JULY 14, 2022

The Arkansas State Police Commission has approved the recommendations of Colonel Bill Bryant, state police director, to promote in rank, two Arkansas State Troopers.

Captain Michael B. Moyer, 47, of Faulkner County, was promoted to the rank of major and will assume command of the department’s Regulatory Services Division and Building Services headquartered at Little Rock.

Major Moyer is a 19 year veteran of the state police and most recently has served as assistant commander within the Regulatory Division.

Sergeant Phillip A. Pierce, 52, of Sebastian County, was promoted to the rank lieutenant and will assume command of the department’s Criminal Investigation Division, Company D, in Fort Smith.

Lieutenant Pierce is a 28 year veteran of the department and most recently has served as a special agent supervisor and acting commander in Company D.