The Arkansas State Police Commission announced in a news release Thursday that they have approved recommendations for promotions during a regularly scheduled meeting of the commissioners.  The recommendations were presented to the commission by Colonel Bill Bryant, Director of the Arkansas State Police.

Lieutenant Scott Russell, 54, of Grant County, was promoted to the rank of captain and will assume commander duties within the Highway Patrol Division, Troop L, headquartered in Lowell.  He is one of six who were also promoted up in their respective positions.

According to sources, Captain Russell is an 18-year state police veteran and most recently has been assigned as commander of CID, Company A, headquartered at Little Rock.