MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL
a division of the
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

Troop E Headquarters - 4947 Highway 67 North - Poplar Bluff, MO 63901


News Release

For further information please contact: Corporal Clark D. Parrott
(573) 840-9500, ext. 3532
0126153
January 26, 2015

EMPHASIS: Captain Ridens Announces The Promotion Of Trooper Christopher D. Hamlett

Captain George E. Ridens, commanding officer of Troop E, Poplar Bluff, is pleased to announce the promotion of Trooper Christopher D. Hamlett to the rank of corporal. Corporal Hamlett will be designated the assistant zone commander of Zone 8, which serves the citizens of New Madrid and Pemiscot counties.

Hamlett joined the Patrol on January 6, 2008, as a member of the 87th Recruit Class. Upon graduating from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy in Jefferson City, he was assigned to Troop E, Zone 6. Hamlet is a two time recipient of the Patrol’s Life Saving Award. Corporal Hamlett is married to Lisa (Hanfelder).

In support of "The Drive To ZERO Highway Deaths," the Patrol encourages motorists to protect themselves and their passengers by making sure everyone in the vehicle is properly restrained in a seat belt or child restraint. Watercraft operators should ensure that everyone in the vessel is wearing an approved life jacket. Click It 4 Life And Wear It!!

(Photograph available upon request)
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