Hughes’ appointment comes as the troopers face continued diversity and staff retention challenges.
Maurice “Mo” Hughes has been promoted to colonel of the Alaska State Troopers, becoming the force’s first Black leader.
He succeeds Bryan Barlow, who was promoted to deputy commissioner of the state Department of Public Safety. The moves, announced this week, took effect Thursday. Barlow succeeds Leon Morgan as deputy commissioner. Morgan is retiring.
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