Missouri State Highway Patrol PATROL NEWS STAFF IN THIS ISSUE Capt. Scott White Meghan Basinger 04 05 06 07 Managing Editor Social Media Social Media DPS Heroic Actions Tense Situation Mark Pottorff Chad Buschjost Snapshot Recognizes Honored Editor/Reporter Printing Robinson 16 08 14 Holly Hyde Rachel Hays 12 Success Story Designer Photography The End of an Era Just Write it Down Otto Celebrates TROOP REPORTERS 55 years at fair Troop A: Sgt. Andy Bell Troop F: Sgt. Kyle Green Troop B: Sgt. Justin Dunn Troop G: Sgt. Eddie Young Troop C: Cpl. Dallas Thompson Troop H: Sgt. Shane Hux Troop D: Cpl. Sam Carpenter Troop I: Cpl. Ralicia Tyler Troop E: Sgt. Clark Parrott GHQ REPORTERS 18 20 21 23 Aircraft: Sgt. Jon Cluver Retirements Sympathy Obituaries Looking Back in Budget & Procurement: Emma Kliethermes the Patrol News Communications: Zachary Dykes Commercial Vehicle Enforcement: Assist. Dir. Jeffrey ON THE COVER Sims This photo was taken at South Farm in Boone County. South Farm is part Crime Laboratory: Director Brian Hoey of MU's mission to support the research, outreach, and teaching missions of Criminal Justice Information Services: Amanda Gove animal science, plant science, and veterinary science. The Dodge Charger's Driver & Vehicle Safety: Brenda Davis polished exterior gleams under the golden sunlight, contrasting beautifully with Drug & Crime Control: Sgt. Brad Germann the vibrant yellow blooms stretching endlessly toward the horizon. Field Operations: Capt. Justin McCullough Gaming: Capt. Andy Tourney Governor's Security: Lt. Diana Hutzler Human Resources: Caitlan Elley Fleet & Facilities: Zach Russell Research & Development: Jessica Mealy Patrol Records: Caroline Keeney Recruiting & Community Outreach: Tpr. Mike Malone Training: Lt. Trois Maloney Water Patrol: Capt. Mike Petlansky The Patrol News is published by the Public Information & Education Division of the Missouri State Highway Patrol in the interest of all active and retired personnel. (573) 526-6115 SHP-862
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MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL PATROL NEWS September | October 2024 3 National Dog Day is August 26. On this day, we love to show off the Patrol's K-9 team! This year we featured the K-9 Unit's trading cards. Sports-like trading cards of the Patrol's K-9 team are a hit with all ages! These cards feature a photo of the handler and K-9 on the front, with some fun statistics about the K-9 on the back. This includes the dog's breed, birthday, favorite treat, favorite toy, and what they like to do when not on duty. K-9 Aron enjoys "playing with his frisbee, the tire swing, and barking at squirrels." 3. ROBINSON
NON-SWORN TEAM MEMBER OF THE MONTH
... a natural leader who instills During a ceremony at General Headquarters in Jefferson confidence and City, the Department of Public Safety Director Sandra K. raises morale. Karsten awarded Criminal Justice Information Systems Program Manager Scott A. Robinson (Q/CJIS) its Non-Sworn Team Member of the Month for July. Program Manager Robinson was recognized for his leadership, expertise, and advanced planning to ensure Missouri criminal justice agencies were prepared to implement complicated new FBI policies. In the nomination, Program Manager Robinson, a retired Marine lieutenant colonel, was praised as, "highly organized and committed to the highest level of customer service to Missouri's 800 criminal justice agencies and compliance with FBI information system security policy. In the last year, the FBI policy tripled in size and became extremely technical and complicated. For this reason, and because local agencies will have to devote additional resources to implement the new policy, Scott traveled across the state providing classes to explain how the policy has changed and adjustments that must be made to remain in compliance." Program Manager Robinson was further recognized as "a natural leader who instills confidence and raises morale." Director Karsten, Colonel Eric T. Olson, and Captain Gara N. Howard (Q/CJIS) were all on hand to congratulate Program Manager Robinson for his excellent work. Director Karsten presented the award, and Colonel Olson presented Program Manager Robinson with a challenge coin. The colonel praised Robinson's commitment to the Patrol and how well he represents the Patrol's core values. Congratulations Program Manager Scott Robinson for your July DPS Non-Sworn Team Member of the Month award! Program Manager Scott Robinson (Q/CJIS) poses with (l to r) CITS-II Jeff Heckman, (Q/CJIS) Temp. Dustin Russell (CJISD), CITS-II Chad Mengwasser (Q/CJIS), CIT-III Nico Baratti (Q/CJIS) , CITS-I Colby Luebbert (Q/CJIS), CITS-II Caleb Kemna (Q/CJIS), Assistant Director Steve White (Q/CJIS), Security Operations Manager Rochelle Hulett, (Q/CJIS), Cyber Threat and Analysis Manager Erin Hug (Q/CJIS). PATROL NEWS September | October 2024 5 June 2024 DPS Team Members Honored for
HEROIC ACTIONS
