MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL
A Division Of The
Department of Public Safety
Troop A - 504 SE Blue Parkway - Lee's Summit, MO 64063
NEWS RELEASE

For further information please contact: Cpl. Justin Ewing
(816) 622-0800 ext. 3159
A2024-08
October 25, 2024

EMPHASIS: Troop A Promotes Jessica Dillon to Chief Operator of Troop A Communications

Captain Steve Wilhoit, commanding officer of Troop A, Lee's Summit, announces effective November 1, 2024, Assistant Chief Operator Jessica Dillon will be promoted to Chief Operator of Troop A Communications.

Dillon began employment with the Patrol on July 7, 2002, as a telecommunicator in Troop A Communications. In February of 2005, Dillon was promoted to the position of Radio Operator. In July of 2015, Dillon was promoted to the position of Assistant Chief Operator of Troop A Communications.

Chief Dillon was born in Lexington, MO. Chief Dillon graduated from Odessa High School in 1998. Chief Dillon earned an associate’s degree in business from Metropolitan Community College in 2020. Chief Dillon is married to her husband Samuel, and they have two children.

A photo of Chief Dillon is available on the Patrol's website with this news release.

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