MEDIA RELEASE__Trooper Richard E. Donovan, Polygraph Unit, was promoted to the rank of sergeant on June 28 and was recognized on Sept. 14 by Colonel Charles A. Jones, Patrol superintendent, during a ceremony at the Patrol’s Training Academy. Sergeant Donovan transferred from his previous assignment in the Polygraph Unit to serve as assistant post commander at the Findlay District Investigations.  

Sergeant Donovan began his Patrol career in October 2014 as a member of the 157th Academy Class. He earned his commission in April of the following year and was assigned to the Fremont Post. As a trooper, he also served at the Findlay District Investigations. He earned the master trooper designation in 2024.

Sergeant Donovan earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from the University of Buffalo in 2013.

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