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Council approves promotion of Officer Zachary Kiefer to sergeant
Summary
Brandon council approved the promotion of Officer Zachary Kiefer to sergeant following hiring-committee interviews; the motion passed by voice vote.
The Brandon City Council approved the promotion of Officer Zachary Kiefer to sergeant after the police hiring committee interviewed candidates and made a unanimous recommendation. Chief (unnamed) told the council the hiring committee, which included Mr. Reid, interviewed candidates and selected Officer Kiefer as the unanimous choice; Kiefer has served in law enforcement since February 2015 and with the City of Brandon since February 2019. Council members made and seconded a motion to approve the promotion, and the motion carried by voice vote.
The chief introduced Officer Kiefer, who attended the meeting with his wife and children. The council offered brief congratulations following the voice vote.
Why it matters: The promotion fills a supervisory role in the department and reflects the department’s internal hiring and promotion process. No additional personnel details, salary or effective date were provided at the meeting.
