MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL
A Division Of The
Department of Public Safety
Troop I Headquarters - P.O. Box 128 - Rolla, MO 65402
NEWS RELEASE

For further information please contact: Cpl. Ralicia A. Tyler 573-368-2345 ext. 3953

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December 19, 2025

EMPHASIS: Captain Jon Pruiett Announces Assignment Of New Trooper

Captain Jon Pruiett, commanding officer of Troop I, Rolla, MO, is pleased to announce the assignment of one new trooper to Troop I. The trooper was a member of the Missouri State Highway Patrol's 124th Recruit Class, which graduated on Friday, December 19, 2025.

Trooper Thomas Kneuper, of Rolla, MO, has been assigned to Zone 2, which serves the citizens of Phelps and Maries counties. In 2022, Trooper Kneuper graduated from St. Anthony’s Academy in Rolla. Prior to joining the Patrol, Trooper Kneuper worked at United Postal Service in Rolla.

A photo of Tpr. Kneuper can be found with this news release on the Patrol’s website.

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