new phenomenon by providing anobvious solution to the problem. Trafficcrashes will be avoided if drivers simplyrefrain from texting while driving.Col. Ron Replogle (left) presentedplaques of appreciation to Mr.Bill Wynn (right) of Con-wayFreight, and Driver Colin Braunof Roush/Fenway Racing for theirpartnership. Also in the picture Lt.Terry Moore, Troop D.MSHP employees were allowed to watch therace from the pit area. Here, the Con-wayFreight car comes in for service.September-October 2010/<strong>Patrol</strong> News 21
Workday Experience Delights <strong>Patrol</strong> KidsBy Miss Danielle WestI awoke at 6:30 a.m. on August 5,and was out the door by 7 a.m. I rodewith my dad all the way to the GeneralHeadquarters building where he worksin the Human Resources Division. AsI walked down the hall to my dad’s office,I got the chance to meet many ofthe other kids that were there with theirparent for Bring Your Child To WorkDay!We headed down to the gymaround 8 a.m. for instructions on whereto go for our first activity of the day.My group was sent to the bomb robotpresentation first. This presentationwas given by Sergeant Dave Martin(Q/DDCC). During the presentation,he demonstrated how the robot worksand told a few funny and cool storiesthat involved the robot. After we werefinished with that, we headed down tothe indoor range!This has to be my very, very favoritepresentation of my first Bring YourChild To Work Day! This presentation,demonstration, and hands-on activitywas given by Corporal Jeff White(Q/TND). Then came my favoritepart of the entire Bring Your Child ToWork Day -- the shooting!! We all gota chance to shoot an Air Soft pistol andrifle! I hit the target in the head on mysecond shot with the pistol!Then we moved to the museum inPIED for a scavenger hunt. With thetime left after the scavenger hunt, wegot to explore a little. The museum waspretty interesting in my opinion. I gotHuman Resources Division employees and their children took this photo during Bring Your Kids ToWork Day. From l to r are: (back row) Lt. Jerry C. West, Danielle West, Shelby Coulson, Sgt. KristinD. Coulson, Megan Lewis, Personnel Records Clerk I Sherry Lewis; Sgt. Julie Kerr, Allison Kerr, Capt.Sandra Karsten, Paul Karsten, Alexander Flannigan, Lt. D. Tony Flannigan.to see a few pictures ofmy dad. I also learned afew things and got to seesome stuff I had neverseen before and probablywould never have gottento see if I hadn’t visitedthe museum. After finishingup at the museum, weheaded to the Crime Laboratorypresentation byCriminalist III Kim Hardin(Q/CLD). Ms. Hardin hada cool PowerPoint presentationprepared for us. It was completewith lots of cool and interesting picturesand information about the Crime Lab,and the different jobs done there. Thencame the hands-on activity. We got todust for fingerprints!Next, we headed to the cafeteria fora scrumptious lunch! I absolutely lovedit, and I got to meet a few people andtry some cool and yummy new foods!The youngpeople foundthe BombSquad’srobot veryinteresting.Criminalist III Kim Hardin guided the youngpeople as they looked for fingerprints.My wonderful day was almost over ...all except for the making of the AmberAlert I.D. card. After I was measuredand my picture was taken, I receivedmy card, and Dad and I headed back tohis office. I spent some time in my dad’soffice, and then I gathered all my stufffrom the day and we headed home.I had a wonderful time at my firstBring Your Child To Work Day! Thiswas such an exciting, unique, and oncein a lifetime opportunity, and it all tookplace while I was at work with my fantasticfather! I can’t wait to get to attendanother Bring Your Child To Work Day.I don’t think I will ever forget the 2010Bring Your Child To Work Day at the<strong>Highway</strong> <strong>Patrol</strong>!(Editor’s note: Thank you, Danielle, for writingthis story! Danielle is a seventh gradestudent at Smithton Middle School. She isthe daughter of Lieutenant Jerry C. West,Q/HRD.)22 <strong>Patrol</strong> News/September-October 2010
Troop C Brings Their Kids To WorkBy Sgt. Al P. Nothum, Troop CAs a child, I remember watchingmy dad leave for work every morning,and wishing I could go with him,instead of getting on the school bus.Then one day, he agreed. I will neverforget the excitement and pride I feltas I packed up a lunch and got into histruck, ready to meet his co-workersand step inside his world. The Missouri<strong>Highway</strong> <strong>Patrol</strong>’s Bring Your Child toWork Day event no doubt helps the childrenof troopers and staffers across thestate live out a similar fantasy for a fewhours.This year’s program at TroopC Headquarters, in Weldon Spring,proved to be even more eventful than inthe past, while successfully introducingthe youngsters to the <strong>Highway</strong><strong>Patrol</strong>’s rich traditions. OnWednesday, July 21, 2010, childrenof Troop C employees beganto arrive as early as 6 a.m.!Besides the opportunityto walk around a mock crimescene, and take in a demonstrationat the gun range, themore than two dozen kidswho showed up with their parentsalso had a chance to take awild ride in the impaired drivinggo-kart. Mix in face painting and allthe snow cones they could possibly eat(Whoever thought ice and sugar wouldmake such a tasty treat?) and you mightcall it a full day at the office.Just in case the youngsters overheatedunder the hot summer sun, the‘Looking Beyond the Stop’Face painting was one of many activities Troop C scheduledon Bring Your Kids To Work Day.Cottleville Fire Department was onhand with a giant hose, ready to spraythem down. Talk about a cool deal! Atthe end of the day, I’m sure most of theyoung visitors left with fond memories... similar to those I still carry aroundwith me to this day, from my visit to mydad’s workplace all those years ago.The following officers are to be commended for looking beyond the initial stop. Each of these officers made at least one felony arrestduring the period of June 1, 2010 to August 25, 2010. (Editor’s Note: This column excludes DWI arrests, warrant arrests, and “plainsight” situations. Keep in mind that there must be information under the “miscellaneous” section of the radio report to be considered for thiscolumn.)Troop ATpr. J.S. Baughman, 1 arrestTpr. M.P. Fennewald, 1 arrestTpr. J.P. Millsap, 