Captains Jeffrey Drew and Charles Hubbard were promoted to the rank of major today during a meeting of the Arkansas State Police Commission.  The promotions were presented to the commission for consideration by Colonel Bill Bryant, Director of the Arkansas State Police.

  Major Drew, 47, of Searcy, will command the department’s Crimes Against Children Division.  He most recently commanded Troop B of the Arkansas State Police Highway Patrol Division and is a twenty-two year veteran of the department.

  Major Hubbard, 44, of Warren, will command the department’s Administrative Services Division.  He most recently commanded Troop F of the Arkansas State Police Highway Patrol Division and is a twenty-two year veteran of the department.

  Sergeant Jamie Gravier, 41, of Texarkana was promoted to the rank of lieutenant.  He will assume new duties as assistant commander of Arkansas State Police, Highway Patrol Division, Troop G.

  Lieutenant Gravier most recently served as a post supervisor in Troop G.  He is a nineteen year veteran of the department.