08/19/2026
The Kansas Highway Patrol Superintendent, Colonel Erik Smith, announced that Master Trooper Jonathan Raines has been promoted to Lieutenant. He will serve as the Zone C Field Lieutenant for Troop H.
Raines joined the Patrol on July 6, 2016, as a member of Class #56. Following graduation from the Kansas Highway Patrol Training Academy, he was assigned to his first duty station in Linn County, Troop H. In 2021, he was promoted to Master Trooper. In 2026, he received the Kansas Highway Patrol Peer Recognition Award, which recognizes individuals who exemplify service, integrity, leadership, and community engagement.
A native of De Soto, Kansas, Raines is a graduate of Shawnee Mission North High School. Prior to joining the Patrol, he attended Johnson County Community College, where he earned an Associate of Science and Liberal Arts degree.
The Patrol congratulates Lieutenant Raines on his promotion and wishes him the best in this position.