During Super Bowl Parade (l to r) Major Mike Turner (Q/FOB), Tpr. Matthew Neely (H), Tpr. Christopher Kottwitz (B), Tpr. Aaron Booker (A), Cpl. Emilio Villanueva (F), Sgt. Ryan Smith (A), and DPS Director Sandra Karsten pose for a photo. By Cpl. Justin Ewing (A) A ceremony held at Troop A Headquarters on June the wounded, and conducting thorough interviews of those at the 24, 2024, honored five troopers as the Missouri scene. Major Turner commended all five men for exemplifying the Department of Public Safety's Sworn Team Members qualities for which the Missouri State Highway Patrol is known. of the Month for June 2024. Sergeant Ryan S. Smith (A), Corporal Emilio J. Villanueva (F), Trooper Aaron DPS Director Sandra K. Karsten echoed Major Turner's K. Booker (A), Trooper Christopher R. Kottwitz (B), and Trooper sentiments, praising the troopers for their commitment to public Matthew W. Neely (H) were recognized for their heroic actions safety. Troop A Captain Steve V. Wilhoit also spoke at the event, after tragedy struck during the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl expressing his pride in the honorees and in every trooper assigned parade on February 14, 2024. to the Super Bowl parade detail. Major Michael A. Turner (Q/FOB) highlighted the crucial work each trooper performed on the day of the parade, noting The heroic actions of these five troopers during the parade their quick thinking and bravery. Each of the troopers played a have set a high standard for excellence within the agency. Their pivotal role in securing evidence, pursuing suspects, tending to recognition is a testament to the values and commitment of the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Congratulations, gentlemen! (l to r) Major Mike Turner (Q/FOB), Capt. Scott Sater (D), Sgt. Chase Stallcup (D), Ret. DE Super. Jordan Stallcup, DPS Deputy Director Kevin Bond, and Col. Eric Olson were present.
CALM PROFESSIONALISM HELPS DE-ESCALATE
A TENSE SITUATION By Cpl. Justin Ewing (A) Sgt. Chase A. Stallcup (D) was volatile gunman resulted in the preservation demonstrated restraint, and worked named the DPS Sworn Team of the suspect's life. Sgt. Stallcup bravely diligently to communicate effectively with Member of the Month for used his emotional intelligence and verbal a subject who was clearly experiencing July 2024. Sgt. Stallcup was skills instead of force to de-escalate the a personal mental crisis." Capt. Sater recognized for the restraint situation. concluded, "Sgt. Stallcup utilized his he showed in resolving a standoff with a training and experience to de-escalate suicidal man who pointed a weapon at him Department of Public Safety Deputy a tense situation to resolve this situation and later fired it. Director Kevin C. Bond presented Sgt. peacefully and provide the subject with Stallcup with the award at Troop D professional help he needed." In February, as Sgt. Stallcup responded Headquarters in Springfield, MO. Colonel to a vehicle crash scene, he was informed Eric T. Olson, Major Mike A. Turner, and Congratulations Sgt. Chase Stallcup the driver was intoxicated, suicidal, and Captain D. Scott Sater (D) were also on for your July 2024 DPS Sworn Team had a firearm. The man had reportedly hand to recognize Sgt. Stallcup's excellent Member of the Month award! pointed the gun at a person who had work. attempted to help him. Upon arrival, Sgt. Col. Eric Olson congratulates Tpr. Chase Stallcup Stallcup entered a wooded area and Colonel Eric T. Olson presented Sgt. with a hearty handshake. made contact with the suspect. Taking a Stallcup with a challenge coin and said, defensive position, the sergeant initiated "Very rarely do we get to see and hear a dialogue with the suspect, who was from media outlets the positive outcomes extremely volatile and threatened to shoot of potentially violent encounters with Sgt. Stallcup and himself. The suspect then suspects, where life was preserved and pointed the weapon at the sergeant, turned not taken." He further appreciated the around, and fired one round. sergeant's professional approach and good judgement, and appreciated his The suspect then placed the pistol on leadership. Colonel Olson concluded, the trunk of his vehicle and approached Sgt. Stallcup "exemplified the core values Sgt. Stallcup with clenched fists. Sgt. which are the foundation of the Missouri Stallcup was able to take the suspect into State Highway Patrol." custody solely through verbal commands. He then transported the suspect to a Capt. Sater stated, "Sgt. Stallcup's hospital for psychiatric care. actions during this stressful encounter with an armed suicidal subject were Sgt. Stallcup's extreme calm during commendable, where he exhibited the a highly dangerous confrontation with a Patrol's core values. He remained calm, PATROL NEWS September | October 2024 7 88 PPAATTRROOLL NNEEWWSS SSeepptteemmbbeerr||OOccttoobbeerr22002244 During her tenure, Public Information Specialist III Cheryl D. Cobb served as editor of over 200 editions of the Patrol News. PPAATTRROOLL NNEEWWSS SSeepptteemmbbeerr || OOccttoobbeerr 22002244 99
THE END OF AN ERA
