On January 2, 2015, Chief Ken Miller will be effecting nine promotions. The promotional ceremony will be held in the City Council Chambers at 10:00 A.M. which is located on the tenth floor of City Hall. Members of the Media are invited to attend. The ceremony will include three new Police Captains, two new Police Lieutenants, and four new Police Sergeants. Please see below for a short explanation of each position.
Lieutenant Joseph B. Browning began his career at the police department on 8/14/1995 and will be promoted to the position of Administrative Captain. This position is responsible for management, administration, fiscal responsibility, and the supervision of the Communications function.
Lieutenant John H. Thompson began his career at the police department on 3/10/1997 and will be promoted to the position of Support Captain. This position is responsible for the supervision of; Selective Enforcement, Crime Response Team, School Resource Officers, Court Security/Warrants and Special Teams.
Lieutenant Stacey L. Owens began his career at the police department on 7/7/1997 and will be promoted to the position of Captain over the Internal Affairs division. This position is responsible for the investigation of all internal affairs complaints and supervising the recruiting/hiring process.
Greenville Police Department Media Release
Thursday, January 01, 2015
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PFC Johnathan Bragg, Media Relations Officer
Phone (864) 467-5022, Fax (864) 467-4317
jbragg@greenvillesc.gov website: www.police.greenvillesc.gov
Sergeant Gary S. Rhinehart began his career at the police department on 12/16/2002 and will be promoted to the rank of Lieutenant. This position is responsible for the management and supervision within the department.
Sergeant Gregory K. Smith began his career at the police department on 10/06/1997 and will be promoted to the rank of Lieutenant. This position is responsible for the management and supervision within the department.
Detective James C. Bradley began his career at the police department on 8/24/1987 and will be promoted to the rank of Sergeant. This position is responsible for the management and supervision within the department.
Officer Dalemarty M. Dirton began his career at the police department on 05/01/2006 and will be promoted to the rank of Sergeant. This position is responsible for the management and supervision within the department.
Officer Jeffrey N. Browning began his career at the police department on 07/02/2001 and will be promoted to the rank of Sergeant. This position is responsible for the management and supervision within the department.
Master Patrolman Kevin M. Cox began his career at the police department on 08/21/2000 and will be promoted to the rank of Sergeant. This position is responsible for the management and supervision within the department.