Hank Trout Named Dexter Police Chief

Dexter, MO - The Dexter Board of Aldermen met in closed executive session on Monday, April 12, 2021 appointing Hank Trout as Dexter's Police Chief.

Trevor Pulley retired as police chief to be named Dexter's City Administrator also during the meeting.

Trout graduated the Missouri Law Enforcement Academy in 1988 with over 33 years of law enforcement.  He joined the Army and was stationed at Ft. Leonardwood where he was a military police officer.

He is married to wife, Renee of 36 years and they have two children in college, Nicholas and Megan.

In 2006 Trout became the commander of the Stoddard County Major Case Squad.

"I am thankful for this opportunity to become the Chief of Police at Dexter," commented Trout.  "I am very appreciative of Trevor who had the confidence in my abilities to handle this job and to recommend me for this position."

"I know I have some big shoes to fill and it is strange as a new chief I don't have an agenda on the first day," continued Trout.  "That's because Trevor left the department in such great shape.  We have outstanding officers, dispatchers, and staff."

"I have worked in law enforcement for 33 years," stated Trout.  "I want to continue that leadership that Trevor instilled and continue to serve the community as well."