Written By Dr. Mark Pottorf (Q/PIED) said, "Anytime I received a request from the colonel or lieutenant colonel, Cheryl was usually the first call that I made because T he first article of the November 1997 edition of the Cheryl wanted every project that she completed to represent the Patrol News had the headline, "Patrol News Names Patrol in a positive manner." Cheryl Cobb Editor." In addition to introducing herself to the readers, Cheryl wrote a two page article introducing the He said Cheryl "had a way of popping into my office (while Patrol's new Superintendent, Colonel Weldon L. Wilhoit, for that I was in there minding my own business) and saying 'Hi.' She edition. Now, after 26 years and nine months, Cheryl D. Cobb, would then tell me how much fun an upcoming project was Public Information Specialist III, has retired, taking with her a vast going to be. I could always tell how much work was coming my knowledge of the Patrol and its long history. way based on how many times she would say 'fun.' If she said the word 'fun' several times in one sentence, I knew there was When Cheryl started her career with the Patrol, the Patrol going to be copious amounts of reading/editing coming my way." News was printed monthly, and this continued until January of Capt. Hotz said, "Cheryl contacted me during her last week 2004. Beginning that month, the Patrol News was printed bi- to complete an article about the renovation of the 1988 Ford monthly, so during her tenure with the Patrol, Cheryl was editor Mustang Patrol car. She said it was her last interview before she for 200 editions of the Patrol News. retired. I was happy to work with her one last time." Cheryl served under seven colonels and four commanders Reflecting on Cheryl's retirement, Capt. Hotz stated, of the Public Information and Education Division. Additionally, "Cheryl's position will undoubtedly be filled, but her historical and she wrote or edited articles about every class since the 74th institutional knowledge and positive attitude will be very hard to Recruit Class graduated on January 16, 1998, covered numerous replace." He concluded by saying, "As I listened to the colonel advances in Patrol technology, honored the memory of 13 fallen read Cheryl's retirement certificate, the words 'honorably and troopers with dignity and grace, and celebrated numerous faithfully' stood out to me about Cheryl's service. Those words are members' and civilians' achievements and heroic deeds. She did listed on every employee's retirement certificate, but they were all of this with a reverence for the Patrol and a determination to never more true than when I heard them that day describing her uphold the traditions of 93 years of service and protection for the service to the citizens of Missouri." state of Missouri. Lieutenant Eric F. Brown (Q/PIED) first worked with Cheryl When asked about his time working with Cheryl, Colonel as a PIO for Troop B, beginning in 2017. He stated, "Cheryl Eric T. Olson spoke of her "vast and impressive knowledge and immediately welcomed me into the division, and I quickly learned recollection of Patrol history. If I needed historical facts about the that she would be my 'go to person' in the division ninety percent Patrol for a presentation, she was always my first stop." of the time. It didn't matter whether you were looking for historical data, help in editing, or creating a new program, Cheryl was there Col. Olson said one particular story Cheryl shared from to help." He said it didn't matter how busy Cheryl was, she "would Patrol history really stood out for him; the story came during "a take the time to help you, and her work was never less than the conversation we had regarding a photograph of the first recruit best she could produce." class. The class picture has two less troopers in it than actually graduated. Cheryl explained to me one of the recruits had an Lt. Brown was promoted to Assistant Director of the Public unfortunate encounter with the Saint Louis Metropolitan Police Information and Education Division in 2020 and got the chance Department the night before graduation. Apparently, the trooper to work with Cheryl every day. He recalled, "I was immediately recruit was carrying his firearm, and that was prohibited by the impressed by her vast knowledge of Patrol history and her drive PD at the time. A Captain in the Patrol class had to go down to the to be excellent in all her endeavors. Cheryl worked very hard to PD to vouch for the recruit, and while they were gone, they both accurately document the Patrol's history, promote the agency missed the photo opportunity." Col. Olson stated, "I have walked and our activities, and be sure the division was meeting and by that picture many times in my career and was unaware of this exceeding all of our goals. I could always tell how excited Cheryl interesting fact." was about a project or phone call she had gotten by how quickly she covered the length of the hall between my office and hers." The colonel concluded, "Cheryl also has a great sense of humor and positive attitude. I will definitely miss our interactions