MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL
A Division Of The
Department of Public Safety
Troop A - 1900 N.E. Independence Avenue - Lee's Summit, MO 64064
NEWS RELEASE
For further information please contact: Sgt. Justin Ewing 816-622-0800 ext. 3159
A2026-03
February 13, 2026
EMPHASIS: Troop A Announces Promotion
Captain Greg Primm, commanding officer of Troop A, Lee's Summit, MO, announces the following promotion effective February 15, 2026.
Trooper Derek R. Peters will be promoted to corporal and designated the assistant zone supervisor for Zone 13, serving the citizens of Pettis County. Cpl. Peters was appointed to the Patrol on February 1, 2021, as a member of the 111th Recruit Class. After graduating from the Patrol's Law Enforcement Academy, he was assigned to Zone 10, serving the citizens of Saline County, where he remained until his promotion.
Cpl. Peters is a native of Jackson, MO. He graduated from Jackson Senior High School. Prior to his appointment to the Patrol, Cpl. Peters attended State Fair Community College in Sedalia, MO. He also served as a police officer for the city of Sedalia. Cpl. Peters is married and has three children.
A photo of Cpl. Peters is attached with this news release on the Patrol’s website.