New state troopers take to the highways

Trooper Richard Stanley

DU QUOIN – The Illinois State Police District 13 wishes to welcome Trooper Richard Stanley. Trooper Stanley is a 5 year veteran of Mount Vernon Police Department. He recently graduated the Illinois State Police Academy from Cadet Class 126 where he served as class president. After completing the 25 weeks of training at the Academy, he has now begun a 14 week Field Training Program in District 13.

We also wish to congratulate Troopers Ronald Brooks and Zachary Brooks for their placement in Illinois State Police District 21 Ashkum upon graduation from Cadet Class 126. Trooper Ronald Brooks received a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Southern Illinois University, and served three years as a police officer/detective for the Murphysboro Police Department. (Pictured second.) Trooper Zachary Brooks received a Bachelor’s Degree in Administration of Justice from Southern Illinois University, served three years as a police officer for the Murphysboro Police Department, and also served two years as a conservation officer for the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. (Pictured third.)