Lt. Brown concluded, "Employees are replaced, but we will and informal conversations. She truly exemplifies the Patrol core never have another Cheryl. Her love and knowledge of the Patrol, values and has left an indelible mark of her own on Patrol history." her dedication to her job, her family, and fellow team members will never be replicated." Retired Captain John J. Hotz worked closely with Cheryl for many years, first as a Public Information Officer in Troop A, Putting together this Sept./Oct. 2024 edition of the Patrol then as Lieutenant and Captain of PIED. He recalls, "Cheryl was News has been an odd experience for Cheryl's PIED family. It has an integral part of our division family for the entire time that I taken at least three of us to try to fill her shoes for the interim, but worked in PIED. Her dedication and hard work were unmatched we wish our friend nothing but the best in her retirement! by anyone that I have worked with." He relied on Cheryl's expertise and knowledge of Patrol history and operations and "She truly exemplifies the Patrol core values and has left an indelible mark of her own on Patrol history." � Col. Eric T. Olson Public Information Specialist III Cheryl Cobb PATROL NEWS September | October 2024 11 Cpl. Ralicia A. Tyler (I) engages a young boy who came to visit Otto. By Dr. Mark G. Pottorff (Q/PIED)
SINCE HIS FIRST TRIP
I n the early 1960s, then-Trooper Alvin R. TO THE STATE FAIR Otto talks directly to them and finds Lubker, and his wife, Marva, set out to it touching when children say, "I love find an original, MSHP 1931 Ford Model you, Otto!" Cpl. Carpenter recalls many A Roadster. Although they never found one that was used by the times when he has known someone from the hometown of the Patrol, they did find a car of the same model in 1964. Four years later, child speaking to Otto, and he (as Otto) has been able to talk to the and with some help from the Walt Disney organization, Otto - the child and ask them if they know that specific person. "It's a unique Talking Car made his first appearance at the Missouri State Fair. experience when the child can relate to Otto in that manner," he said. For the 11 days each year that Otto - the Talking Car goes to Sergeant. Andy J. Bell serves as a public information officer the state fair, public information officers work behind the scene for Troop A in Lee's Summit, and has also worked with Otto for operating Otto and inside his pavilion, in the Highway Gardens, five years. He really enjoys meeting new people and entertaining speaking with members of the public. Since his first appearance them. He also enjoys seeing the adults trying to figure out how at the fair in 1969, thousands of children have visited with Otto, and Otto works and asking, "Is there a trooper in the back of the car?" each year more children are excited (and sometimes scared) to Sgt. Bell agrees it is touching to hear a little girl or little boy say, "I speak with Otto. The Patrol's PIOs have some great memories of love you, Otto." However, he adds, "It's always funny when the little their time with Otto. ones tell on their parents. Like saying Dad or Mom speeds, forgets Corporal Sam D. Carpenter (D), has worked with Otto for five to wear their seat belt, texts and drives, etc. The reactions from the years. He says he really enjoys watching the kids' faces when parents are priceless!" On a more serious note, Sgt. Bell said, "2019 was my first time "Most of the electronics that control Otto's functions remain," playing the role of Otto at the fair. I remember a family with a daughter said Chief Gartner. "We basically just gave him a brain transplant. that had a terrible life-threating illness. It was possibly her last time to Needless to say, I was a bit nervous making this change. There are visit Otto. The parents were so brave and the little girl was so excited still a few bugs to be worked out, but Otto seemed to behave himself to see Otto. With the fair being closed in 2020, we didn't know if the at this year's fair." young girl had survived her illness. In 2021, the family returned, and wouldn't you know, the young girl was much better! Her prognosis With the care he receives, it is safe to say Otto should be had improved and she was able to visit her good friend Otto!" meeting new friends at the Missouri State Fair for years to come. Sergeant Shane M. Hux (H) has worked Otto's exhibit for three "In years past, I have years. "My favorite part is just interacting with young people and worked on Otto with adults of all ages," he said. Probably the most touching thing is when my predecessor, but people with special needs come to visit Otto. You can really see and nothing to this extent. feel their excitement!" It was just nice to see him working correctly In 2023, Otto was given a "face-lift" by Public Relations Specialist after such a big Holly C. Hyde (Q/PIED), who gave Otto a fresh glow and rosy cheeks. change," said Chief When asked what it was like being tasked with repainting such an Mike Gartner iconic figure, Public Relations