MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL
a division of the
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Troop F - 2920 North Shamrock Road Jefferson City, MO 65101
NEWS RELEASE
For further information please contact:
Corporal Kyle A. Green
(573)751-1000 Ext. 3619
December 30, 2023
F230101
EMPHASIS:
Sergeant Morgan B. Patterson Promoted To Lieutenant
Captain Jason N. Crites, commanding officer of Troop F, is pleased to announce the promotion of Sergeant Morgan B. Patterson. The promotion is effective January 1, 2023. Lieutenant Patterson is a 12-year veteran with the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
Patterson was appointed to the Patrol on July 1, 2010, as a member of the 92nd Recruit Class. Upon completing his training at the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy, he was assigned to Troop F, Zone 12, which serves Osage and Gasconade counties. On October 1, 2015, he was promoted to corporal and remained in Zone 12. On November 1, 2016, he transferred to Troop F, Zone 2, which serves Cole County. On July 1, 2019, he was promoted to the rank of sergeant and designated zone supervisor of Zone 1, which also serves Cole County. On June 15, 2022, he transferred to the Training Division at General Headquarters, where he served as an Academy instructor.
Lieutenant Patterson grew up in Jefferson City, Missouri, and graduated from Helias Catholic High School in 2004. In 2010 he attended Mineral Area College, where he earned an associate degree in criminal justice. Lt. Patterson is married to Danielle (Muessig), and they have three children, Griffin, Brady, and Tate.
A photograph is posted with this news release on the Patrol’s website. Follow Troop F on Twitter for the most current news @MSHPTrooperF
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