The Arkansas State Police announced two promotions to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel today and one promotion to Major. The recommendations were presented by Colonel Mike Hagar, State Police Director, and approved by the commissioners during a meeting of the Arkansas State Police Commission.
Captain Mike Kennedy, 48, of Saline County, was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and will assume the position of Deputy Director of Administrative Operations for the department. Lieutenant Colonel Kennedy is a 29-year veteran of the department and had previously been assigned as the commander of the Executive Protection Unit in Little Rock.
Major Jason Aaron, 48, of Faulkner County, was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and will assume the position of Deputy Director of Field Operations for the department. Lieutenant Colonel Aaron is a 25-year veteran of the department and had previously been assigned as the commander of the Highway Patrol Division.
Captain Ron Casey, 56, of Grant County was promoted to the rank of Major. Major Casey is a 30-year veteran of the department and has most recently been assigned as commander of Highway Patrol, Troop K. Major Casey will immediately assume command of the Highway Patrol Division.