For further information please contact: Sgt. Kent Casey
417-359-1500 ext. 2229
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July 13, 2007

EMPHASIS: New Trooper Assigned To Troop D


Captain Randy Beydler, commanding officer, Troop D, Springfield, announced effective July 30, 2007, Trooper Timothy A. Barrett will be assigned to patrol duty in Zone 14, Barry County. Trooper Barrett started recruit training at the Missouri State Highway Patrol Law Enforcement Academy in Jefferson City, on January 8, 2007. He received 27 weeks of rigorous training, studying topics such as motor vehicle law, crash investigation, first aid, firearms, public relations, criminal law, and physical conditioning.
On July 13, 2007, Tpr. Barrett was commissioned as a Missouri state trooper during a graduation ceremony in Jefferson City. He will work closely with his field training officer, Cpl. John Lueckenhoff, for approximately three months, after which he will begin working alone.
Tpr. Barrett is a Carthage High School graduate. He attended Missouri Southern State University in Joplin, receiving an associate’s of science degree in law enforcement in 2002. Tpr. Barrett served as a police officer in Carthage prior to his appointment to the Highway Patrol.
Tpr. Barrett and his wife, Jessica, will reside in Barry County.
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