Specialist Hyde responded, "It's not (Q/COMMD). often that I am asked to repaint something so old and filled with rich history. The idea was a little intimidating. However, after so many trips to the fair, Otto's face was scuffed, faded, and had visible cracks in the fiberglass. It was definitely time for some freshening up. I brought my favorite paintbrushes from home, put a little Vivaldi in my earbuds, and went to work, making sure to stay true to the original design and color palette." Before this year's fair, Chief Technician Mike H. Gartner (Q/CommD) updated Otto's operating system with a new computerized system. Due to multiple operational issues that Otto had at the 2023 Missouri State Fair, it was clear that the electronics were showing their age. So, Chief Gartner outfitted Otto with an ethernet controller which allows him to be controlled remotely with a computer provided by CJIS Division. Capt. Scott White (Q/PIED), center, and Lt. Eric Brown (Q/PIED) thank Chief Mike Gartner (Q/COMMD) for his work on Otto. Public Relations Specialist Holly Hyde (Q/PIED) gave Otto's face a much needed fresh coat of paint. PATROL NEWS September | October 2024 13
PRESERVING MEMORIES:
By Ret. Sgt. E. DeWayne Rucker Ret. Sgt. E. DeWayne Rucker veryone has a story they can tell. I grew up in the in Jefferson City during the `93 flood, looking up at the orange small, north-central Missouri town of Macon. The Coast Guard helicopter circling above. headquarters of Troop B is where you can find a lot of my favorite color - blue. One day, as I was driving home for lunch, I answered While a student at Culver-Stockton College in Canton, MO, Troop F Communications. I was asked to return to HRD and I secured an internship with the Quincy, IL, Police Department. contact the division director. Upon returning, he informed me I vividly recall riding to a call at high speeds through the city that my father had passed away. streets of Quincy. That experience nearly caused me to change my degree. I remember a lot of things after serving 12 years within the I decided upon my career long before graduating from Governor Security Division. I have stories to tell, and I'm sure Culver-Stockton. Law enforcement was first and foremost on you do as well. my mind, but appropriate study habits to obtain that degree was not. One must apply themselves in order to achieve lofty Some of my strongest memories can be found in printed goals. novels, but only recognized by me, the author. The names and To achieve goals, you must expect challenges along the locations are altered, but the specifics, as I recall them, are forever way. The number of applicants for academy training were etched in my memory. I would say it's cheaper than therapy. huge. I was asked during my applicant oral interview, "If you weren't successful, would you apply to the patrol again after Make an obtainable goal if you can. Write poetry, a graduating college?" It was a sign that I would have to give short story, a memoir, or contemporary literary novel. Just it another try. During my second attempt, with a copy of my write it down. Your friends, family, kids, grandkids, or great college diploma on file, different questions arose during my oral grandchildren may want to achieve a similar goal of their interview. Later, I remember the phone call from the captain of own. Let them. Teach them. Encourage and support them. the Personnel Division (now Human Resources Division). He Have them reach for those goals so others can also. told me I was accepted to begin recruit training January 15, 1979. Thirty-six years later, I achieved another lofty goal and Just write it down. retired from the Highway Patrol. My Academy roommate could play pool into the late hours Ret. Sgt. E. DeWayne Rucker served with the Missouri and do extremely well on a test the following morning. I could State Highway Patrol from 1979 to 2015. Since retiring, he study well into the night and be thrilled to obtain a mere passing has authored two books, Swift Justice: The Clandestine score. During training, I recall nodding off to sleep in class, Protectors and Patriot Partners. Some of his memories with and later awakening to see that stripe on the instructor's the Patrol can be found woven discreetly through their pages. trousers standing next to me. Blue is still my favorite color. I remember working fatality traffic crashes, intoxicated PATROL NEWS September | October 2024 15 drivers, my promotions, and my move from Troop I to GHQ after being selected for a position in HRD. I remember assisting Troop F and being the first officer Rett.oSgrte. aCcahrl "tRhoed"PLaatnrdolsthaenldicsopter, which just landed in a field prouodflfyHwiitghhhwisasoyn9, T4p.r.TAhleecrLeanwd.ere two Patrol pilots aboard -- one wounded after pursuing suspects of the Ashland bank robbery. I remember standing on the roadway at the twin bridges Missouri State Highway By Tpr. R. Mike Malone (Q/RCOD) Patrol's Youth Academy: T he Recruiting and Community After successfully completing a challenging mud course, Squad Three, which