Missouri State Highway Patrol

Today We Remember: Trooper Robert J. "Bob" Kolilis
Trooper Kolilis' story: http://bit.ly/TprKolilis

Congratulations Trooper Robbi Rodriguez-Penaflor, Commercial Vehicle Officer (CVO) Supervisor Mark Counts, and CVO Patrick Patterson!

We saluted our DPS Sworn Team Members of the Month today: Missouri State Highway Patrol Trooper Robbi Rodriguez-Penaflor, Commercial Vehicle Officer (CVO) Supervisor Mark Counts & CVO Patrick Patterson. Together, racing against time, they saved the life of a truck driver experiencing a desperate medical emergency. Great work gentlemen!

Congratulations to the Patrol's Division Director of the Training Division Captain Joe Armistead for graduating from the Missouri Leadership Academy!

*️ The Missouri Leadership Academy is an innovative program that brings together emerging leaders from across all 16 executive departments to build new skills and become better leaders. This leadership program incorporates approaches that are proven successful in other high performing organizations in both the public and private sectors.

Trooper J.D. Ellis was the only member of the Patrol to lose his life while serving in the military during World War II. Trooper Ellis was appointed to the Patrol in 1935. On July 30, 1941, Trooper Ellis was granted a military leave of absence to join the U.S. Armed Forces. At that time, he was a captain, Field Artillery, 2nd Cavalry Division. Almost immediately, he was assigned to duty in the Philippines where he was wounded in the Battle of Bataan and taken prisoner by the Japanese Army. He died in a Japanese prisoner of war camp on October 16, 1942.

Today, we remember 139 of our coworkers lost in the line of duty.
May we never forget their sacrifice while serving the citizens of Missouri.

The Patrol Crime Laboratory opened in May 1936 – one of the first in the country! Pictured is 𝘧𝘶𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 Colonel E.I. "Mike" Hockaday working in the lab in 1939.

This week is National Forensic Science Week! National Forensic Science Week recognizes the crucial contributions that forensic science makes to the criminal justice system. The Patrol would like to thank the men and women of our Crime Lab Division who work behind the scenes and play a vital role in the investigation of crimes.

Whether you keep your boat on private property or at a marina, secure it! It takes only seconds for a thief to steal something.
👉 For tips and additional information on Marine Theft Prevention: https://bit.ly/MSHP_MarineTheftPrevention

On , we commemorate the formation and signing of the U.S. Constitution on September 17, 1787.

𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸! For more information about the proper use of child restraint systems, car seat types, or to schedule a child safety seat inspection, contact the nearest Missouri State Highway Patrol troop headquarters and ask for the public information officer, or visit www.seatcheck.org.
News Release >> https://notes.mshp.dps.mo.gov/si01/si01p001.nsf/9300de8f24f618a68625729800536892/9689a9249c92145686258b97006f31cd?OpenDocument

Today We Remember: Trooper Charles P. Corbin
Trooper Corbin's story: http://bit.ly/TprCorbin

Drive Sober. Pay Attention. Buckle Up.

: Honoring the women of law enforcement. We salute the dedicated women – past and present – who have proudly served and protected their communities and the state of Missouri.

If you find yourself coming up on flashing lights and orange signs, that means it's time to slow down and move over. Do your part in keeping you and highway workers safe 🚧

🚨 AMBER Alert 🚨
Troop A Area
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Children have been located safe. Suspect in custody.

🏍 Motorcycle Safety Tips For Riders & Drivers
https://bit.ly/MSHP-MotorcycleSafety

With a solemn and honorable responsibility, we were privileged to stand among those at the remembrance of Osage Beach Police Officer Phylicia Carson today.

For locations and hours of Driver Examination Stations, please visit https://apps.mshp.dps.mo.gov/HP32DES/DESMap.jsp

To obtain your instruction permit, you must pass the written, vision and road sign recognition tests at an MSHP driver examination station. Find a testing location near you at https://buff.ly/42GN2uK.

DON’T FORGET: A qualified person must accompany you to the license office.

Missouri law requires boats to display the required navigation lights between sunset & sunrise. Required navigation lights differ for the type & size of your vessel.
🛥 Navigation light requirements: bit.ly/2zdsbHh

MSHP Releases Labor Day Holiday Statistics:
Seven people died in traffic crashes, two people died in a boating crash, and one person drowned during the 2024 Labor Day holiday weekend.

News Release >> https://bit.ly/MSHP_LaborDay24

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On behalf of Colonel Eric T. Olson and the entire Missouri State Highway Patrol, we extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Osage Beach Police Officer Phylicia Carson, who lost her life in the line of duty this morning. We also extend condolences to Chief Todd Davis and the men and women who she served alongside at the Osage Beach Police Department.

Be a sober captain.

Drinking and driving don't mix, regardless of whether it's a vehicle or a vessel you're operating. This Labor Day weekend, choose a sober operator. A drunk driving arrest could lead to fines, court costs, and a suspended license. You might be injured in a crash, or even worse, you could harm or 𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹 someone else.

In Missouri, 15 people died and 477 were injured in 1,058 traffic crashes over the 2023 Labor Day holiday.
may be the 𝘶𝘯𝘰𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 end of summer - but safety never ends.
Pay Attention | Follow Traffic Laws | Buckle Up | Drive Sober

MSHP troopers will be patrolling Missouri’s roadways and waterways this Labor Day weekend. They will be enforcing the law, and available to assist the public. If you have an emergency, call 1-800-525-5555 or *55 on a cellular phone.

holiday is a busy boating weekend.
🚤 Share the waterway and use common sense, good judgment, and courtesy to ensure the safety of all.
🚤 Life jackets save lives. Wear It!
🚤 Never operate a vessel while you are impaired.