Featured Trooper recognized for his efforts GINNY HINES Apr 14, 2014 Apr 14, 2014 0 Master Trooper Kirk Hensley Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save GINNY HINES A trooper who spent years developing a program to fight crime and save lives has been rewarded for his dedication.kAm#646?E=J[ |4s@H6== C6D:56?E 2?5 }]r] w:89H2J !2EC@= |2DE6C %C@@A6C z:C< w6?D=6J C646:G65 E96 #:492C5 r@C=6J pH2C5 7C@> E96 #68:@? r {2H t?7@C46>6?E r@F?4:=] xE :D E96 9:896DE 9@?@C 36DE@H65 3J #68:@? r[ 2?5 :D “8:G6? 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