News Release

For further information please contact: Sergeant Paul J. Reinsch
(573) 751-1000
July 11, 2008
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EMPHASIS: New Trooper In Callaway County


Captain D.A. Schmidt, commanding officer, Troop F, Missouri State Highway Patrol, has announced that Trooper Shawn A. Brazas, a member of the 87th Recruit Class, has been assigned to Troop F, Zone 8, which encompasses Callaway County.
Tpr. Brazas, 23, previously was employed with Pathfinder Incorporated in Searcy, AR. He was employed by the Patrol as a recruit on January 7, 2008, and graduated from the Patrol Academy on July 11, 2008.
Tpr. Brazas is a graduate of Aquinas Institute High School, Rochester, NY. In 2007, he earned a bachelor’s of science degree in criminal justice from Harding University, Searcy, AR. He will begin his new assignment on July 28, 2008. The new trooper will work under the supervision of Sergeant Jerry L. Arnold, and his field training officer will be Corporal Brandon M. White.


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