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Hurricane Police announce lieutenant and sergeant promotions, preparing for upcoming retirement
Summary
Police Chief described promotion and hiring activity aimed at backfilling pending retirements and increasing 24‑hour supervision.
The Hurricane Police Department reported promotions and new hires intended to fill pending vacancies and increase around‑the‑clock supervision.
Chief (unnamed in transcript) said the department tested for lieutenant positions this week. The chief announced that Travis Hall will be promoted to lieutenant over the investigations division. The chief said Jared Bridal is expected to retire in spring or early summer, and Justin Gray is slated to backfill a lieutenant role over patrol when Bridal leaves.
The department also filled three sergeant vacancies. The new sergeants named by the chief are Omar Torres, Trent Leslie and Justin Barker. The chief said the new staffing will provide 24‑hour supervisory coverage and added supervision on the night (graveyard) shift.
The chief described strong internal support for the promoted officers. “They are all great officers,” a councilmember said; the chief added that officers respect Travis Hall and are comfortable communicating with him. The chief thanked council members and staff who participated on interview panels.
Ending: The chief invited questions and confirmed he would remain at the meeting and be available for follow‑up.
