Pyles promoted to major in OSHP Office of Planning, Research and Development
Captain Jacob D. Pyles was promoted to the rank of major on Aug. 25 and was recognized Sept. 17 by Colonel Charles A. Jones, Ohio State Highway Patrol superintendent, during a ceremony at the Patrol’s Training Academy.
Major Pyles transferred from his previous assignment in the Office of Personnel to command the Office of Planning, Research and Development. Major Pyles will become a member of the Patrol’s Senior Staff.
Major Pyles began his Patrol career in October 2001 as a member of the 138th Academy Class. He earned his commission in April of the following year and was assigned to the Lebanon Post. As a trooper, he also served at the Xenia Post. In 2005, he was named District Trooper of the Year and Post Trooper of the Year.
In 2008, Pyles was promoted to the rank of sergeant to serve as assistant post commander at the Wilmington Post. As a sergeant, he also served at the Xenia Post and in the Administrative Investigations Unit. In 2014, Pyles was promoted to lieutenant and transferred to the Professional Standards Unit. As a lieutenant, he also served at the West Jefferson Post.
In 2018, Pyles was promoted to staff lieutenant in the Professional Standards Unit. In 2021, he was promoted to the rank of captain in the Office of Personnel.
Major Pyles earned a certificate in advance leadership training from the John Glenn College of Public Affairs, Public Safety Leadership Academy in 2017. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in criminal justice from Cedarville University in 2002.
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