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Whiteville Police promote two detectives; employee of quarter named
Summary
The Whiteville Police Department presented promotions for two officers to criminal/narcotics detective and announced an employee-of-the-quarter at the council meeting; the employee was not present.
Chief Rockwell presented promotions for two officers into the Whiteville Police Department investigations division, saying the department "had the ability to promote 2 officers within" after a new budget allowed an additional position in investigations. He described an internal selection process that included an assessment test and a five‑person review board.
The promotions were given to Maria Cruz and Ethan Thompson; Chief Rockwell invited both to the dais and said their nominations came from the review group. He also announced Emily Sarbus as the department's employee of the quarter but noted she was not present at the meeting.
The presentation was ceremonial: no council vote was recorded for the promotions. Council members offered public praise for the police department later in the meeting, citing recent responses and public communications that council members said helped reduce rumor and concern in the community.
The council's remarks about the department occurred during the council comments portion of the meeting rather than as part of an agenda item.