included Outreach Division hosted the 11th Tpr. Brandon Harris (F) and Sgt. Collin Stosberg (Q/RCOD), paused for a photo. Patrol Youth Academy from July 16 PATROL NEWS September | October 2024 29 - August 2, 2024, at Eagle Sky, a camp located in Piedmont, MO. The Missouri State Highway Patrol's Youth Academy has emerged as an exceptional program, aimed at fostering positive relationships between state troopers and young people interested in law enforcement. The Youth Academy offers an immersive experience to cadets, giving them a glimpse into a Missouri state trooper's daily duties and responsibilities. The weeklong camp covers various topics, including leadership development, teamwork, crime scene investigation, physical fitness, and traffic stops. The Youth Academy's success can be attributed to its focus on personal growth and education. Participants are encouraged to build teamwork skills, enhance their self-discipline, and develop a deeper understanding of the duties of a trooper. During the week-long camp, troopers from all over the state provide the cadets with hands-on experiences. The academy helps foster a sense of respect for law enforcement while allowing the cadets to explore all of the potential career paths within the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The Youth Academy's focus on teamwork has been vital to its success. When challenged, cadets quickly realize that true success is often a group effort. They learn to rely on one another, communicate effectively, and solve problems together. This emphasis on collaboration boosts their confidence and teaches them they can lead and succeed in various situations. The academy's success is evident in the growing interest from young people across the state and the positive feedback from past participants. Through its innovative approach, the Missouri State Highway Patrol's Youth Academy has undoubtedly cultivated future leaders and strengthened the relationship between law enforcement and Missouri's youth. The troopers pushed me to be the best I can be. I learned so much about the Patrol and myself. � Cadet Natalie Armistead I no longer see troopers as just law enforcement. I see them for the people they are. -- Cadet Austin Harris Sgt. Richard Stewart (Q/RCOD) and Capt. Danielle Heil (Q/RCOD) work as a team to help a cadet over a slippery incline. PATROL NEWS September | October 2024 17 For your years of dedicated service, loyalty, and selfless giving, we GREGORY L. FRANKLIN NEIL K. JOHNSON JEFFERY L. PREWITT DE III Sergeant Corporal Troop A Troop A Troop D Retired August 1, 2024. Retired August 1, 2024. Retired August 1, 2024. 8 years, 8 months of dedicated service 28 years, 7 months of dedicated service 30 years, 1 month of dedicated service 1188 PPAATTRROOLL NNEEWWSS SSeepptteemmbbeerr || OOccttoobbeerr 22002244 MICHELE L. RIDDICK SHARON R. THOMAS LESLIE D. THURSTON STEVEN M. BIELAWSKI Chief Operator CDL Examiner Lieutenant Lieutenant Troop A Troop A Q/HRD Troop C Retired August 1, 2024. Retired August 1, 2024. Retired August 1, 2024. Retired September 1, 2024 29 years, 2 months of dedicated service 7 years, 9 months of dedicated service 28 years, 1 month of dedicated service 34 years, 2 months of dedicated service WILLIAM S. CONNER BRIAN D. HOLCOMB THERESA L. KAMPETER BRADLEY S. LIVELY Comm. Oper. III Sergeant Program Supervisor Sergeant Troop D Q/GD Q/PRD Q/GD Retired September 1, 2024. Retired September 1, 2024. Retired September 1, 2024. Retired September 1, 2024 27 years, 5 months of dedicated service 29 years, 8 months of dedicated service 19 years of dedicated service 34 years, 2 months of dedicated service LINDA S. LUECKENHOFF MICHAEL D. LYNCH WILLIAM A. RANDLE D. SCOTT SATER Program Manager Lieutenant Captain Q/CJIS Troop E Criminalist Supervisor Troop D Q/CLD Retired September 1, 2024. Retired September 1, 2024. Retired September 1, 2024. 22 years, 2 months of dedicated service 28 years, 2 months of dedicated service Retired September 1, 2024. 36 years, 2 months of dedicated service 34 years of dedicated service PATROL NEWS September | October 2024 19 Our deepest sympathy goes to the following personnel who have lost a member of their family. Ret. Chief Tech. Warren D. Reynolds (Q/COMMD) - brother Tpr. Travis E. Bigler (A) - wife DE Sigrid E. Reynolds (D) - uncle DE I Kathleen K. Kelly (C) - mother DE Sprv. Nancy L. Hoye (A) - father-in-law DE Lisa K. Nielson (H) - stepfather Admin. Supp. Prof. Kimberly J. Heritage (Q/DVSD) - father-in-law Ret. Sgt. Thomas L. Zoellner (C) - wife Ret. Auto. Mechanic III Don H. Duffey (E) - mother Tpr. Zach C. Dudley (D) - wife Ret. MVI Sprv. Carl L. Rose (D) - brother Bldg. & Grnds. II Steve C. Cannon (E) - mother Ret. Clerk Typist Charlotte M. Cline (D) - husband Grants Specialist Teri L. Ford (Q/BPD) - mother DE Sprv. Tina K. Johnson (A) - stepfather Chief Oper. Chris R. Nicholson (H) - mother Ret. MVI Sprv. Tobi A. Vance (A) - husband Ret. DE III Christine M. Stefanus (C) - husband Cpl. Scott E. Pritzel (H) - brother Ret. Sgt. Steve J. Childers (I) - stepson Ret. Cpl. Terry W. Lee (E) - mother Ret. MVI John H. Lewis (E) - wife Ret. DE Sprv. Willis L. Lewis (E) - mother On behalf of the family, we thank you for your cards and notes of sympathy after the loss of our son. -- Ret. Sgt. Steve Childers GRIGGS GRADUATES