2 arrestsTpr. L.K. Nelson, 1 arrestTpr. D.W. Schubert, 1 arrestTpr. A.R. Vivas, 1 arrestTpr. N.D. Wallace, 1 arrestTroop BTpr. G.R. Fenton, 2 arrestsTpr. T.J. Haley, 1 arrestTroop CCpl. N.C. Benson, 2 arrestsTpr. S.V. Buchheit, 1 arrestSgt. J.R. Campbell, 1 arrestTpr. A.D. Gadberry, 1 arrestCpl. T.R. Jenkins, 1 arrestTpr. P.C. Long, 2 arrestsTpr. J.D. Maudlin, 1 arrestTpr. J.J. West, 1 arrestTpr. J.R. Wheetley, 1 arrestTroop DTpr. Z.K. Bryan, 1 arrestTpr. J.W. Choate, 3 arrestsTpr. S.J. Crewse, 1 arrestSgt. S.W. Crouch, 1 arrestCpl. T.L. Hall, 4 arrests*CVO Sprv. I R.L. Talbert, 1 assist*Sgt. G.S. Horton, 1 arrestCpl. C.T. Moreland, 2 arrestsTpr. A.W. Poulson, 1 arrestTpr. L.A. Wilson, 1 arrestTroop ETpr. R.L. Ayers, 4 arrestsTpr. J.C. Cooksey, 1 arrestTpr. D.W. Crank, 2 arrestsTpr. R.R. Gibson, 2 arrestsTpr. C.D. Hamlett, 1 arrestCpl. M.D. Lynch, 1 arrestTpr. N.H. McDaniel, 2 arrestsTpr. R.D. Owens, 1 arrestCpl. J.A. Parsley, 1 arrestCpl. M.G. Slaughter, 1 arrestTpr. J.A. Wilson, 1 arrestTroop FTpr. S.A. Brazas, 2 arrestsTpr. B.R. Germann, 1 arrestTpr. D.R. Powell, 1 arrestTpr. D.K. Sullivan, 1 arrestTroop GTpr. S.M. Dougherty, 1 arrestTpr. D.J. Johnson, 1 arrestSgt. C.A. Ponder, 1 arrestTpr. D.E. Rogers, 1 arrestTroop HTpr. J.E. Christensen, 1 arrestCpl. H.B. Cowan, 1 arrestTpr. R.P. Dudeck, 1 arrestTpr. A.K. Griffin, 2 arrestsTpr. J.E. Peabody, 1 arrestSgt. M.A. Wilhoit, 2 arrestsTroop ITpr. M.A. Goodson, 1 arrestTpr. J.S. Leathers, 1 arrestCpl. N.R. Poynter, 2 arrestsCpl. K.D. Wilmont, 1 arrestSeptember-October 2010/<strong>Patrol</strong> News 23
Sgt. David A.LeitmanOn September 1, 2010, SergeantDavid A. Leitman retired from the Missouri<strong>State</strong> <strong>Highway</strong> <strong>Patrol</strong>, after 30years of service and dedication to thecitizens of Missouri.David started his career with theMissouri <strong>State</strong> <strong>Highway</strong> <strong>Patrol</strong> onJanuary 1, 1980, along with 20 otherrecruits. After graduation, he was assignedto Troop C, Zone 12, JeffersonCounty. During his tenure at Troop C,he worked in many of the metropolitanarea zones. On September 1, 1989, Davidwas promoted to corporal in Zone1, St. Louis County. Then, on September1, 1995, was promoted to sergeantof Zone 12, Jefferson County.In July 1997, David transferred toGeneral Headquarters, assigned to thenewly formed Major Crash InvestigativeUnit and served as the officer-inchargeof their eastern unit. David saidthe Major Crash Investigative Unit washis most challenging assignment andhe regarded it highly.In July 2004, he transferred to theGaming Division and was assigned tothe eastside Background Unit. In April2007, he became the officer-in-charge.This assignment took David to placeswell outside Missouri’s borders.While conducting investigations forthe Missouri Gaming Commission, hefound himself in 25 states and sevencountries to include: the Netherlands,Canada, the Bahamas, Slovenia, Italy,France, and Argentina.24 <strong>Patrol</strong> News/September-October 2010RetirementsWhen asked for some of the othernotable highlights of his career, Davidstated for 10 years he was part ofthe Troop C Special Emergency ResponseTeam. In 1991, and again in2000, he interned in the Field OperationsBureau. In 1991, the focus of theinternship was the original accreditationof the <strong>Patrol</strong> by the Commissionon Accreditation for Law EnforcementAgencies, Inc. (CALEA ® ). The secondinternship, in 2000, focused on theplanning of Governor Bob Holden’s Inauguration.Prior to his career with the <strong>Patrol</strong>,David graduated from St. Charles,MO, High School. While waiting toturn 21, he served as a paramedic forthe St. Charles County Ambulance Districtuntil entering the Missouri <strong>State</strong><strong>Highway</strong> <strong>Patrol</strong>’s Academy in 1980.David has always been a volunteer.He served with the St. CharlesCounty Volunteer Fire Protection Districtfrom 1982 to 1997, eight of thoseyears as station captain. He coachedlittle league soccer and hockey for fiveyears and now currently sits on theboard of directors for the Missouri ValleyFederal Credit Union.David married Kathy (Marmon),who is currently an MSHP driver examiner,on April 3, 1982. He stated the<strong>Patrol</strong> brought them together as Kathywas the supply secretary at Troop C.The couple has two grown sons, Davidand Eric. David, now Doctor DavidLeitman, married Brittney (Kramer) inJuly 2007, and graduated from medicalschool in May 2010. Dr. Leitman isa captain in the U.S. Army and is stationedat Fort Lewis, Madigan ArmyMedical Center, in Seattle, WA. Eric iswell on his way to becoming a doctoras well. He is currently enrolled at LoganChiropractic College. David couldnot be more proud of his family and allof their accomplishments.As for the future, David has noplans to completely retire. Althoughhe is leaving the <strong>Patrol</strong>, he has severalirons in the fire. He will continue as anadjunct professor at Lindenwood Universityin St. Charles. David has beenteaching criminal justice courses therefor the past four years and finds it therapeutic.As for the remainder of histime, well, let’s just say the resumesare out.From all of us in the Gaming Divisionand Troop C, we wish David thevery best and hope his retirement hasas many highlights as his career withthe Missouri <strong>State</strong> <strong>Highway</strong> <strong>Patrol</strong>.Traffic SafetyAnalyst III SandraK. “Sandi” ColeOn August 1, 2010, Traffic SafetyAnalyst III Sandra K. “Sandi” Cole retiredfrom the Missouri <strong>State</strong> <strong>Highway</strong><strong>Patrol</strong> following 27 years of service.She began her career on May 1, 1983,in the Arrest Records Section of theTraffic Division working as the seniorvideo operator. In August 1993, shemoved into the Fatality Analysis ReportingSystem (FARS) section of theTraffic Division.During her tenure in FARS, Sandiwas the recipient of several awards forher expertise and accuracy in processing,analyzing, and coding fatal crashinformation. In fact, she is recognizedas being one of the top FARS codersin the nation. Sandi has volunteeredmany years at charitable events includingthe Missouri Special Olympics.She was named the <strong>Patrol</strong>’s 2007 CivilianEmployee of the Year.
