The safety signal, 07/2012

              the Safety Signal
A July 3 promotional ceremony honored 11 troopers promoted to lieutenant and one who was
promoted to captain. Commissioner Mike Thompson (left), Lt. Joe Williams, Lt. Shelby Humphrey,
Lt. Bill Jackson, Lt. Darian Galloway, Lt. Ron Jenkins, Lt. Chris Bridges, Lt. Eric Cannaday, Cpt.
Victor Lee, Lt. Ken Jordan, Lt. Tim Gibson, Lt. James Loftis, Lt. Shane Allen and Chief Kerry
Pettingill were participants in the ceremony.
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It has become more than just a
promotional ceremony as witnessed in the
most recent such event held on July 3. The
traditional promotional ceremonies are
back, and in a big way under the leadership
of the current administration who
enthusiastically support such momentous
celebrations. The anticipated turnout
dictated that a larger venue be secured to
welcome family, friends and co-workers of
those who would be honored.
The gathering took place a few miles
from the Dept. of Public Safety complex in
a building loaned by the National Guard to
suit the needs of the large crowd.
Commissioner Mike Thompson and
Col. Kerry Pettingill greeted those in
attendance and one by one those who
received promotions were called up with their families
as their orders were read by Trp. Betsy Randolph in the
background. Thompson encouraged each to speak in
addition to introducing family members and friends
who were there in support. Pettingill commented on
each recipient and
assisted with the pinning
of the badges and the
collar brass. The
ceremony was filled
with stories, appreciation
and lots of hugs to help
commemorate the
special occasion.
Promotional ceremonies return to original tradition