Columbus police holds promotion day for 23 members
A big congratulations is in order today after the Columbus Police Department held a promotion day for 23 members.
Image: CPDGA 16 officers were promoted to Corporal.
Officer Michael Aguilar was promoted to Corporal. Officer Darquis Brown was promoted to Corporal. Officer Chance Cleland was promoted to Corporal. Officer Michael Clements was promoted to Corporal. Officer Aaron Hoffa was promoted to Corporal. Officer Andrew Kern was promoted to Corporal. Officer Emeterio Maeda was promoted to Corporal. Officer Chase Phelps was promoted to Corporal. Officer Mary Macy Ruiz was promoted to Corporal. Officer Eric Stracener was promoted to Corporal. Officer Jakeob Tagita was promoted to Corporal. Officer Logan Waldie was promoted to Corporal. Officer Chris Whitehead was promoted to Corporal. Officer James Whiteman was promoted to Corporal. Officer Emily Wolfley was promoted to Corporal. Officer Adil Zaman was promoted to Corporal.
Two sergeants were promoted.
Sergeant Christopher Anderson was promoted to Command Sergeant and Command Sergeant Alan Malone was promoted to Lieutenant.
5 Columbus 911 employees were promoted.
Zach Waldie was promoted to Emergency Communication Technician II. Damekia Anthony was promoted to Emergency Communication Technician III. Alyzabeth Giesen was promoted to Emergency Communication Technician III. Elizabeth Kennedy was promoted to Emergency Communication Technician III. Christina Baum was promoted to 911 Supervisor.
“Their promotions are a testament to their hard work, continuous professional development, and the respect they have earned from their peers and superiors,” the Columbus Police Department said. “We are confident that they will continue to excel in their new roles and make positive contributions to our community’s well-being.”
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