RetirementsSandi has always enjoyed workingfor the <strong>Patrol</strong> and is quick to tell peoplehow much she “loves” her job andthe people she works with.“I always thought I would be workingfor the <strong>Patrol</strong> well into my senioryears. But, right after I became eligibleto retire, a job opportunity came alongthat I just couldn’t pass up.”Sandi will be going to work fulltimefor the National Institute for SafetyResearch Inc. (NISR), which is thefederal contractor that has had theFARS coding contract since around1978. She has worked part-time forthem doing quality control work forthe last 2 1/2 years. NISR is based inMaryland, so she will do most of herwork from home. She will also travelto Maryland and possibly other statesto assist when needed. Sandi is thrilledthat she gets to continue working withthe FARS program and considers thisa great opportunity to continue doingwhat she loves, yet have the flexibilitythat working from home offers.Sandi has two grown sons. Jaredis a Marine stationed at Camp Pendleton,CA. Jared is married to Michelle(Britton) and they have one daughterRiley Elizabeth--who turned one yearold in May. They are expecting theirsecond baby in November.Jeremy lives in Vienna, MO, withhis girlfriend (Kelly Schulte). Jeremyand Kelly just welcomed their firstbaby, Romy Wayne, on June 22, 2010.Although initially being a “grandma”was rather shocking for Sandi, shequickly adjusted and is quite proud ofher two grandchildren. She frequentlyshows off photos of them. Be sure tocheck them out on her Facebook page.In addition to her full-time job,Sandi plans to spend time with hergrandchildren, and continue workingin her yard, exercising, and spendingtime at her dad’s place on the OsageRiver, where she enjoys boating, floating,and barbecuing.“I’m truly going to miss everyoneat the <strong>Patrol</strong>. I’ve made such greatfriends over the years that they aremore like family than co-workers. It’sgoing to be very hard to leave. I planto stop in from time to time to sayhello and do lunch. I also want to extendan open invitation for any of youto stop by and see me. Just call first,so you don’t catch me working in myPJs!”Asst. ChiefOper. Stephen E.StillmanOn August 1, 2010, AssistantChief Operator Stephen E. Stillmanretired from the Missouri <strong>State</strong> <strong>Highway</strong><strong>Patrol</strong> after 26½ years of dedicatedservice. Steve began his careerwith the <strong>Patrol</strong> in Troop C on February1, 1984, as a motor vehicle inspector.On July 1, 1986, Steve became anoffice manager at the Troop C ServiceCenter. On September 1, 1991, Stevewas reclassified as a communicationsspecialist and recognized as part of theCommunications Division. On April 1,1995, Steve transferred to Troop E as aradio and telecommunications technician,and currently holds the positionof assistant chief telecommunicationsengineer .Steve was born in BonneTerre,MO, and has resided in Leadwood,MO. Steve graduated from LeadwoodHigh School in 1969, and earned anassociate’s of arts degree from MineralArea College in 1982. Steve laterreceived a bachelor’s degree in Bibli-cal studies from Bethany Bible Collegeand Theological Seminary in Dothan,AL. Steve was ordained in the Churchesof God General Conference in 1996.Steve had the privilege of solemnizingthe marriages of Field Engineer WarrenReynolds (Troop D) and his wife,Jodi, and Cpl. Jay Sampietro and hiswife, Jennifer. Steve is married to Debbieand has a son, Tom, a daughter,Stephanie, and four grandchildren.Once he retires, Steve will be employedas a chaplain by Preferred Hospicein Farmington, MO. Steve alsoplans to spend time with his grandchildren,who are all involved in sports,and riding his Harley.CDL Exam.Deborah S.WinninghamOn August 1, 2010, after 22 yearsof dedicated service, CDL ExaminerDeborah S. “Debbie” Winningham retiredas an employee of the Missouri<strong>State</strong> <strong>Highway</strong> <strong>Patrol</strong>.Debbie graduated from highschool in 1969, from Appleton CityHigh School. She was hired by the <strong>Patrol</strong>in 1988. She initially worked in theoffice at Troop A entering tickets. In1989, Debbie transferred to the DriverContinued on the next page.September-October 2010/<strong>Patrol</strong> News 25
— WinninghamContinued from page 25.Examination Division, and then ontoCDL testing in 1990, when it first started.In 1993, Debbie received a LifesavingAward for performing CPR ona truck driver who had a heart attackwhile taking his driver’s test.Debbie has two grown children,Melodie Alexander and ChristopherBlackshear.When asked about her favoritememories of her career, Debbie said,“All the experiences you incur testing–from funny to frightening–and peopleyou meet when you give driving teststo 16-year-olds all the way to 90-yearolds.Truck drivers that I have giventests to for the last 20 years still comeup to me and tell me they rememberme; that I gave them their test. Workingfor the <strong>Highway</strong> <strong>Patrol</strong> has givenme the honor and privilege of havingso many good friends, that I wouldnever have met had it not been formy years in the <strong>Patrol</strong>. That has beenmost rewarding of all.”Troop A staff and employees wishDebbie the best throughout retirement,and commend her for her yearsof dedicated service.DE Sprv. Jerry T.EstesOn September 1, 2010, after 20years of dedicated service, Driver ExaminerSupervisor Jerry T. Estes re-26 <strong>Patrol</strong> News/September-October 2010Retirementstired as an employee of the Missouri<strong>State</strong> <strong>Highway</strong> <strong>Patrol</strong>.Jerry graduated from high schoolin 1966, and joined the United <strong>State</strong>sAir Force. He served in the Air Forcefor 23 years until his retirement in1990. At the time of his retirement, heheld the rank of senior master sergeant.He earned a bachelor’s of sciencedegree from Park College.Jerry had several overseas assignments,including service in theVietnam War from 1968-1969 at TanSan Nhut Air Base. He also servedfour tours in Korea. His last duty assignmentwith the Air Force was atEaker AFB, in Arkansas, as the lawenforcement superintendent. Jerryhad a highly