For further information please contact: Sergeant Paul J. Reinsch
(573) 751-1000
July 16, 2007
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EMPHASIS: New Trooper In Audrain County

Captain D.A. Schmidt, commanding officer, Troop F, Missouri State Highway Patrol, has announced that Trooper Derek K. Sullivan, a member of the 86th Recruit Class, has been assigned to Troop F, Zone 4, which encompasses Audrain County. Tpr. Sullivan will live in Mexico.
Tpr. Sullivan, 23, was previously employed with Rice Equipment, Bridgeton, MO. He was employed by the Patrol as a recruit on January 8, 2007, and graduated from the Patrol Academy on July 13, 2007.
Tpr. Sullivan is a graduate of Sunnydale Academy, Centrailia, MO. In 2007, he received an associate’s of applied science degree in criminal justice from Mineral Area College, Park Hills, MO. He will begin his new assignment on July 30, 2007. The new trooper will work under the supervision of Sergeant Douglas B. McPike, who will serve as his field training officer.

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