FROM SCHOOL OF POLICE
STAFF AND COMMAND Pictured is Lt. Shawn Griggs with the School of Police Staff and Command, class 580. Congratulations! By Capt. Andy O. Tourney (Q/GD) L ieutenant Shawn M. Griggs (Q/GD), graduated from Northwestern University's Center for Public Safety School of Police Staff and Command, Class 580, on June 28, 2024. The 10-week Staff and Command program, hosted by the Clay County Sheriff's Office in Liberty, MO, began April 22, 2024, and ended June 28, 2024. The challenging course provided upper-level college instruction in a total of 27 core blocks of instruction and additional optional blocks during each session. The major topics of study included: Leadership, Human Resources, Employee Relations, Organizational Behavior, Applied Statistics, Planning and Policy Development, and Budgeting and Resource Allocation. Lieutenant Griggs' Staff Study research work involved the assessment of an artificial intelligence program which reviews video footage and provides feedback to supervisors and managers. Congratulations to Lieutenant Griggs on his achievement and dedication to leadership. OBITUARIES ROSELLE MAE BUTTERFIELD JO L. (BLOODWORTH) KING Roselle "Rosie" Mae Butterfield, 80, of Neosho, Jo L. (Bloodworth) King, 74, MO, entered her forever home on Tuesday, August 6, of Poplar Bluff, MO died on 2024, at Mercy Hospital in Roselle "Rosie" Mae Butterfield Joplin, MO. She graduated from July 25, 2024, at The Arbors Tipton High School in 1962. She worked as a secretary for several chiefs of police in Joplin. After at Westridge in Sikeston, working for the police station, she moved to Jefferson City, MO. and worked for the Highway Patrol. After some time in Jefferson MO. Jo was one of the first City, she moved back to Joplin and worked for Troop D at the service center in Carthage, MO. Rosie is survived by her two Jo L. King female police officers for the children, one sister, two sisters-in-law, five grandchildren, three city of Poplar Bluff. She joined the great-grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Missouri State Highway Patrol as a Watered Gardens or Royal Heights Methodist Church. To learn more about Rosie, visit the Parker Mortuary website. The Patrol Driver Examiner I on Feb. 1, 1992, and later retired as a extends its sincerest condolences to the Butterfield family. Driver Examiner Supervisor on Dec. 1, 2007. Jo is survived THOMAS WILLIAM CROSS by one daughter, one brother, two grandsons, three Thomas "Tommy" William Cross, 76, of Dixon, MO, step-grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, eight step passed from this life on Monday, August 12, 2024, great-grandchildren, and one special niece. To learn at his residence. He was a 1965 graduate of Dixon High more about Jo, visit the Cotrell Willow Ridge Funeral & Thomas "Tommy" William Cross School. Tommy was one of the founding members of the Cremation Services website. The Patrol extends its sincerest Dixon Rural Fire Department, serving as fire chief for several years. He also worked for the Dixon Police Department. Tommy condolences to the King family. began his career with the Missouri State Highway Patrol on April 1, 1990. In 1996, he completed Commercial Vehicle Officer MICHAEL WAYNE VANCE training. He retired on July 1, 2012 as a commercial vehicle officer supervisor. Tommy is survived by his wife, Glenda, one Michael "Mike" Wayne Vance, daughter, one son, five grandchildren, four step-children, 12 72, of Richmond, MO, died step-grandchildren, six step-great-grandchildren, and many Friday, July 5, 2024, at his other relatives and friends. The family suggest memorial home. He was united in contributions be made to Hancock Christian Church. To learn marriage to his soulmate, more about Tommy, visit the Martin-Kloeppel Funeral Home and Tobi Todd, of Harrisonville, Cremation Services website. The Patrol extends its sincerest MO, on January 16, 1999. She condolences to the Cross family. Michael "Mike" Wayne Vance survives of the home. Mike graduated from Richmond High WE REMEMBER. School, in 1969, and he continued his education at Wentworth Military Academy, Lexington, MO, and later PATROL NEWS September | October 2024 21 earned a Bachelor of Science in history from William Jewell College in Liberty, MO. Mike dedicated 27 years of service to the Missouri Highway Patrol as a Commercial Vehicle Officer, retiring in 2004. His commitment and dedication to his work left a lasting impact on those he served with and the community he protected. In addition to his wife, Mike is survived by one daughter, two sons, three grandchildren, one great-grandson, two stepsons, five step-grandchildren, one brother, and his beloved dogs. