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Chief Thomas promotes Sergeant Richard Tyler to captain
Summary
At a council meeting, Police Chief Thomas announced Sergeant Richard Tyler as the unanimous selection for promotion to captain; Tyler accepted the badge during a brief ceremony attended by family and local officers.
Police Chief Thomas announced that a promotion board had unanimously selected Sergeant Richard Tyler to become the next captain of the Perry Police Department.
"Of 3 applicants, sergeant Richard Tyler emerged as a unanimous choice among the board members to become the next captain of the Perry Police Department," Chief Thomas said during the ceremony. The chief described Tyler as a mentor and a proven leader who will provide day-to-day supervision and leadership for several units. Richard Tyler introduced his wife Mallory and family members who attended the event and accepted the badge during the recognition.
The council recessed briefly following the ceremony and then reconvened to continue the regular agenda. No formal council action was required beyond the recognition and the chief's personnel processes that led to the promotion.