decorated military careerwhere he earned the following medalsand awards: Airman’s Medal, fourMeritorious Service medals, sevenCommendation medals, five Achievementmedals, Vietnam Service medals,five President Outstanding Unit medals,along with many others.Jerry began his career with the<strong>Patrol</strong> in 1990, and was assigned to theGladstone Driver Examination Office.During his career, he was promoted todriver examiner supervisor and, for ashort time, served as the driver examinerchief at Troop A. His duties andspecial assignments include DE BasicSchool and CDL instructor, DE Committee,and he has represented the<strong>Patrol</strong> at numerous farm shows in KansasCity. Jerry also served as one ofthe BAT Van drivers for Troop A andhas assisted troopers at many checkpointsthroughout the state.Jerry married Raelene (Walters)in 1997. Raelene is also a driver examinerin Troop A. Together, they havethree daughters: Michelle Estes-Reluzco,who lives in New York City, NY,Stephenie Adams, of Lee’s Summit,MO, and Stacci O’Neal, of Ft. Myers,FL. Jerry and Raelene are expectingtheir third grandchild in December.Jerry is a member of the Air ForceVietnam Security Police Association,VFW, and Missouri Arms CollectorsAssociation. Jerry is an avid gun, coin,and currency collector.Jerry said the <strong>Patrol</strong> was a greatopportunity for him. He has enjoyedthe training and getting the chance tomeet and/or work with all the driverexaminers throughout the state. Asa matter of fact, Jerry has accepted a1,000-hour position with the <strong>Patrol</strong> toserve as its first statewide CDL auditor.In this position, he will be conductingcompliance checks and audits ateach <strong>Patrol</strong> DE office and third partytesting stations throughout the state.Troop A staff and employees wishJerry the best throughout retirement,and commend him for his years of dedicatedservice.Desig. Princ.Asst. Bonnie J.KampeterAfter 34 years of dedicated service,Designated Principal AssistantBonnie J. Kampeter retired September1, 2010. She began working forthe Missouri <strong>State</strong> <strong>Highway</strong> <strong>Patrol</strong> sixdays before she turned 18. It was July1976, a few short months after Bonniehad graduated from Fatima HighSchool in Westphalia, MO.Bonnie grew up in Koeltztown,MO. “I have one brother and four sisters;he’s in the middle. I grew up in afarmhouse without running water; thebathroom came later and was in themilk house across the yard. Prior to
Retirementsthat, we had an outhouse until I was inhigh school. Dad was a dairy farmerand bus driver for about 40 years. Wemilked cows twice a day. It seemedthat Dad got Mom and some of us kidsstarted and then slipped away until wewere cleaning up! The school bus hestarted out with was a station wagonwith the lights on top. Every time wewent somewhere in the station wagonas a family, we’d have to take the lightsoff first! Eventually, he purchased aregular school bus.”Bonnie said she enjoyed highschool and was involved in severalactivities, including FBLA (businessclub) and FHA (homemakers club).High school was where she met herhusband, Rick. The sweethearts marriedon October 20, 1979, and had twochildren. Their son, Wesley, is marriedto Kelly and they have a son namedTrenton. Their daughter, Emily, ismarried to Trevor Libbert, and theyhave a son named Hunter.Bonnie said back in 1976, she happenedto stop by General Headquarterswhen she was looking for workand was told that Troop F would havean opening soon. She was sent toTroop F where she spoke with CaptainF.A. “Bud” Jones (retired major)and Sue Coffman, the troop secretary,for about 30 minutes. They called hera couple of days later and asked her tocome to work the following Monday.Bonnie said it was the only positionshe’s held that didn’t require an interviewboard!Bonnie was a clerk typist at TroopF and entered traffic tickets into thecomputer. (The troop did have a computerat that time -- but only for thisspecific purpose and nothing else.)When Clerk Typist Theresa Backes(now HRD’s special assistant) transferredto General Headquarters, Bonniewould move to her desk. In thatposition she was tasked with typingthe schedules, narratives on patrol carcrashes, and officer evaluations, aswell as checking traffic crash reports.In 1982, Bonnie became a driverexaminer assigned to Troop F. “Youget to meet a lot of different people,”she said of the experience. “You alsoget to ride with some good drivers andsome not-so-good drivers. I liked beingable to be outside more. In the springand fall that was wonderful.” She alsonoted that as a driver examiner sheinteracted with mostly young people --and that was sometimes hair-raising.After a few years, Bonnie decidedbeing a driver examiner wasn’t somethingshe wanted to do “for the next20-some years”. So, she went back toschool, brushed up on her shorthand,and began searching for secretarialwork. In 1988, she became a stenographerand transferred to HumanResources Division at General Headquarters.“It was supposed to be a new position,a ‘floating’ stenographer,” saidBonnie. She explained that she was assignedto Human Resources Division,but was to be available to cover foranyone in other divisions who was outsick or on maternity leave. “But, it nevermaterialized. I filled in throughoutHRD, helping with the selection processand different odds and ends. Theworker’s compensation was handled inHRD at that time. When that job cameopen, I transferred laterally to that.”Bonnie landed in the Motor VehicleInspection Division in 1989, whereshe worked for Larry R. Walker, JoeE. Faber, and Roy G. Foss, all of whomhave since retired as captains, and retiredLieutenant Dave Reynolds. InDecember 1993, she was promoted tosecretary of that division. This provedto be quite fortunate, as a month later,the secretarial position in the Field OperationsBureau opened and she wasable to apply for it.“It was a big change to go fromthe division to bureau,” said Bonnie.