NewsFebruary 2, 2017
Greitens picks first woman to lead Missouri State Highway Patrol
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Gov. Eric Greitens has nominated the first-ever female superintendent to lead the Missouri State Highway Patrol in its 81-year history. The Republican on Wednesday announced his choice of Lt. Col. Sandy Karsten to be the next highway patrol leader. Her appointment needs Senate confirmation...
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Gov. Eric Greitens has nominated the first-ever female superintendent to lead the Missouri State Highway Patrol in its 81-year history.
The Republican on Wednesday announced his choice of Lt. Col. Sandy Karsten to be the next highway patrol leader. Her appointment needs Senate confirmation.
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Karsten is the assistant superintendent under retiring Col. Bret Johnson, who was appointed by former Democratic governor Jay Nixon. Karsten previously worked as a state trooper in Callaway and Audrain counties.
Karsten said she'll fight to keep troopers safe and be "progressive" in her approach.
Greitens has made law enforcement a top priority for his administration. He touted Karsten's volunteer work and her long career in service during an announcement at the patrol's Jefferson City headquarters.
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