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December 22, 2008

EMPHASIS: New Trooper


Captain Duane L. Robinson, commanding officer of Troop H in St. Joseph, announces the assignment of a new trooper.
The 88th Recruit Class graduated from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy in Jefferson City on December 19, 2008. The newly appointed trooper will report to Troop H on January 5, 2009.
Trooper Troy F. Graham, 41, has been assigned to Zone 5, St. Joseph. Trooper Graham is a graduate of Savannah R-3 High School and is a native of Savannah. He holds an associate’s degree in criminal justice from Mineral Area College. Trooper Graham is married to the former Rhonda Roberts of Savannah. The couple has two children, Derrick and Katie. Prior to his employment as a trooper, he worked in the Patrol’s Commercial Vehicle Division as a commercial vehicle officer.