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D2009-02
January 5, 2009

EMPHASIS: Troop Announces Transfer


Captain Juan Villanueva, commanding officer, Troop D, is pleased to announce effective January 1, 2009, Lieutenant George F. Knowles transferred from the Division of Drug and Crime Control, General Headquarters, Jefferson City, and joined the staff at Troop D, Springfield.
Knowles was born in Broward County Florida, and graduated from Wayne County High School, Jesup, Georgia, in 1977. He later attended Baptist Bible College in Springfield, Missouri, and majored in religion. Once appointed to the Patrol in 1985, he was assigned to Troop G, Thayer, Missouri. In 1989, he transferred to Troop C, Ste. Genevieve County. In 1993, Knowles transferred to the Division of Drug and Crime Control, General Headquarters. During his 15 years in the division, Knowles was promoted to corporal, sergeant, and lieutenant.
Knowles is the vice president of the Missouri Polygraph Association and a member of the State Investigators Association. Lieutenant Knowles is married to Camille (Bischoff), and they have two children, Zachary Knowles and Barrett Thornton.