Police invite public to witness promotions

The Maricopa Police Department will soon have two more sergeants, selected from the ranks of its own.

The sergeants, whose names have not yet been released, will be recognized publicly with their promotions at 3 p.m. Feb. 4 in the Cotton Room at City Hall, 4515 W. Madison Ave.

The ceremony will include the presentation of the newly hired Lieutenant Allen Weston. The Chief of Police’s Office will release the names of the two new sergeants once all candidates have been notified.

In all, the Police Department includes about 40 sworn employees including patrol officers, lieutenants, sergeants, Assistant Chief Kirk Fitch and Chief Melvin.

By June 30, those numbers are expected to climb to about 60.

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