Submitted by
Dee Loflin, SMT Manager/Writer

Poplar Bluff, Missouri - Captain George E. Ridens, commanding officer of Troop E, Poplar Bluff, is pleased to announce the promotion of Trooper Clark D. Parrott to the rank of corporal. Corporal Parrott will remain in his current assignment as the Troop E Public Information and Education Officer, which serves 13 counties in Southeast Missouri.

Corporal Parrott joined the Patrol on October 20, 2002, as a member of the 80th Recruit Class. Upon graduating from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy in Jefferson City, he was assigned to Troop H, Zone 4. In 2008, Corporal Parrott transferred to Troop E, Zone 8. In 2011, he was named the Troop E Public Information and Education Officer.

Corporal Parrott is a graduate of West Plains High School and Missouri State University-West Plains. Corporal Parrott and his wife Michele (Bowles), have three children, Jordan, Natalie, and Hunter.

Troop E Headquarters are located at 4947 Highway 67 North in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.  Troop E is one of the original six troops within the Highway Patrol and was first located in Sikeston in 1931 and later moved to Poplar Bluff in 1937.  Troop E is authorized 92 uniformed officers, 60 uniformed civilians, and 12 civilian employees assigned to 13 counties in Southeast Missouri.  The following counties are served by Troop E:  Bollinger, Butler, Cape Girardeau, Dunklin, Iron, Madison, Mississippi, New Madrid, Pemiscot, Ripley, Scott, Stoddard, and Wayne.

Congratulations Officer Parrot!  The Dexter community is proud of you and your accomplishments.  Thank you for your dedication to keeping us safe.