The Paris Police Department recently promoted four officers after two lieutenants recently retired from the department creating opportunities for promotion within the department.
“With the promotional testing and processes complete, we are proud to announce the following promotions,” said Chief Bob Hundley. “When two sergeants are promoted to lieutenant, those positions open as well.”
This promotion process resulted in a total of four new supervisors.
Lt. Derek Belcher has been with the department 11 years. Lt. Belcher worked uniform patrol for two years before being transferred to the Criminal Investigation Division. Lt. Belcher worked as a detective through 2017 when he was promoted to Sergeant and transferred back to patrol. Lt. Belcher will be in charge of “A” shift.
Lt. Mark Bender has also been with the department for 11 years. Lt. Bender has spent his career in uniform patrol promoting to the Sergeant position in 2012. Lt. Bender has been a member of the department’s Special Weapon and Tactics Team for the past 8 years. Lt. Bender will be in charge of “C” shift.
Sgt. Chad Brakebill has been with the department since 2009 assigned to uniform patrol. Sgt. Brakebill holds an advanced peace officer certificate and will be assigned to “D” shift.
Sgt. Shawn Upchurch has been with the department since 2013 assigned to uniform patrol. and is completing work on his intermediate certificate. Sgt. Upchurch will be assigned to “A” shift.