“FOB is a busy place. There’s alwayssomeone calling in needing something.It was a fun time and probablymy favorite job. I never had to lookfor work in FOB and always had greatpeople to work with.”Bonnie would serve as the secretaryand special assistant for MajorsWeldon L. Wilhoit, James R. Brooks,Morris E. Patrick, Roger D. Stottlemyre,and Edward H. Bliefnick. “MajorWilhoit had the most remarkablememory I’ve ever known. He rememberedevery trooper’s name and theirwife’s name. We would ask him for informationrather than look it up.”In 2003, Bonnie became the designatedprincipal assistant for the assistantsuperintendent of the <strong>Patrol</strong>.William K. Seibert was the lieutenantcolonel at the time. When he retiredin 2006, Lieutenant Colonel Richard L.Coffey took over. It is from this positionthat Bonnie retires.“Paperwork comes in from all thebureaus. There are e-mails to GHQMail from all of the troops,” Bonniesaid. “There are a lot of things goingon there. You have to keep the paperworkmoving in the right direction.It’s a paper cycle -- you have to keep itmoving or people start calling!”Bonnie’s retirement plans willkeep her busy, also. “I’m going to takecare of grandchildren--mostly Hunter.Both are welcome any time!”She says she is also going to tryto catch up on some things around thehouse and will help her husband, Rick,each night when he gets home fromwork. (Rick works for MFA in Meta,MO. Bonnie described him as “MFA’smechanical genius”.) She and Rickhave a 250-acre farm and spend nightsand weekends taking care of it. Bonniesays her vacations over the years haveinvolved baling hay and projects on thefarm.When they aren’t working on thefarm, Bonnie plays softball (and hasfor years), has a big garden, mushroomhunts in the spring, deer huntsin the fall, and goes bowling in thewinter. She also embroiders and doescounted cross stitch on long winterevenings.“One of my husband and my greatestjoys is having our kids and theirfamilies around. We enjoy our activitieswith them and watching thegrandsons,” said Bonnie. “It alwaysContinued on the next page.September-October 2010/<strong>Patrol</strong> News 27
Retirements— KampeterContinued from page 27.brightens up any day to see the littleguys and their big smiles.”Bonnie, all of us at the <strong>Patrol</strong> saythank you for your dedication andmany years of service. We wish you along, healthy retirement!Bonnie’s ProfessionalJourneyAppointed: July 26, 1976, as aClerk Typist I, Troop F, JeffersonCity.Promotions/Reclassifications:Clerk Typist II -- February 1,1977, Troop F.Clerk Typist III -- August 1,1979, Troop F.Driver Examiner I -- June 1,1982, Troop F.Driver Examiner II -- January 1,1983, Troop F.Driver Examiner III -- June1987, Troop F.Stenographer I -- December 1,1988, Human Resources Division,General Headquarters.Stenographer II -- December 1,1989, Motor Vehicle InspectionDivision, GHQ.Stenographer III -- December 1,1991, MVI Division, GHQ.Secretary -- December 1, 1993,MVI Division, GHQ.Secretary -- January 1, 1994,Field Operations Bureau,GHQ.Special Assistant -- February 2,1997, FOB, GHQDesignated Principal Assistant-- October 1, 2003, AssistantSuperintendent’s Office,GHQ.DE Sprv. Judy L.WallaceAfter 24 years of dedicated serviceto the state of Missouri, Driver ExaminerSupervisor Judy L. Wallace retiredfrom the Missouri <strong>State</strong> <strong>Highway</strong> <strong>Patrol</strong>on September 1, 2010.Judy was born in Rockford, IL.Congratulations On Your Retirement!Kenneth M.FitzgerelDE IIITroop ARetired August 1, 2010.Over 24 years ofdedicated service.Donald L.ThompsonSergeantQ/GDRetired September 1, 2010.Almost 27 years of dedicatedservice.She graduated from Harlem HighSchool in Loves Park, IL, in 1972. Shemarried her husband, Tony, on June 8,1991. Judy also attended Rock ValleyJunior College in Rockford, IL. Shebegan her career with the <strong>Patrol</strong> as anoffice manager at the Troop E Satellitein July 7, 1986. She was reclassifiedas a driver examiner on February 2,1992. Judy was promoted to DE II onAugust 1, 1992, DE III on April 1, 1996,and driver examiner supervisor on December2, 2007.Judy and Tony have two sons,Tony Jr. and Jason, and four grandchildren.Judy plans to travel, camp, andspend a lot of time with her family, “especiallymy adorable grandchildren”.Troop E employees thank Judy forher dedicated service and wish her thevery best in a long and happy retirement.Good luck, Judy, your smilingface will be missed!Timothy M.HeltonCVO IITroop CRetired September 1, 2010.21 and 1/2 years ofdedicated service.28 <strong>Patrol</strong> News/September-October 2010
40 years agoOctober 1970 -- Work on the newthird floor of the <strong>Patrol</strong>’s GeneralHeadquarters building is “progressingnicely”. Constructionof a new maintenance shop behindthe <strong>Patrol</strong>’s Supply buildingwas complete. Troop G reporteda bus load of youth from a JobCorps Center pulled into JohnsonShut-Ins <strong>State</strong> Park. Theyouth from the bus began runningthrough all the camping areasstealing everything they couldget their hands on. A park rangercalled for assistance and Cpl. W.R.Little and Tpr. M.H. McGhee responded.The young people wererounded up, directed to assembleall of the ill-gotten gains from theirhiding places, then loaded backon the bus and sent on their way.The officers said they couldn’t tellwho stole what, but they made theyoung people return it.35 years agoNovember 1975 -- Four membersof the Missouri <strong>State</strong> <strong>Highway</strong><strong>Patrol</strong> pistol team attended the29th Indiana <strong>State</strong> Championships.Because funds for out-ofstatetravel were restricted atthat time, the four officers attendedthe match at their ownexpense. The team won thirdplace in the .22 team event;fourth place in center fire scoring1115-36x, and tied for firstplace in the .45 team matches.Those participating includedSgt. Myron Garrett, Troop H;Sergeant Roy Bergman, GHQ;Trooper Wayne Gardner, GHQ;and Trooper Gary Dunlap,Troop I.30 years agoOctober 1980 --20 years agoNovember 1990 -- Sgt. JamesF. Keathley was DDCC OfficerOf The Year for 1990. ColonelC.E. “Mel” Fisher wrote aboutthe state’s preparedness for anearthquake in the Superintendent’sMessage. The <strong>State</strong> EmergencyManagement Agency’splan included 30 state and privateagencies. Additional storiesgave further details about theplan and what individuals shouldknow about earthquakes. Jerry T.Estes was listed as a new employee... His retirement article is inthe September/October 2010 issue.10 years agoOctober 2000 -- Changes to the <strong>Patrol</strong>’spayroll and time accountingsystem were explained. It was theimplementation of SAM II. TheMissouri <strong>State</strong> Fair, Boys <strong>State</strong>,and <strong>Patrol</strong> Cadet Academy werefeatured. The 77th Recruit Classplayed a benefit basketball gameagainst the Attorney General’sOffice to raise funds for two <strong>Patrol</strong>families with medical expenses.5 years agoNovember 2005 -- This issuepaid tribute to Trooper D. KevinFloyd, Troop G, who died in theline of duty on September 22,2005. Friends, family, and coworkersmourned together.September-October 2010/<strong>Patrol</strong> News 29
