Connie R. Gartin retired from the NC State Highway Patrol on June 1, 2021 after 32 years in Communications. During her career, she was a Supervisor, CTO Coordinator for the Patrol, General Instructor, Lead Instructor, and part of the Member Assistance Team for peer counseling. She was awarded the Advanced Telecommunicator Certificate by the NC DOJ. She continues to teach, enjoys traveling and time with her family and friends. Her motto is, "Can't stop, won't stop!"