NEWS RELEASE: June 28, 2006
FROM: The Kansas Highway Patrol
CONTACT: LT John Eichkorn 785-296-6800
Trooper Edna R. Buttler
Johnson and Wyandotte Counties Receives New Trooper
Colonel William Seck, Superintendent of the Kansas Highway Patrol, has assigned Trooper Matthew Rumsey to Johnson and Wyandotte counties. Trooper Rumsey received the assignment following his recent completion of an extensive 22-week basic law enforcement course at the Patrol’s Training Academy in Salina.
Trooper Rumsey graduated from East High School in Wichita, Kan., and has a bachelor’s degree in general studies with an emphasis in human development/crime and delinquency from the University of Kansas. Prior to joining the Patrol, Rumsey was an officer with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department.
Trooper Rumsey has begun his field duties under the supervision of Trooper James Oehm. Upon completion of field training, Trooper Rumsey will assume patrol duties in Johnson and Wyandotte counties.