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Monmouth council recognizes three police promotions, appointees sworn in
Summary
The Monmouth City Council recognized three promotions within the Monmouth Police Department — Brandon Blackman to deputy chief, Brian Hall to lieutenant and Josh Kramer to sergeant — and each appointee took the oath of office during the July 6 meeting.
The Monmouth City Council publicly honored three promotions in the Monmouth Police Department on July 6 and administered oaths to the appointees.
Brandon Blackman was presented with a certificate and sworn in to the rank of deputy chief effective July 6, 2026. The council also swore in Brian Hall to the rank of lieutenant and Josh Kramer to the rank of sergeant. Each appointee recited the oath of office and was congratulated by council members and staff.
Mayor and council members offered brief praise for the officers’ dedication and service. No formal council vote was recorded in the meeting transcript for the ceremonial promotions; the presentations were part of the meeting’s presentations agenda.
The promotions were framed as internal personnel actions to strengthen department leadership; the council’s recognition concluded with congratulations from the chair and colleagues.
