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D2008-32
July 28, 2008

EMPHASIS: Patrol Announces Retirement Of 29-Year Veteran


The Missouri State Highway Patrol and Captain Randy Beydler, commanding officer, Troop D, Springfield, is pleased to announce the retirement of Sergeant Dale B. Hemphill. The Patrol would like to congratulate and thank Sergeant Hemphill for his years of service and dedication to the citizens of Missouri.
Sergeant Hemphill was born in Los Angeles, California, and graduated from Glendale High School in Springfield, Missouri in 1976. He then attended College Of The Ozarks - Point Lookout, Missouri from 1976 -79 where he studied criminal justice. In 1979 Sergeant Hemphill was appointed to the Patrol, graduated the Patrol Academy, and was assigned to Troop F, Camden County until he transferred to Troop D, Taney County, in 1986. He was promoted to Corporal in 1990 and remained in Taney County until 1993 when he was promoted to Sergeant and moved to St. Clair/Cedar counties where he resided until his retirement.
Sergeant Hemphill served in several different capacities during his career with the Patrol. He was a member of the Troop F SWAT team and the Troop F SET team (Special Enforcement Team). He attended 20 State Fairs, served on the Board of Directors of the Southwest Missouri Major Case Squad, took part in four presidential details, served 8 years on the child death review board, and participated in numerous manhunts including -Tate, Sweet, Brown, Johns, and Thacker. Sergeant Hemphill was also awarded a life saving award in 2004.
Sergeant Hemphill, and wife, Denise, have two children, Amber (25) and Crystal (22).
The Patrol wishes Sergeant and Mrs. Hemphill all the best and good health in his retirement. He will be deeply missed.