Colonel Michael Turner

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[Colonel Michael Turner @MSHPColonel]

Effective June 1, 2026, Captain Andrew O. Tourney will transfer from the Gaming Division to Troop H where he will serve as the troop commander.

[Colonel Michael Turner @MSHPColonel]

Captain Shawn P. Skoglund, commanding officer of Troop H, St. Joseph, will retire June 1, 2026, after 31 years of dedicated service. Congratulations!
@MSHPTrooperH

[MSHP General HQ @MSHPTrooperGHQ]

Today is National Peace Officers Memorial Day. We honor and remember those law enforcement officers who made the ultimate sacrifice. #PoliceWeek #PeaceOfficersMemorialDay

[Colonel Michael Turner @MSHPColonel]

Congratulations to Mr. Brian K. Hoey, Crime Laboratory Division Director, who will retire on June 1, 2026, after 33 years of dedicated service!

[Colonel Michael Turner @MSHPColonel]

The Missouri State Highway Patrol extends our condolences to the @MassStatePolice and to the family and friends of Trooper Kevin Trainor. His service and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

[Colonel Michael Turner @MSHPColonel]

Effective May 1, 2026, Driver Examiner Chief Kristen D. Deraps, Troop F, will be promoted to Assistant Division Director and will transfer to General Headquarters to serve as an Assistant Division Director in the Driver and Vehicle Safety Division.

[Colonel Michael Turner @MSHPColonel]

Effective May 1, 2026: Lieutenant Garrett J. Loring, Division of Drug and Crime Control (DDCC), General Headquarters, Jefferson City, will be promoted to captain and will transfer to Troop G, Willow Springs, where he will serve as commander.
>> https://t.co/p6oGOGyHKi

[Colonel Michael Turner @MSHPColonel]

Congratulations to Captain Bruce D. Fiske, commanding officer of Troop G, Willow Springs, who will retire May 1, 2026, after 30 years of dedicated service!
>> https://t.co/mw1EhpYe6M

[Colonel Michael Turner @MSHPColonel]

#NationalPublicSafetyTelecommunicatorsWeek #NPSTW

[Colonel Michael Turner @MSHPColonel]

On behalf of myself and the Missouri State Highway Patrol, we send our heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of @OHPDPS Trooper Vernon Brake. His service and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

[Colonel Michael Turner @MSHPColonel]

The Missouri State Highway Patrol extends our condolences to the @SLMPD and to the family and friends of Officer Gregory Triplett. His service and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

[St. Louis Metropolitan Police @SLMPD]

We’re devastated.

Our beloved colleague and friend, Police Officer Gregory Triplett, 58, fought til the very end. He passed away after suffering a medical emergency during a training exercise.

[Colonel Michael Turner @MSHPColonel]

🍀Have a safe St. Patrick's Day!🍀

[Colonel Michael Turner @MSHPColonel]

On behalf of myself and the Missouri State Highway Patrol, we send our heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of @PAStatePolice Corporal Timothy J. O’Connor Jr.

His service and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

[PA State Police @PAStatePolice]

The Department is deeply saddened to announce the loss of a dedicated member of our ranks, Corporal Timothy J. O’Connor Jr. He served as a Patrol Unit Supervisor at PSP Embreeville and was killed in the line of duty on March 8. Read more at https://t.co/ONyj2kBIDp.

[Colonel Michael Turner @MSHPColonel]

The Missouri State Highway Patrol extends our condolences to the @NCSHP and to the family and friends of Master Trooper Steven Perry. His service and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

[North Carolina State Highway Patrol @NCSHP]

@NCSHP is deeply saddened to announce the line-of-duty death of Master Trooper Steven J. Perry in Durham County on March 1, 2026.

[Colonel Michael Turner @MSHPColonel]

On behalf of myself and the entire Missouri State Highway Patrol, we extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Christian County Sheriff's Office Deputy Gabriel Ramirez and Deputy Michael Hislope. Their service and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

[Colonel Michael Turner @MSHPColonel]

On behalf of myself and the Missouri State Highway Patrol, we send our heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Florida Highway Patrol
Trooper Michael Diego.

His service and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

[FLHSMV @FLHSMV]

The Florida Highway Patrol honors the life and service of Trooper Michael Diego, who tragically passed away in the line of duty on February 18, 2026. While participating in a competitive process for the Patrol's Criminal Interdiction Unit at the FHP Training Academy, ...

[Colonel Michael Turner @MSHPColonel]

The Missouri State Highway Patrol extends our condolences to the @Arizona_DPS and to the family and friends of Pilot Robert Bruce Skankey and State Trooper Paramedic Hunter Bennett. Their service and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

[Dept. of Public Safety @Arizona_DPS]

With profound sadness, AZDPS announces the loss of Pilot Robert B. Skankey and State Trooper/Paramedic Hunter R. Bennett, who were killed in the line of duty on Feb. 4, 2026, when Ranger 56 crashed while responding to an active shooter in Flagstaff.

[Colonel Michael Turner @MSHPColonel]

On behalf of myself and the Missouri State Highway Patrol, we send our heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of @NJSP Sergeant First Class Sean Acker. His service and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

[NJSP - New Jersey State Police @NJSP]

It is with great sorrow that Acting Superintendent LTC David Sierotowicz announces the untimely passing of Sergeant First Class Sean Acker #6889, Division Staff Section, on February 4, 2026, due to a medical condition that resulted from a work-related injury.

[Colonel Michael Turner @MSHPColonel]

Effective February 1, 2026, Lieutenant Scott A. Ballard will be promoted to the rank of captain and will serve as the commander of the Human Resources Division.

[Colonel Michael Turner @MSHPColonel]

Effective February 1, 2026, Lieutenant Joseph A. Veasman will be promoted to the rank of captain and will remain with the Professional Standards Division, General Headquarters, Jefferson City, MO.