Two Arkansas State Police corporals have been promoted to the rank of sergeant.  The recommendations for promotion from Colonel Bill Bryant, state police director, were approved today during a regular monthly meeting of the Arkansas State Police Commission.

  Corporal Phillip Roark, 47, of Lawrence County was promoted to the rank of sergeant and will be assigned to Highway Patrol Division, Troop B, post supervisor duties.

  Sergeant Roark, a 21 year veteran of the department, had previously been assigned to highway patrol duties in Jackson County.

  Corporal Shawn Mason, 42, of Lonoke County was promoted to the rank of sergeant and will be assigned to duties within the Administrative Services Division, Training Section as supervisor of the state police driving track.

  Sergeant Mason, a 12 year veteran of the department, had previously been assigned to the state police training and recruiting sections.