STATE POLICE COMMISISON APPROVES NOMINATIONS FOR CAPTAIN POSITIONS WITHIN CRIMINAL DIVISION

Thursday, May 10, 2007

(LITTLE ROCK) - The Arkansas State Police Commission today approved the recommendation of Colonel Steve Dozier, Director of the Arkansas State Police, to promote two of the department’s Criminal Investigation Division company commanders to the rank of captain.

Lieutenant Henry LaMar, 52, of Little Rock, was promoted to the rank of captain. He is a 28 year veteran of the department and most recently has been commander of CID, Company A. Captain LaMar will assume new duties with his promotion assigned to the CID – Eastern Region.

Lieutenant Tommy Cleveland, 56, of Mountain View, was promoted to the rank of captain. He is a 30 year veteran of the department and most recently has been commander of CID, Company D. Captain Cleveland will assume new duties with his promotion assigned to the CID – Western Region.