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Georgetown recognizes two police promotions at council meeting
Summary
The Georgetown Police Department held a brief promotion ceremony during the council meeting. Chief of Police announced promotions, naming James Bowen to the rank of patrolman first and commending officers for their service.
Georgetown’s council meeting included a promotional ceremony in which the chief of police recognized officers for service and announced promotions.
The police chief presented promotions, naming James Bowen and another officer for advancement and saying they had demonstrated the necessary patrol and investigatory skills to take on increased responsibilities. The chief said he conferred upon the officers the duties, responsibilities and compensation commensurate with the rank of patrolman first. The chief displayed certificates or similar recognition during the meeting and council members thanked the officers for their service.
There was no formal vote recorded for the promotions; the items were ceremonial recognitions by the chief and acknowledgement by the council. The chief noted the promotions as part of the department’s personnel management and said the recognition was intended both for the officers and for the public to see the town’s appreciation.
Council members and others thanked the officers and encouraged community support. The meeting record includes several congratulatory remarks but no implementation details such as effective pay dates or promotional orders beyond the chief’s announcement.