New EmployeesNathan C. FontaineProb. Comm. Oper.Troop IWilma E. AleshireLab Evid. Tech. IIQ/CLDChad C. BorkBldg. & Grnds. Maint. IITroop BBeth A. PetryCriminalist IIIQ/CLDSteven C. WhiteCJIS Security Mgr.Q/CJISDPatrick J. WoodsUCR Trainer/QA Aud.Q/CJISDLet Your Blue Light Shine!By Marketing Coordinator Brooke McKayConcerns of Police Survivors Inc.Let your blue lights shinefor law enforcement during theholidays! For the past 22 years,Concerns of Police Survivors Inc.(C.O.P.S.) has asked law enforcementfamilies, surviving families,and police families to put a bluelight in their windows during theholiday season. The blue light issymbolic of our remembranceof those officers who have madethe supreme sacrifice and honorsthose officers who continue to workthe violent streets of our nation.The idea began in 1988 when Mrs.Dolly Craig wrote to C.O.P.S. that shewould be putting two blue candles inher living room window that holidayseason. One for her son-in-law, DanielGleason, who had been killed in theline of duty while serving the Philadelphia(PA) Police Department onJune 5, 1986, and one for her daughterand Danny’s wife, Pam, who had beenkilled in an automobile accident inAugust 1988.Project Blue Light is a simplegesture: During the holidays, decoratewith blue lights or simply inserta single blue bulb in the candlestick replicas that adorn many windowsin homes or businesses. Thecolor blue is symbolic of peace.By displaying blue lights in yourholiday decorations, you will besending a dual message – that yousupport America’s peacekeepersand that you hope the coming yearwill be a year of peace.30 <strong>Patrol</strong> News/September-October 2010
Troopers Excel In All Kinds Of WeatherBy Lt. James P. Ripley, Troop A32 <strong>Patrol</strong> News/September-October 2010Chief Technician Warren D.Reynolds lends Otto-The TalkingCar a helping hand duringthe fair.Comm. Oper. III Michele L. Edson, TroopA, stays busy at the Missouri <strong>State</strong> Fair.The <strong>Patrol</strong>’s 2010 Missouri <strong>State</strong>Fair detail began Wednesday, August11, with a briefing at the <strong>State</strong> Fair MotorInn banquet room. Sixty-nine officersand nine support personnel metto begin the assignment. When the fairbegan on Thursday, August 12, officersendured soaring, triple-digit temperatures.First day attendance was nearnormal for the early part of the day, butthe evening parade had few fans as theattendance dwindled through the day asa result of the heat.Friday the 13th became the type ofday associated with its title. The rockconcert, which was the biggest sellerof the fair, was canceled due to rainand storms. The concert was scheduledfor 7:30 p.m., but was not officiallycanceled until 10:45 pm. The crowdhuddled under the grandstands for overthree hours, and beer sales were at arecord pace. When the announcementwas finally made that the concert hadbeen canceled, the alcohol-fueled crowdangrily left the grandstand area intenton gaining immediate reimbursement.Shortly after the crowd left the grandstandarea, the rain that had teased thecrowd for hours decided to get seriousand a torrential downpour drove the attendeesto their cars for refuge--therebydisarming the chaotic atmospherethat followed the cancellation notice.The concert cancellation was not theonly significant event that evening as astrong wind dismantled a tent in the carnivalarea and injured threepeople, one of which was anine-year-old boy who sustaineda skull fracture.Due to the extremeheat, the <strong>Patrol</strong> purchasedportable awnings to provideshade for officers onthe gate details. When thefirst weekend began, Saturdaymorning temperaturescontinued to stay inthe 90s, effectively reducingthe traditional first Saturdaycrowd, which is typicallythe fair’s day of greatest attendance.The utilization of Segwaytransportation devices usedby our officers for the past fouryears enables officers to respondquickly to events without physicalexertion. They also offer thepublic an avenue of discussion tointeract with officers. Of the fourSegway transportation devicesleased for use one worked onSaturday and Sunday before theTalking with the public is one ofmany duties for troopers at the Missouri<strong>State</strong> Fair.company representative responded tocorrect the problem.On Friday, August 20, weatheragain played a significant role in the<strong>Patrol</strong>’s assignment. The Darius Ruckerconcert was interrupted and terminatedafter approximately five songs.Lightning and pounding rain forcedthe cancellation early in the performancefor the safety of the attendees.Officers then were forced to handletraffic direction duties en masse followingthe concert cancellation in apounding rain with limited visibility.Even with the best of weather-relatedgear officers had to persevere in theworst of conditions to move the crowdsafely from the fairgrounds.The performance of our officersduring the 2010 Missouri <strong>State</strong> Fairwas commendable on every level.From decision-making in stressful conditionsto pounding rain and unbearableheat our officers represented ourdepartment admirably each and everyday. One attendee who complainedthat our officers were ruining the fairgave his home address as that of ahalfway house when ejected for smokingmarijuana during a concert. Guessyou cannot make everyone happy.
