News Release

For further information please contact: Trooper Nathan L. Wheeles
(573) 840-9500
E01095
January 30, 2009

EMPHASIS: Captain Ridens announces promotion of Sergeant David B. Haggett

Captain G.E. Ridens, commanding officer, Troop E, announced effective January 1, 2009, the promotion of Corporal David B. Haggett to the rank of sergeant. Sgt. Haggett will be the zone supervisor of Zone 1, which includes Butler and Ripley counties.

Haggett joined the Patrol as a member of the 66th Recruit Class on August 1, 1993. Upon graduating from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy in Jefferson City, he was assigned to Troop F, Zone 5, Camden and Miller counties. Haggett transferred to Troop E, Zone 2, Butler/Ripley counties area on May 1, 1995. He was promoted to corporal on August 1, 1998.

Sgt. Haggett was born in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. He graduated from Greenville High School, in Greenville, in 1984. Sgt. Haggett and his wife, Pam, have two daughters, Jessica and Lauren.
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