MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL
A Division Of The
Department of Public Safety
Public Information and Education Division - PO Box 568 - Jefferson City, MO 65102
NEWS RELEASE

For further information please contact: Capt. J. Tim Hull
Q7212014-1 (573) 526-6115

July 21, 2014
EMPHASIS: Sgt. Michael D. Hargus Promoted To Lieutenant


Colonel Ron Replogle, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces the following promotion effective August 1, 2014:

Sergeant Michael D. Hargus is being promoted to the rank of lieutenant and designated assistant director of the Aircraft Division, General Headquarters, Jefferson City.

Hargus was appointed to the Patrol on November 1, 1994, as a member of the 68th Recruit Class. Upon completing his training at the Patrol's Law Enforcement Academy, he was assigned to Troop G, Zone 6, Howell and Oregon counties. On February 6, 2005, he was promoted to corporal and designated assistant zone supervisor of Troop G, Zone 3, Shannon and Howell counties. He transferred to Troop G, Zone 7 Howell and Oregon counties as assistant zone supervisor on July 1, 2007. Hargus transferred to the Aircraft Division, General Headquarters, Jefferson City, on December 6, 2009. While serving in the Aircraft Division, he was promoted to sergeant on December 1, 2010. Hargus has achieved the following flight experience: Airplane-single engine land rating with commercial and instrument privileges; airplane multi-engine land rating with commercial and instrument privileges; and rotorcraft/helicopter rating with commercial privileges and certified flight instructor.

Lieutenant Hargus grew up in Exeter, MO, and graduated from Exeter High School in 1989. Hargus attended the College of the Ozarks majoring in Criminal Justice with a minor in Psychology while working as a police officer for the City of Branson. He and his wife, Lori (Nelson), have three children and a granddaughter.

Note: A photo of Lt. Hargus can be found with this news release on the Patrol's website.

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