News Release

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E01094
January 21, 2009

EMPHASIS: Captain Ridens Announces Promotion Of Corporal Michael G. Slaughter


Captain G.E. Ridens, commanding officer, Troop E, announced effective January 1, 2009, the promotion of Corporal Michael G. Slaughter. Cpl. Slaughter will be the assistant zone supervisor assigned to Zone 2, which includes Butler and Ripley counties.

Slaughter joined the Patrol as a member of the 77th Recruit Class on March 15, 2000. Upon graduating from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy in Jefferson City, he was assigned to Troop E, Zone 2, Butler/Ripley counties area.

Cpl. Slaughter was born in St. Charles, Missouri. He graduated from Zalma High School, in Zalma, in 1987. Cpl. Slaughter has three daughters, Cassie, Katyln, and Hayle.
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