Dorothy R. CoseyMrs. Dorothy Ruth Cosey wasborn on May 11, 1955, to the union ofRomie and Earlie Sykes in Tupelo, MS.She was educated in Cohoma CountySchool District. She expanded her educationby attending Judy Best TalentCenter, Florissant Valley CommunityCollege, and Bomar Realty School.Dorothy was saved at an earlyage and loved the Lord with all herheart. She was baptized as a childat beautiful Zion Missionary BaptistChurch in BoBo, MS. At the time ofher death she attended Bridgeton BaptistChurch serving faithfully as an ordainedevangelist. She married thelove of her life in November 1972, andto the union two daughters were born.She was employed by the Missouri<strong>State</strong> <strong>Highway</strong> <strong>Patrol</strong> as a DriverExaminer III at the Deer Creek DriverExamination Station. She was employedalso by Lab Corp of America,Smith Kline, St. Louis Special SchoolDistrict, and Missouri Baptist Children’sHome. Dorothy and her husband,Wiley, also were successful realestate investors since the early 1980s.Dorothy loved to spend time withher husband, daughters, and grandchildren.She always had a good wordand godly advice for anyone who neededit. On many, many occasions sheopened her home and invited peoplenear and far for one of her “big mamadinners”. She loved to travel and fish.She also loved her family. She was apeople person, opening her arms andDeathsheart to anyone that needed her. Shewas a true woman of virtue and instilleda godly foundation in her girlsand grandchildren. She had great visionsand dreams, but when the Mastercalled, she answered and said, “Ihave fought a good fight, I have finishedmy course, I have kept the faith.”The Lord thy God said, “Servant, welldone.”Dorothy went to rest in the bosomof Jesus on Tuesday, July 27,2010, at 7:30 p.m. She was preceded indeath by her mother, father, one sister,Prentice Sykes, and one brother, CarlSykes.Dorothy leaves to cherish manyprecious memories: her husband,Wiley; two daughters, Shirley (Bayi)Knowles, of Chesapeake, VA, and TumicaCosey, of St. Louis, MO; threegrandchildren, Leon Jordan O’Hara,Kaci Christian O’Hara, and Baya FaithKnowles; six siblings, Jesse (and hiswife, Lillie), of West Palm Beach, FL,Jimmy Sykes, of West Palm Beach,Judy (and her husband, Michael)Poellnitz, of St. Louis, Betty (and herhusband, James) Henderson, of St.Louis, Charles Sykes, of Clarkesdale,MS, and Wendell Sykes, of Robinsonville,MS; her in-laws, Willie Cosey,Jurine (and her husband, Charles)Morris, Shirley (and her husband, Willie)Baker, Isaac (and his wife, Betty)Cosey, Jean (and her husband,G.L.) Gates, Bobbie Flicklen, Matthew(and his wife, Carol) Cosey, and PearlieGordon, all of St. Louis; two aunts,Mattie Sue Valliant, Milwaukee, WI,and Roxie Gilliam, of Beloit, WI; twouncles, Earlie Sykes, of East St. Louis,IL, and Joe Sykes, of Chicago, IL;and a host of nieces, nephews, cousinsand other relatives, church family, andfriends.Mrs. Dorothy Cosey was buried atthe Lake Charles Cemetery in St. Louis.The <strong>Patrol</strong> family extends its sincerestcondolences to the Cosey family.(Reprinted with permission from the family.)Melvin E. “Gene”DuckworthMelvin E. “Gene” Duckworth, 68,died August 11, 2010. He was bornJuly 22, 1942, in Savanna, Tennessee toJoseph and Jewel (Poole) Duckworth.He grew up in the Bootheel of Missouri.He was a Master Mason, andmember of the Scottish Rite and theShrine. Gene was also a member ofGrace Methodist Church, Poplar Bluff,MO.He was appointed to the Missouri<strong>State</strong> <strong>Highway</strong> <strong>Patrol</strong> on October 1,1966, and began his career in Troop E,in Malden, MO. He served his careerin Troop E, Poplar Bluff, MO, TroopC, St. Louis, MO, and General Headquarters,Jefferson City, MO. He retiredin December 1994, at the rank ofmajor, after serving as the commanderof the Criminal Investigation Bureau.He was a graduate of the NationalTraining Center of Polygraph, NewYork, NY, and the FBI National Academyof Quantico, VA.He and his wife, Doris, moved toOakland, AR, and lived on Bull ShoalsLake in 2001, where they spent theirretirement years.Gene is survived by his wife of35 years, Doris Wheeling Duckworth,of Oakland, AR; one son, David (andhis wife, Janet) Duckworth, of PoplarBluff; and one daughter, Gina DuckworthCarter, of Poplar Bluff; two sisters,Maxine (and her husband, Bill)Continued on the next page.September-October 2010/<strong>Patrol</strong> News 33
