The Arkansas State Police Commission approved several promotions Wednesday, and three of the newly promoted staffers will be assigned to work in Pine Bluff.
Sgt. Randall Dias, 49, of Ozark, was promoted to the rank of lieutenant. Dias, a 21-year veteran of the State Police, most recently has served as a post supervisor assigned to the Highway Patrol Division, Troop H, headquartered at Fort Smith. He will assume new duties as assistant troop commander of Highway Patrol Division, Troop E, Pine Bluff.
Cpl. Lori Whillock, 52, of Gentry, was promoted to the rank of sergeant. Whillock, a 17-year veteran of the State Police, most recently has served in the Highway Patrol Division, Troop L, headquartered at Springdale. She will assume new duties as a Special Agent supervisor assigned to the Criminal Investigation Division, Company B, headquartered at Pine Bluff.
Cpl. Jack Young, 37, of Fordyce, was promoted to the rank of sergeant. Young, a 10-year veteran of the State Police, most recently has served in the Highway Patrol Division, Troop F, headquartered at Warren. He will assume post supervisor duties assigned to Highway Patrol Division, Troop E, Pine Bluff.