MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL
a division of the
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Troop B Headquarters - 308 Pine Crest Drive - Macon, Missouri 63552
News Release
For further information please contact:
Corporal Justin S. Dunn
(660) 385-2132 ext. 3224
October 4, 2022
B220016
EMPHASIS:
Lieutenant Nelson D. Elfrink Retires
Captain Erik A. Gottman, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces that effective November 1, 2022, Lieutenant Nelson D. Elfrink will retire with over 32 years of dedicated service. Elfrink was appointed to the Patrol on January 1, 1990, as a member of the 62nd Recruit Class.
After graduating from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy, he was assigned to Troop E, Zone 8, Pemiscot and New Madrid counties. On May 1, 1995, Elfrink transferred to Troop B, Zone 8, Marion and Ralls counties. On July 1, 1996, Elfrink was promoted to corporal and designated assistant zone supervisor of Zone 3, Linn and Chariton counties. On July 1, 1997, he was promoted to sergeant and designated zone supervisor of Zone 10, Randolph and Monroe counties. On August 1, 2002, Elfrink was promoted to lieutenant and assigned to the Professional Standards Division, General Headquarters, Jefferson City, MO. On August 1, 2004, Elfrink transferred to Troop B as a staff lieutenant.
It is from this assignment that he retires.
During his career, Elfrink was assigned to numerous special assignments throughout the state.
Lieutenant Elfrink is a native of Leopold, Missouri, and graduated from Leopold High School. Elfrink holds a Bachelor of Science in criminal justice from
Southeast Missouri State University
.
A photo of Lt. Elfrink can be found with this news release on the Patrol’s website.
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