Thank YouWe would like to thank everyonefor all the cards and calls we receivedafter the death of my mother and Ed’smother-in-law. I also want to thank themembers of the <strong>Patrol</strong> who attendedthe visitation and funeral. It was trulyappreciated. Thank you, again.Ret. Stenographer III Connie &Ret. Cpl. Ed Kincaid• • •My family and I would like tothank everyone for their prayers,support, and cards following the recentdeath of my grandmother, NormaSandbothe. We would also like tothank those who attended the visitationand funeral. It meant very muchto me and my family. Your thoughtfulnessand support is greatly appreciatedand will always be remembered.Forms Analyst II Brenda K. Feeler,Q/RDD• • •On behalf of my family, I wouldlike to thank everyone for the thoughtfulcards and e-mails after the passingof my grandfather. Words can’tdescribe how much that meant to me,my wife, and my parents. I would alsolike to thank those who attended thevisitation and funeral services. Yourthoughtfulness and support is greatlyappreciated and will always be remembered.I can’t express how thankful Iam to work with a bunch of kind-heartedindividuals who mean so much tome and my family.Thank you.Cpl. Brian C. Logan Q/GD• • •My family and I would like to expressour thanks for the support wereceived from fellow <strong>Highway</strong> <strong>Patrol</strong>employees after the death of my mother.The inquiries and concern duringher battle with breast cancer over thelast 3 1/2 years were greatly appreciatedand the numerous prayers wereand still are powerful. The calls, e-mails, cards, and flowers in the daysfollowing her death were very uplifting.It was comforting to see thevarious <strong>Highway</strong> <strong>Patrol</strong> uniforms representedat the visitation and funeral.Thank you to those who attended andparticipated in the “ministry of showingup”. I am blessed to work withsuch family-oriented people and proudto have so many friends in the workplace.Cpl. J. Todd Vermillion, Troop D• • •My family and I would like to expressour most sincere gratitude toeveryone in the <strong>Patrol</strong> for the outpouringof condolences, cards, calls, visits,food and more food (LOL), flowers,and prayers. We would also like tothank those who traveled near and farto my mom’s visitation and/or service.I don’t have words to express how itwarmed our hearts to have my <strong>Patrol</strong>family present. This would have mademy mother’s heart bubble over withBy Human Resources DivisionAre You ePHIT?joy. I would especially like to thank thesergeants and lieutenants of Troop Cand a very special thank you to CaptainRonald S. Johnson for EVERYTHING.Your compassion, kindness, and wordsof encouragement mean so much to myfamily and I, and will never be forgotten.Sincerely,D.E. Sprv. Tumica L. Cosey and family• • •Suzan and I would like to thank everyonefor their kind words and sympathyat the passing of her father. It wasgreatly appreciated at a difficult time.Major Robert E. “Bob” and Mrs. SuzanBloombergQ/TSB• • •Many thanks to everyone who participatedin the <strong>Patrol</strong>’s 39th Annual GolfTournament that took place on June 7,2010. Special thanks to those that organizedthe event. The MASTERS is verygrateful to have been chosen as the recipientof the proceeds of the tournament.Mrs. Elaine Liblasecretary, The MASTERSCoventry Health Care (which serves MoDOT and <strong>Patrol</strong> employees)wants to know if you are ePHIT! Depending on your fitness goal and conditioninglevel, the GetPHIT plans can show you exactly what to do, howto do it, and when to do it! Based on nationally accepted exercise guidelinesset forth by the National Strength and Conditioning Association andAmerican College of Sports Medicine, your personal workout plan will becustomized to meet the demands of your busy schedule, equipment access,injury status, and take into consideration your fitness history alongwith a host of other factors. This program includes nutrition guidelines andrecipes, and a family participation plan. Kids today are faced with difficultchallenges, particularly regarding fitness and nutrition. Their FamilyPHITprograms will help you educate and motivate your kids to be more activeand learn healthier eating habits. When you participate you’ll earn rewardpoints, which may make you eligible for contest prizes! Visit http://modot.coventryhealthcare.com/.Once on the Coventry web site, click on the“wellness tools” link, then select “my ePHIT”.September-October 2010/<strong>Patrol</strong> News 35
MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY P<strong>ATR</strong>OLGeneral HeadquartersP.O. Box 5681510 E. Elm St.Jefferson City, MO 65102-0568Address Service RequestedPrstd. Std.U.S.PostagePAIDJefferson City, MOPermit No. 440Recruiting: 1-800-796-7000E-mail: mshppied@mshp.dps.mo.govHome Page: http://www.mshp.dps.mo.govAcademy Welcomes 92nd Recruit Class!By Public Info. Spec. III Cheryl D. Cobb, Q/PIEDThe 92nd Recruit Class arrived at the <strong>Patrol</strong>’sLaw Enforcement Academy on July 1, 2010. Initially,44 people reported for training. As of November,2010, there were 36 recruits remaining. The class isscheduled to graduate on December 17, 2010. Theaverage age of the members of the 92nd RecruitClass is 26.11 years. Of therecruits, 11 have some collegeexperience, six haveearned associate’s degrees,18 hold bachelor’s degrees,and one has a master’s degree.Two of the recruitshave worked in law enforcement;five have priormilitary experience. I betthese pictures bring backmemories for some of you.It’s time forequipmentissue!Recruit Liere Dancyprovides encouragementfor RecruitStephanie R. Schapp.Members of the 92ndRecruit Class presenttheir “student mealtickets” ...Believe it or not, the cockroachposition is conduciveto learning.36 <strong>Patrol</strong> News/September-October 2010
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