(LITTLE ROCK) – Four Arkansas State Troopers were recommended for promotion today during a regular monthly meeting of the Arkansas State Police Commission.  The recommendations were presented by Colonel William J. Bryant, Director of the Arkansas State Police and unanimously approved by the State Police Commission.

  Corporal Brian Williams, 30, of North Little Rock, was promoted to the rank of sergeant.

  In his new position Sergeant Williams will serve as a post supervisor assigned to the department’s Highway Patrol Division, Troop A, headquartered at Little Rock.  Sergeant Williams is an eight year veteran of the department.

  Corporal Darrell Astin, 54, of Forrest City, was promoted to the rank of sergeant.

  In his new position Sergeant Astin will serve as a post supervisor assigned to the department’s Highway Patrol Division, Troop D, headquartered at Forrest City.  Sergeant Astin is a twenty-eight year veteran of the department.

  Corporal Robert Wilson, 46, of Ashdown, was promoted to the rank of sergeant.

  In his new position Sergeant Wilson will serve as a post supervisor assigned to the department’s Highway Patrol Division, Troop G, headquartered at Hope.  Sergeant Wilson is a twelve year veteran of the department.

  Corporal Matthew Toon, 30, of Greenbrier, was promoted to the rank of sergeant.

  In his new position Sergeant Toon will serve as a post supervisor assigned to the department’s Highway Patrol Division, Troop H, headquartered at Fort Smith.  Sergeant Toon is a six year veteran of the department.