Col. Randy Glover was sworn in as the 24th commander of the N.C. Highway Patrol this morning in a formal ceremony at the Old State Capitol.
Gov. Beverly Perdue praised Glover, 49, as a dedicated trooper she had watched rise through the ranks for years, from the time he was assigned in 1987 to patrol the roads around her hometown in New Bern, reports Michael Biesecker.
"He can lead by example," Perdue said. "The standard to be a state trooper is so high. I believe Randy Glover will maintain that high standard."
Glover is a 29 year veteran of the patrol, which has been beset in recent months with questions over trooper conduct and controversial personnel decisions. He has already ordered a review of the patrol’s management practices and new ethics training for all supervisors.
"I will not be swayed by special interest," Glover said. "I will not yield to personal agendas, private vices or political pressures. I will not embarrass the governor’s office, the department that I work for, or the citizens of this great state. My promise is to instill a sense of pride I hope will spread throughout this organization. If my flame dims and I am not capable … I will step aside and relinquish my position."
Glover replaces Col. Walter J. Wilson Jr., who announced his retirement in June after only one year in the top job.
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