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Fairhope Police promote four officers and honors two as officers of the quarter
Summary
The Fairhope Police Department promoted four officers — including a lieutenant and multiple sergeants/corporals — and presented officer‑of‑the‑quarter awards for recent investigative and narcotics work.
The Fairhope Police Department held a presentation at Wednesday’s council meeting to announce promotions and recognize officers for recent work.
Chief Hollinghead introduced promotions and award recipients and described them as examples of leadership and dedication. "We are here today not only to recognize a group of dedicated officers for their well deserved promotions, but also to honor 2 exceptional officers who are receiving the Officer of the Quarter Awards," the chief said.
Promotions announced during the presentation: - Charles Varnado — promoted to lieutenant; assigned as support services commander over corrections and dispatch. - Joshua Cryer — promoted to sergeant; will supervise the investigations unit. - Logan Duplichain — promoted to corporal; will serve in patrol after work in investigations. - Andrew Babb — promoted to corporal; longtime canine unit leader, now assigned to patrol.
The department also presented Officer of the Quarter awards. Corporal Logan Duplichain was recognized for work on multiple burglary cases that resulted in recovery of stolen property, including firearms. Officer Drake Rollins was recognized for a recent investigation that led to a felony fentanyl trafficking arrest and related prosecutions.
Chief Hollinghead thanked the council and mayor for support and called the promotions and awards "a chance to recognize the hard work, leadership, and dedication" of the officers. There was no council vote associated with the recognitions; the presentation was an informational item and an opportunity for the city to acknowledge personnel milestones.
