The Commander of the Nebraska State Patrol Troop D Headquarters- North Platte, Captain Jim Parish, will retire on Tuesday, December 31, 2013, after dedicating 36 years to serving and protecting the citizens of Nebraska as an officer and commander.
“Through his work with the Nebraska State Patrol and his involvement in the community, Jim has devoted his career to serving the citizens of Nebraska,” said Colonel David Sankey, Superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol. “His dedication, knowledge and compassion will be greatly missed.”
Parish, 58, has been the Commander of Troop D- North Platte since January 1996. He began his career in 1977, with the Field Services Division in Lincoln. During his time as a trooper, he served as an instructor for DUI detection and apprehension. In 1983, Parish transferred into the Investigative Services Division stationed in Lexington. He was later promoted to sergeant in North Platte, before being promoted to Lieutenant in Investigative Services and stationed in Omaha. Parish was reassigned to the Field Services Division in 1993 and subsequently promoted to Captain in Command of Troop D Headquarters- North Platte.
Captain Parish holds a Bachelors of Science Degree in Industrial Education and is a 1998 graduate of the FBI National Academy.
Parish, and his wife Lisa will celebrate their 36th wedding anniversary onDecember 28, they have four sons.