NEWS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 1, 1999

PROMOTIONS CEREMONY MARKS MAJOR STEP IN CARY PD REORGANIZATION

CARY, NC -- Tonight’s Town Hall ceremony honoring the promotion of eleven Cary Police officers marks a significant realignment of the Cary Police Department designed to place more supervisory staff in the field and in closer contact with patrol officers. The 7:00 PM ceremony highlights the creation of eleven new positions through internal promotions as follows: nine new sergeants, one new lieutenant, and one new captain. This is the most personnel promoted at one time in the history of the 109-member Department.

"We are very proud of the individual accomplishments of each of these fine officers and equally excited about the benefits that this reorganization will have for our citizens and our community," said Cary Police Chief WJ Hunter. "By adding more sergeants, we "flatten out" our organizational structure and get decision-making down into the work force."

Tonight’s ceremony, which will take place in the Council Chamber, will result in the following promotions:

1. Captain Brad Hudson, a 16 year veteran of Law Enforcement. Captain Hudson holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice and is currently completing postgraduate studies at NCSU. Captain Hudson will command the Support Services Division.
2. Lieutenant Matt Wentz, a 20 year veteran of Law Enforcement. Lieutenant Wentz will soon complete and hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Justice Studies. Lieutenant Wentz will command the Professional Standards Unit.
3. Sergeant Scott Davis, a 10 year veteran of Law Enforcement. Sergeant Davis holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice. Sergeant Davis will supervise a Patrol Team.
4. Sergeant Tony Godwin, an 8 year veteran of Law Enforcement. Sergeant Godwin holds a Bachelor of Arts degree. Sergeant Godwin will supervise a Patrol Team.
5. Sergeant Don Hamilton, a nine year veteran of Law Enforcement. Sergeant Hamilton holds an Associate of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice. Sergeant Hamilton will supervise a Patrol Team.
6. Sergeant Tracy Jernigan, a 13 year veteran of Law Enforcement. Sergeant Jernigan attended Community College and NCO School in the US Air Force. Sergeant Jernigan will supervise a Patrol Team.
7. Sergeant Allan Murray, a 12 year veteran of Law Enforcement. Sergeant Murray graduated from Harnett Central High School and was the 1998 Town of Cary Employee of the Year. Sergeant Murray will supervise a Patrol Team.
8. Sergeant David Porter, a fourteen year veteran of Law Enforcement. Sergeant Porter is the recipient of the Advanced Certificate awarded by the NC Criminal Justice Standards Division. Sergeant Porter will supervise a Patrol Team.
9. Sergeant Scott Ross, a ten year veteran of Law Enforcement. Sergeant Ross is a graduate of Wake Christian Academy and attended NCO School in the US Marine Corps. Sergeant Ross will supervise a Patrol Team.
10. Sergeant Randy Swallow, a twelve-year veteran of Law Enforcement. Sergeant Swallow is a recipient of the Intermediate Certificate awarded by the NC Criminal Justice Standards Division. Sergeant Swallow will supervise a Patrol Team.
11. Sergeant Mike Williams, a seven year veteran of Law Enforcement. Sergeant Williams holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice. Sergeant Williams will supervise a Patrol Team.

A reception for family and friends will be held immediately following the ceremony in the Town Hall Atrium.

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PRIMARY CONTACTS: Captain Brad Hudson, Cary PD, 319-4515

Chief WJ Hunter, Cary PD, 469-4023

Bill Coleman, Town Manager, 469-4002

Susan Moran, Public Information Officer, 460-4951

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