Gallatin native, bureau commander to retire from MSHP Executive Service Bureau of Patrol

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KQTV) -- The Missouri State Highway Patrol announced Gallatin native and Bureau Commander Major Scott A. Shipers will retire Jan. 1 after 30 years of service.

Shipers was appointed to the Patrol on Jan. 1, 1996, as a member of the 71st Recruit Class. Upon completing his training at the Patrol's Law Enforcement Academy, he was assigned to Troop H, Zone 3 in Harrison and Gentry Counties.

Shipers was promoted on April 1, 2001, to corporal and designated assistant zone supervisor of Zone 7 in Clinton and Caldwell Counties. He was then promoted to sergeant on June 27, 2004, and designated supervisor of Zone 7.

Shipers took on the role of lieutenant on Sept. 1, 2011, and was assigned to Troop A Headquarters in Lee's Summit. He was promoted to captain and designated commanding in that capacity. Some roles involved direct oversight for the Budget and Procurement, Governor's Security, Research and Development divisions and governmental affairs.

Shipers grew up in Gallatin, Missouri and graduated from Gallatin High School in 1992. He earned a Bachelor of Science in justice systems from Truman State University in Kirksville, Missouri, in 1997.

In 2015, Shipers graduated from Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command. He completed the Police Leadership, West Point Model course in 2019.

Shipers and his wife, Andrea (Trussel), have two children, Broday and Briggs.