Monday, February 8, 2010
Governor Jay Nixon named Maj. Ronald K. Replogle as the new superintendent of the Missouri Highway Patrol Monday.
Maj. Ronald K. Replogle
Replogle, a 26-year veteran who rose through the ranks to become commander of the Patrol’s Criminal Investigation Bureau, will become superintendent following the retirement of Col. James F. Keathley at the end of February.
“Ron Replogle is the right person for this position of great responsibility,” Nixon said. “He has shown that he is tough and smart, two qualities vital to leading a statewide law enforcement agency of 2,200 men and women charged with protecting 5.9 million Missourians. Major Replogle has demonstrated his ability to work in sync with local law enforcement agencies in fighting crime, and that also is one of the reasons I’ve selected him to be the next Highway Patrol superintendent.”
Replogle, 49, joined the Highway Patrol in 1984 after graduating second in his class from the Missouri State Highway Patrol Academy. Starting out as a trooper in field operations, he became director of the Division of Drug and Crime Control in 2001 and then commander of the Criminal Investigation Bureau in 2006. His service also includes more than three years as an investigator and assistant director with the Professional Standards Division.
As commander of the Criminal Investigation Bureau and director of the Division of Drug and Crime Control, he has worked closely with numerous federal agencies on homeland security and has participated in national and international training on counterterrorism.
“Ron Replogle is an outstanding leader, and was an ideal candidate to take the helm at the Highway Patrol,” said John Britt, director of the Missouri Department of Public Safety. Britt assisted Nixon in the interview and selection process.
Replogle is a native of Marshfield, Mo. He and his wife, Cindy, have two sons. His appointment now moves to the Missouri Senate for confirmation.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol includes more than 1,000 troopers and an additional 1,200 support staff. The Highway Patrol is divided into nine troops, with troop headquarters located around the state. Created by state law in 1931, the Missouri State Highway Patrol has evolved from a highway patrolling force to a full-service, accredited law enforcement agency.
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