Dexter, MO - Newly appointed Dexter Police Chief Hank Trout held a luncheon on Friday, April 16, 2021 for the Dexter Police Department.
Randy Kinder Excavating provided the meal to the police officers and the food was catered by Dhafer's Steakhouse & Fine Dining in Dexter.
Newly appointment Chief Hank Trout presented retiring Chief Trevor Pulley with a plaque.
"I want to start by saying congratulations to Trevor Pulley, as he has now been appointment the new Dexter City Administrator," stated Chief Hank Trout.
"I also want to thank him for having the confidence in me to lead this department, thank you Trevor," continued Trout.
Chief Trout described Trevor as dedicated, hard-working, professional, intelligent, confent, self motivated, and a family man.
"If you strive to be a good officer or leader, you can look at Trevor's character and his work ethic and if you work as hard as he does, you will be successful," stated Trout.
"Trevor Pulley had a vision to make the Dexter Police Department better. He did more in the past three years than most have done in the past twenty years."
He upgraded the computers and made sure the new records management system was up and running with the help of Josh Benton. He updated the Dispatch Center and he had the new squad room added so the officers had the room needed to help make their daily tasks achievable. He helped build the new Evidence Room where and having a conference/Training Room available as well.
Dexter, MO - Newly appointed Dexter Police Chief Hank Trout held a luncheon on Friday, April 16, 2021 for the Dexter Police Department.
Randy Kinder Excavating provided the meal to the police officers and the food was catered by Dhafer's Steakhouse & Fine Dining in Dexter.
The 2020 Police Officer of the Year was announced during the luncheon.
"This officer has shown an aggressive proactive approach which has led to numerous drug arrests over the past year," commented Chief Trout.
"With his dedication to keeping our community safe, it is our honor to give this award," continued Trout.
The 2020 Dexter Police Department Officer of the Year is Corey Martinez.
Dexter, MO - Newly appointed Dexter Police Chief, Hank Trout, held a luncheon on Friday, April 16, 2021 for the Dexter Police Department.
Randy Kinder Excavating provided the meal to the police officers and the food was catered by Dhafer's Steakhouse & Fine Dining in Dexter.
The Dexter Police Department 2020 Communication Officer of the Year was presented during the luncheon.
"This dispatcher has shown a willingness to learn and she has demonstrated that she has the skill set to become a great dispater," commented Trout.
"We appreciate your hard work and dedication to our department," he continued.
The 2020 Communication Officer of the Year was awarded to Brittany Bryant.
Dexter, MO - The Dexter Elks hosted their annual Student of the Year Banquet on Tuesday, April 13, 2021.
Each year the Dexter Elks choose two students to represent seven Stoddard County Schools each month. The students along with their families and high school counselors are invited to a meal prepared and provided by the Elks Lodge members.
Dexter Elks Student of the Month/Year Co-chairperson Dennis Carmack lead the Pledge of Allegiance and a prayer to open the banquet.
The keynote speaker was David Wyman of Essex.
Pictured are the Students of the Month (not all students were able to attend because of sports and other obligations):
Representing Bell City: Mia Dembowski and Austin Hunt
Representing Bloomfield: Abigail Pyland and Parker Heaton
Representing Dexter: Layne Medler and Damon Stearns
Representing Bernie: Sarah Ellenburg and Landon Zoll
Representing Richland: Shelby Mayabb and Devin Duffie
Representing Advance: Nyah Wilson and Landon Dailey
Representing Puxico: Madison McMeans and Caleb Robinson
The female Student of the Year is Sarah Ellenburg of Bernie and the male Student of the Year is Austin Hunt of Bell City.
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Dexter, MO - The Dexter Board of Aldermen met in closed executive session on Monday, April 12, 2021 appointing Hank Trout as Dexter's Police Chief.
Trevor Pulley retired as police chief to be named Dexter's City Administrator also during the meeting.
Trout graduated the Missouri Law Enforcement Academy in 1988 with over 33 years of law enforcement. He joined the Army and was stationed at Ft. Leonardwood where he was a military police officer.
He is married to wife, Renee of 36 years and they have two children in college, Nicholas and Megan.
In 2006 Trout became the commander of the Stoddard County Major Case Squad.
"I am thankful for this opportunity to become the Chief of Police at Dexter," commented Trout. "I am very appreciative of Trevor who had the confidence in my abilities to handle this job and to recommend me for this position."
"I know I have some big shoes to fill and it is strange as a new chief I don't have an agenda on the first day," continued Trout. "That's because Trevor left the department in such great shape. We have outstanding officers, dispatchers, and staff."
"I have worked in law enforcement for 33 years," stated Trout. "I want to continue that leadership that Trevor instilled and continue to serve the community as well."
