Troop B Announces Promotions

Trooper Ty B. Smith will be promoted to corporal and designated the assistant supervisor of Troop B, Zone 7, serving the citizens of Knox and Lewis counties. Smith was appointed to the Patrol on January 2, 2017, as a member of the 104th Recruit Class. Upon completion of the Patrol Academy, he as assigned to Troop B, Zone 6, serving the citizens of Scottland and Clark counties. Corporal Smith graduated from Van Buren High School in Iowa. He holds a bachelor’s degree in justice systems from Truman State University in Kirksville, Mo.

Trooper Taylor K. Leftwich will be promoted to corporal and designated the assistant zone supervisor of Troop B, Zone 8, serving the citizens of Marion and Ralls counties. Leftwich was appointed to the Patrol on July 2, 2018, as a member of the 106th Recruit Class. Upon completion of the Patrol Academy, he was assigned to Troop A, Zone 5, serving the citizens of Ray and Carroll counties. On July 1, 2023, he transferred to Troop B, Zone 7, serving the citizens of Knox and Lewis counties. Corporal Leftwich graduated from Palmyra High School in Palmyra, MO. He holds a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and business administration from Culver-Stockton College in Canton, Mo.