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Fargo Police Department promotes six officers, recognizes support staff and award winners
Summary
At a morning ceremony, the Fargo Police Department promoted six officers to leadership roles, introduced three new civilian support staff and honored four employees with annual awards. City leaders and the department chaplain offered remarks before pinning, an oath and a reception.
At a morning ceremony, the Fargo Police Department promoted six officers to new leadership roles and recognized civilian staff and annual award winners.
The event opened with the pledge of allegiance and an invocation by Pastor Sarah Seibold, who prayed for the officers being promoted and their families. Mayor Tim Mahoney and department leadership offered remarks praising the promotees’ experience and commitment to community policing. ‘‘Today is about leadership, leadership earned through years of service, commitment, and a deep dedication to this community,’’ Mahoney said.
The city and department named the promotees and described their duties and experience. The officers listed by the department were Captain Travis Mosher; Lieutenant Travis Berger; Lieutenant/Sergeant Nick Chunnis; Sergeant John Novacek; Sergeant Josh Luce; and Detective Dane Ronning. Department leadership noted work across patrol, SWAT and specialized services, training and development, school safety and investigations, and singled out Ronning’s role on the crimes-against-children team.
Family members took part in the traditional pinning ceremony. The host led the promotees in the policing oath of honor: ‘‘On my honor, I will never betray my integrity, my character, or the public trust. I will treat all individuals with dignity and respect and ensure that my actions are dedicated to ensuring the safety of my community and the preservation of human life,’’ the oath reads. Attendees applauded as the department closed the formal program.
The department also introduced three new civilian positions—Alicia Brunette, Andy Lisonbee Sorum and Nora Benson—and announced employee-of-the-year winners: Supervisor of the Year Sergeant Kyle C. Hughesin; Detective of the Year Ryan Jasper; Officer of the Year Lacey Bunkelman; and Civilian of the Year Quartermaster Sarah Fix. The host invited attendees to a reception for family photos and informal congratulations.
Mayor Mahoney, department leadership and the chaplain framed the event as both a celebration of individual achievement and a reaffirmation of the department’s commitment to mentorship, training and community partnerships. ‘‘We trust you. We are proud of you,’’ the department host said in closing.
A reception and family photos followed the formal ceremony.
