The Arkansas State Police Commission approved promotions Thursday, June 10th, including one officer from Saline County. The recommendations were presented to the commission by Colonel Bill Bryant, Director of the Arkansas State Police.

Lieutenant Scott Russell, 54, of Grant County, was promoted to the rank of captain and will assume commander duties within the Highway Patrol Division, Troop L, headquartered in Lowell. Captain Russell is an 18 year state police veteran and most recently has been assigned as commander of CID, Company A, headquartered at Little Rock.

Corporal Jay McAllister, 34, of Saline County, was promoted to the rank of sergeant. He is a ten year veteran of the department. Sergeant McAllister will assume post supervisory duties within the department’s Highway Patrol Division, Troop A, headquartered at Little Rock.

Trooper First Class Wade Schanzlin, 43, of Ouachita County, was promoted to the rank of sergeant.  He is a seven year veteran of the department. Sergeant Schanzlin will assume post supervisory duties within the department’s Highway Patrol Division, Troop F headquartered at Warren.