By Chris Basinger, Staff Reporter
TRUSSVILLE–Five officers with the Trussville Police Department were promoted in a public ceremony during Tuesday’s Trussville City Council meeting.
TPD Chief Eric Rush commended each of the officers and presented them with certificates recognizing their promotions.
Richard Lovell, who has served with the department for 22 years, was promoted to captain and will oversee the support services, CID, and corrections divisions.
Chad Jones, who has been with the department for 22 years, was promoted to lieutenant and will be over the special operations division.
John Middleton, who has served for eight years with the department, was promoted to sergeant and will be on the night shift patrol.
Anthony Martin, who has served with the department for five years, was promoted to corporal and will stay in the direct enforcement unit as a lead worker and relief supervisor.
Jordan Thomas, who has been with the department for five years, was also promoted to corporal and will serve as a lead worker and relief supervisor on the night shift patrol.