KSP Recognizes Promotion of 36 Kentucky State Police Officers
KSP Commissioner Rick Sanders to recognize the promotion of 36 officers
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Sept. 24, 2019) – Lieutenant Governor Jenean Hampton and Justice and Public Safety Secretary John Tilley joined Kentucky State Police Commissioner Rick Sanders to recognize the promotion of 36 officers at a ceremony held on Sept. 23 in Lexington. One colonel, two lieutenant colonels, five majors, four captains, seven lieutenants, and 17 sergeants were commissioned.
KSP Commissioner Rick Sanders spoke prior to the recognition of the new promoted officers, wishing them well in their new roles within the agency.
“It takes three things in my opinion to be an exceptional leader; compassion, vision, and passion for the job,” said Sanders. “Vision paired with compassion can truly change the world. Passion for the profession you chose and the job you do on a daily basis is the key to success. I am proud to be your commissioner today and every day.”
The promoted KSP Troopers and Officers recognized at the ceremony are as follows:
Lieutenant Colonel Chad E. White was promoted to Colonel and assigned as Deputy Commissioner.
Major Lawrence C. Newton Jr. was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel and will remain at the Technical Services Division.
Major Phillip Burnett, Jr. was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel and assigned to the Administrative Division.
Captain Bruce W. Button was promoted to Major and transferred to the Administrative Division, Professional Support Troop.
Captain Matthew J. Johnson was promoted to Major and transferred to the Operations Division, West Troop.
Captain Jeremy E. Murrell was promoted to Major and transferred to the Technical Services Division as Chief Information Officer.
Captain Darren S. Stapleton was promoted to Major and transferred to the Special Enforcement Troop.
Captain Michael C. Rogers was promoted to Major and transferred to Operations Division, East Troop.
Lieutenant David N. Archer was promoted to Captain and transferred to Post 2, Madisonville.
Lieutenant Bradley M. Arterburn was promoted to Captain and transferred the Internal Affairs Branch.
Lieutenant James H. Goble was promoted to Captain and transferred to Post 8, Morehead.
Lieutenant Kenneth S. Wall was promoted to Captain and transferred to the Academy Branch.
Sergeant Joseph A. Adams Jr. was promoted to Lieutenant and will remain at the Western Laboratory Branch.
Sergeant Christopher R. Baker was promoted to Lieutenant and will remain at Post 3, Bowling Green.
Sergeant Jason E. Joseph was promoted to Lieutenant and transferred to Post 6, Dry Ridge.
Sergeant Jonathan C. McGehee was promoted to Lieutenant and will remain at Post 2, Madisonville.
Sergeant James R. Sandlin was promoted to Lieutenant and transferred to Post 6, Dry Ridge.
Sergeant Kenneth R. Sandusky was promoted to Lieutenant and will remain at the Intelligence Branch.
Sergeant Brian S. Stafford was promoted Lieutenant and transferred to Post 5, Campbellsburg.
Senior Trooper Tye D. Chavies was promoted to Sergeant and transferred to the Academy Branch.
Senior Trooper Brandon C. Eversole was promoted to Sergeant and transferred to DESI East.
Facilities Securities Officer Sam W. Gilbert was promoted to Sergeant and will remain at Facilities Security Branch.
Trooper First Class Dallas R. Greer was promoted to Sergeant and will remain with the Special Response Team.
Master Trooper William R. Gregory was promoted to Sergeant and transferred to the Internal Affairs Branch.
Master Trooper Michael M. May was promoted to Sergeant and will remain at Post 3, Bowling Green.
Master Trooper Mark S. Mefford was promoted to Sergeant and transferred to the Public Integrity Unit.
Facilities Securities Officer Trenton L. Miller was promoted to Sergeant and will remain at Facilities Security Branch.
Trooper First Class Nathan T. Moore was promoted to Sergeant and will remain at DESI East.
Master Trooper Bernis H. Napier III was promoted to Sergeant and transferred to Post 5, Campbellsburg.
Trooper First Class Gregory W. Newman was promoted to Sergeant and transferred to Post 7, Richmond.
Commercial Vehicle Officer II Glenn J. Perry was promoted to Sergeant and transferred to the CVE Central Troop.
Senior Trooper James W. Phelps was promoted to Sergeant and transferred to Post 1, Mayfield.
Master Trooper Brinton L. Rollins was promoted to Sergeant and transferred to Post 6, Dry Ridge.
Master Trooper Keith A. Saylor was promoted to Sergeant and transferred to Post 3, Bowling Green.
Commercial Vehicle Officer II Mark B. Scott was promoted to Sergeant and transferred to the CVE East Troop.
Senior Trooper Matthew S. Whalen was promoted to Sergeant and transferred to Post 16, Henderson.
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