News Release
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Sergeant Dale H. Moreland
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040411
April 4, 2006
EMPHASIS: Promotion of Lieutenant Jeff N. Vitale
Captain G.E. Ridens, Commanding Officer, Troop E, announces effective April 2, 2006, the promotion of Lieutenant Jeff N. Vitale. Lieutenant Vitale will be the special services lieutenant for Troop E supervising driver examiners, motor vehicle inspectors, and clerical staff.
Lieutenant Vitale joined the Patrol as a member of the 61st Recruit Class on July 1, 1989. Upon graduating from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy in Jefferson City he was assigned to Troop C, Zone 5, working Lincoln and Pike counties. On July 1, 1994 he was promoted to corporal in Zone 5 continuing to work Lincoln and Pike counties. On September 1, 1996, he was promoted to sergeant and zone supervisor in Troop C, Zone 13, and working Jefferson County.
Lieutenant Vitale and his wife, Deborah, have one daughter, Samantha, age 8.