Turner
JEFFERSON CITY — Gov.-elect Mike Kehoe has chosen Maj. Michael A. Turner to serve as the next superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The appointment, which is subject to Missouri Senate confirmation, would become effective on Feb. 1.
Turner succeeds Col. Eric Olson, a 34-year veteran of the highway patrol who announced his retirement Thursday.
“My administration is ready to get to work on improving safety and security in our communities, and I look forward to Major Turner and our MSHP troopers playing a large role in that effort,†Kehoe said in a news release.
Turner currently serves as commander of the highway patrol’s Field Operations Bureau. He has direct oversight responsibility for all nine troops, the Aircraft Division, and the Water Patrol Division.
“I’m humbled to receive this appointment and look forward to working with Governor-Elect Kehoe and incoming DPS Director James to take care of our troopers on the road, enforce laws to improve public safety, and strengthen the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s distinguished reputation as the state’s premiere law enforcement agency,†Turner said in a statement.
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Turner joined the highway patrol on Jan. 1, 1996. He was born in Texas and grew up in Kansas City.
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