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6 Smyrna Police Officers Promoted

The Smyrna Police Department held its first ever promotional ceremony Thursday.

Six Smyrna police officers were promoted and recognized at a ceremony held Thursday afternoon at Brawner Hall by the Smyrna Police Department.

This was the first promotional ceremony the department has ever held.

β€œIt is with my great honor to be able to promote these outstanding officers to their new rank," said Smyrna Police Chief David Lee. "With these new promotions come new responsibilities. This includes becoming change agents for the new direction of the Smyrna Police Department.”

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Chief Lee and members of the senior command staff presented the 2013 promotions to the following officers:

  • Lieutenant Jon Carter
  • Lieutenant Frank Durrance
  • Sergeant Celeste Rausch
  • Sergeant Tim Sharples
  • Sergeant Michael Smith
  • Sergeant Rick James

Click here to read more about the officers on the city's website.

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