10-8 REPORT

2012

A Trooper’s Determination

05.08.12
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Trooper Chris White, of Troop F, will tell you quickly that his determination to be better and do more are the driving forces behind his bodybuilding efforts. He’s shown here getting ready for an upcoming competition, and we think he’s gonna take all the awards! Being a State Trooper and bodybuilding have several things in [...]

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Could You Be That Brave?

05.03.12
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How I sometimes wonder, how brave he must be, He lays his life on the line to protect you and me. I wish sometimes I could just understand, Why people don’t reach out more, or lend a hand. I could never imagine to face what he does everyday, A child abused and crying to not [...]

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Convention Schedule: Trooper Style!

04.18.12

That’s right!  In just a few short weeks, our Mississippi State Troopers Association annual convention is gonna be in full swing.  Here’s our Mardi Gras themed convention schedule.  On Thursday, June 14, MSTA officers and board members will check into the Marriott Courtyard in Gulfport.  Our board dinner will be at 6:30 pm and Trapanni’s [...]

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May 5: Buddy Blackwell Fundraiser

04.09.12

Please join us to help raise money for retired Trooper Buddy Blackwell!  As most of you know, he is recovering from brain cancer surgery and radiation treatment.  Buddy has been there for most all of us at one time or another when we needed help, let’s be there for Buddy!

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Deputy Sheriff Takes Admin Job with DPS

04.09.12

Ken Magee has been a Hinds County deputy sheriff for years.  Just this past January, newly elected Hinds County Sheriff Tyrone Lewis appointed Magee the deputy chief for enforcement.  Now just a few months later, former Hinds County deputy Ken Magee has a new role.  He is the assistant administrator for the Department of Public [...]

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Benefit for our “Buddy!”

04.09.12
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As most of you know, recently retired Mississippi State Trooper Buddy Blackwell was diagnosed with brain cancer. He has undergone surgery and radiation, and is doing very well. Buddy taught so many troopers the fundamentals of effective driving techniques and put together a Charger School. Believe me, if anybody could teach you to get everything [...]

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SWAT Snipers Claim 5th Place in 2012 North American Competition

03.31.12
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CONGRATULATIONS! Troopers Jason Terrell and Bubba Holifield take 5th place in the 2012 North American Sniper Competition. We’re proud of y’all, and keep up the good work SWAT guys! More on the SWAT team in the upcoming Trooper Magazine – they’ll be our feature!

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First Father-Son MHP Duo

03.31.12
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First father-son Mississippi Troopers on the highway patrol. The father is Bernard H. “Hack” Brewer, and he was in Trooper School 5 from June 13, 1948-August 2, 1948. He retired in 1979, and died May 30, 2003; RIP. The son is Franklin Dwain “Frank” Brewer who attended Trooper School 23 from March 17, 1968-May 24, [...]

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April 19. Circle Bar L.E.A.D. Set

03.31.12

The annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Day has been set.  Join all sworn law enforcement officers and retired law enforcement officers on Thursday, April 19. MSTA members please call Roger Blackmon for further details.  This is the annual event sponsored by the late Pat Taylor at his ranch in Foxworth.  Hope to see you there!

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Honor Guard “Bashful” Turnipseed

02.26.12

The MHP Honor Guard has the distinction of presenting the colors at ceremonial events and performing duties at the funerals of fallen Troopers. The leader of the Honor Guard is none other than Criss Turnipseed. In these photos, he was getting ready for an Honor Guard detail when a small child was approaching and asking [...]

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