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Caldwell swears in three officers after promotions at special ceremony
Summary
At a special pre‑council presentation just after 5:30 p.m., Caldwell Police Chief Ingram promoted and swore in John Tucker as captain and Adam Matthews and Crystal Giambo as lieutenants; Chief Ingram highlighted training experience and noted Giambo as the first woman to lead the Professional Standards Bureau.
Caldwell Police Chief Ingram promoted and swore in three officers at a special ceremony just after 5:30 p.m. Monday before the regular Caldwell City Council meeting.
Chief Ingram introduced the promotees and said he would administer individual oaths. "So to my left, the far left is, Captain John Tucker," Ingram said as he summarized Tucker's record, and announced Tucker would be promoted to captain to oversee administrative services, including fleet management, training and non‑uniform functions. "He is an Idaho native. He served in the United States Marine Corps, and he spent several of his years with the Ada County Sheriff's Office," Ingram said.
The chief also promoted Adam Matthews to lieutenant and highlighted his long service to the city and leadership of the department's peer support program. "Adam has dedicated his entire adult life to the city of Caldwell," Ingram said, noting Matthews' work on mental‑health and wellness initiatives.
Chief Ingram described Crystal Giambo's years in the department, her work coordinating training and background packets, and announced her promotion to lieutenant in the Professional Standards Bureau (PSB). "She's been doing the job for about 3 years now," Ingram said, and described Giambo as "the first ever female in a PSB role in the history of the Caldwell Police Department."
Each promotee spoke briefly. Crystal Giambo said she had "been with the Caldwell Police Department for over 20 years" and thanked the mayor, council, chief, captain and her family for their support. Adam Matthews, referencing his career milestone, thanked colleagues and family and noted October marked his 31st year in law enforcement. John Tucker thanked attendees and named several colleagues and community members in the audience who helped make the promotions possible.
The mayor administered the oaths individually. Each officer stated their name and repeated the oath to "support the Constitution of the United States and the State of Idaho" and to "faithfully perform the duties" of their new rank, concluding each oath with "so help me God." The mayor and audience offered congratulations after each swearing.
Chief Ingram also noted an Ada County Sheriff's Office police academy graduation Thursday and mentioned one recruit who will graduate that day. The special presentation concluded shortly before the council's 6:00 p.m. meeting, and attendees were invited to remain and visit with the officers and their families.
No formal council votes or motions were recorded during the ceremony.
