COLUMBUS, OH (CRAWFORD COUNTY NOW)—Staff Lieutenant Scott C. Rike was promoted to the rank of captain on December 3 and was recognized today by Colonel Charles A. Jones, Patrol superintendent, during a ceremony at the Patrol’s Training Academy. Captain Rike remained at the Bucyrus District Headquarters and will serve as district commander.

Captain Rike began his Patrol career in April 1998 as a member of the 131st Academy Class. He earned his commission in October of that year and was assigned to the Wooster Post. As a trooper, he also served at the Canton Post. In 2001, he earned a certificate of recognition and in 2002, he was named the Canton Post Trooper of the Year. In 2005, he was promoted to the rank of sergeant and was assigned to the Findlay Post. As a sergeant, he also served at the Ashland, Canton, Marion and Bucyrus posts. In 2016, he was promoted to lieutenant and remained at the Bucyrus Post as the post commander. In 2021, he was promoted to staff lieutenant and was assigned to the Findlay District Headquarters to serve as assistant district commander. As staff lieutenant, he also served at the Bucyrus District Headquarters.

Captain Rike earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in criminal justice from Tiffin University in 1994.