The Board of Public Works and Safety approved promotions for three Kokomo Police Department officers on July 2, 2025.

Chief Stout recommended the promotions: Sergeant Fogg (badge No. 400) to lieutenant; Specialist Drew Wallsmith (badge No. 389) to sergeant; and Officer Adam Martin (badge No. 466) to sergeant. The board approved the promotions; the newly promoted officers will begin a 180-day probationary period that the board specified will begin Sunday, July 6, 2025.

A board member moved to approve the promotions subject to the 180-day probationary period; after a second, the chair called for ayes and announced the motion carried. No additional conditions or salary details were presented in the meeting transcript.