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Mike Vance Memorial Fund, to be forwarded to the Missouri Trappers Association. To learn more about Mike, visit the Thurman Funeral Home website. The Patrol extends its sincerest condolences to the Vance family. By Cpl. Ernest M. Raub, (F) In August 1941, State Attorney General Roy McKittrick issued arrest was made on the Chicago & Alton Railroad tracks. According an opinion that because troopers were paid from highway funds, to the attorney general, the patrolmen could have waved to the they could make arrests only for offenses growing out of traffic fugitives from the highway, but had no authority to cross a fence to and criminal violations actually observed on the state maintained stop the terror. Tut, tut, all very unconstitutional! Maybe no charges highways. should be filed against the two young knife toters. The people of Public sentiment rose quickly against McKittrick's opinion and was Randolph County hardly agree. We have the idea that dangerous expressed well by a Moberly newspaper after the Patrol assisted criminals should be caught as quickly as possible, no matter who in capturing two dangerous felons in Randolph County. It read, puts up the money." (condensed) "Don't tell the attorney general, but the Patrol had quite a hand in capturing two fleeing convicts last week after they In 1943, Patrol law was changed so that up to 10% of Patrol had stabbed one man, kidnapped two women, and wrecked three appropriations could come from general revenue for criminal work. cars. The attorney general's opinion says that the Patrol should The next significant legislation in this area came in 1983, with the have stayed on the highways watching for traffic violators, and the passage of the drug and crime control bill. terrorists should have been free from interference by the Patrol unless a crime was seen being committed on the highway. The (This article was printed originally in the August 1983 issue of the Patrol News. Captain Raub is now retired.) The 1942 Chevrolet was the first patrol car to have "State Patrol" painted in bold letters on the side doors and the car's number painted on the top of the car. The number on top of the car made it easier for patrol aircraft to identify the trooper from the air. Trooper Tom Pasley 22 PtAraTvReOledLtNheEsWtaSte tSoeppatinetmebveerry|pOatcrotol bveehric2l0e.24 50 YEARS AGO 40 YEARS AGO 30 SEPTEMBER1974 -- ThecoveroftheSeptember OCTOBER 1984 -- The October 1984 issue of the SEPTEMBER 1994 -- The cover of the September 1994 1974 Patrol News featured a photo of Patricia Patrol News featured an article of the Patrol's Patrol News featured a photo of small child receiving Ruth Wright and Bridget Ann Cronin (Hug) work to close two clandestine labs, one in Hickory a Junior Trooper sticker from a trooper at the Missouri being welcomed to the Academy by Captain County and the other in Stone County. Patrol State Fair. Otto first attended the fair in 1969, and to James Dickson as they reported as part of the Chemists Afton Ware and Everett Markway were celebrate the anniversary, the Public Information and 43rd Recruit Class. They were the first women called out to assist in the investigations of the Education Division threw Otto a surprise party, serving in Missouri selected to enter Patrol recruit two labs. The lab in Hickory County contained cake and punch to the first 200 people who stopped training. The caption stated that the women marijuana, methamphetamine, and another by to say happy anniversary to Otto. Retired Colonel would "receive the same intensive five months controlled substance in large quantities. The Al Lubker, the man who created Otto, was on hand to of instruction as the men recruits." lab in Stone County had enough chemicals share memories with the crowd. to produce known controlled substances in significant quantities. 20 YEARS AGO 10 YEARS AGO SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2004 -- The cover of SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2014 -- The September/October the September/October 2004 Patrol News 2014 edition of the Patrol News included an article featured photos of Troopers James E. Lowary celebrating Troop B's Sergeant Jeffery C. Creech and Antonio Sandoval Jr. with then Colonel and Trooper Steve R. Peterson as the July 2014 DPS Roger D. Stottlemyre at the graduation Employees of the Month. Sgt. Creech and Tpr. Peterson ceremony for the 82nd Recruit Class. Tpr. risked their lives to rescue two individuals whose Lowary received the Superintendent's Award vehicle had become disabled while trying to cross from Col. Stottlemyre. This edition also featured over a low water crossing. Creech and Peterson found an article of "Recollections" commemorating the vehicle had shifted and was moving downstream, the 50th anniversary of the 1954 prison riot in so they launched a Patrol boat into the raging waters Jefferson City, MO. The article included first- to rescue both individuals. hand accounts of the riot from many retired members of the Patrol, including retired Lt. Col. Paul V. Volkmer. PATROL NEWS September | October 2024 23
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