The Montgomery Police Department held a promotion ceremony (date not specified) to advance 26 officers to the ranks of corporal, sergeant and lieutenant and to administer the oath of office to newly appointed chief of staff Atis Bridal.

The event recognized the promotions and emphasized leadership, training and community service as central responsibilities for the newly promoted officers. Chief of Police James Greyboys said the promotions reflect “strength, talent, and the growth within the MPD,” and noted that Atis Bridal "brings over two decades of incredible law enforcement experience and education to our ranks." Judge Angela Starr administered the oath to Bridal during the ceremony.

Why it matters: Promotions change who is responsible for day-to-day supervision, training and operational decisions inside the department and can affect how police units are managed. Department leaders and the mayor framed the changes as part of a broader emphasis on leadership, accountability and community trust.

Most important facts
- The department presented 26 promotions across the ranks of corporal, sergeant and lieutenant. The promotional certificates were read aloud and names announced during the ceremony, including Tremaine Bascom; Torrance Bowens; Christopher C. Brown; Fantavia Brown; Deandre J. Burton; Jonathan Cooper; Marquise Dickens; Alexandria Goodson; Nicole D. Hoots; Caleb O. Peterson; Alex Pedway; Taylor A. Recker; Jose Ruiz; Dantavius Scott; Kenneth C. Sink; Kendrick Wright; Silvetta M. Augusto; Lee Blaylock; Quinterius J. Brooks; Shamaya A. Jackson; Sequoia Ruiz; Sarnay Trapp; Adam Wright; John Cullen; and Tina L. McGriff.
- Atis Bridal was sworn in as chief of staff; the oath was administered by Judge Angela Starr. Bridal said her responsibilities include ensuring the safety and security of those who work, live and play in Montgomery and “to ensure the mental and physical wellness of the men and women of MPD.”
- Mayor Stephen Reed and Chief Greyboys spoke at the ceremony, stressing continued departmental investment and a focus on leadership and standards. Mayor Reed said the city would “continue to invest in the Montgomery Police Department” and pursue best practices.

Supporting details and context
Chief of Police James Greyboys framed the promotions as recognition of service and as a transition to greater responsibilities, saying promotions require leadership, mentorship and accountability. Greyboys introduced Bridal and credited her experience as a reason she would aid the department’s development.

Jeremy Reed (introduced in the program) addressed the ceremony and urged promoted officers to adopt a ‘‘servant mindset,’’ describing promotion as “a promise” to lead with courage, fairness and integrity. Multiple promoted officers offered brief remarks thanking family, command staff and colleagues and stressing sacrifice and service; Corporal Nicole Hoots and Sergeant Quintarris Brooks each spoke about family support and career perseverance.

Speakers also highlighted the personal costs of policing—missed birthdays, holidays and other family events—and thanked families for support. Bridal and other leaders emphasized training, accountability and a commitment to constitutional policing; Bridal explicitly referenced authority “under the color of law, the state of Alabama” and the obligation to “uphold the U.S. Constitution.”

Discussion versus action
- Discussion/remarks: Department leaders, the mayor and promoted officers delivered speeches about leadership, sacrifice, training and community trust.
- Direction/assignment: No policy changes, reassignments, budget approvals or formal directives were recorded in the transcript.
- Formal action: The transcript records the ceremonial swearing-in of Atis Bridal as chief of staff and the presentation of promotional certificates to 26 officers; the oath was administered by Judge Angela Starr.

What’s next / bottom line
The ceremony formalized promotions and placed new supervisors into roles with increased responsibility for training and oversight. No formal council votes, budget decisions or operational reassignments were recorded in the transcript; further operational changes or written orders would appear in departmental personnel records or subsequent public agendas.