News Release

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July 18, 2008

EMPHASIS: New Troopers Assigned To Troop H


Captain Duane L. Robinson, commanding officer of Troop H, announces the assignments of three new troopers to Troop H. The troopers began training at the Missouri State Highway Patrol Academy on January 7, 2008, and graduated on July 11, 2008.
Trooper Robert Dudeck has been assigned to Zone 2, which patrols Nodaway and Worth counties. His training officer will be Corporal Tom Ziegler. Trooper Dudeck is a graduate of South Holt High School and is a former United States marine. He is married to the former Beth Kurtz, and the couple has two children.
Trooper Nicholas Greiner has been assigned to Zone 9, which patrols Grundy and Livingston counties. His training officer will be Trooper James Acree. Trooper Greiner is a graduate of South Holt High School and has attended Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Trooper Mark Starmer has been assigned to Zone 3, which patrols Gentry and Harrison counties. His training officer will be Corporal Bradshaw Cowen. Trooper Starmer is a graduate of South Harrison High School. Prior to entering the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy, Trooper Starmer was a commercial vehicle officer with the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Trooper Starmer and his wife, Tina, have three children.
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