Lieutenant Mike Hagar, 41, of Conway was promoted to the rank of captain today during a meeting of the Arkansas State Police Commission. The recommendation for promotion was presented to the commission by Colonel Stan Witt, Director of the Arkansas State Police.
Captain Hagar is an eighteen year veteran of the department with more than ten years of service assigned to the department’s Executive Protection Section where he most recently served as acting commander.
Captain Hagar will continue his duties as commander of the State Troopers assigned to the specialized operation of protecting the governor, his immediate family and dignitaries who may be visiting the office or governor’s mansion.