The City of Monroe's Police Department held a “Swearing In, Promotion & Awards Ceremony” on Tuesday, October 31 at the Dowd Center Theatre in Downtown Monroe.
The following individuals took the Oath of Office:
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Officer Conor Donnelly was hired October 31, 2022 and attended Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET). Officer Donnelly graduated from Sun Valley High School and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Physics from Appalachian State University.
Officer Kenneth “Logan” Nance was hired November 14, 2022 and attended BLET. Officer Nance follows in his father’s footsteps who is currently a Sergeant with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.
Officer Bailee Sholar was hired November 7, 2022. Officer Sholar graduated from Parkwood High School and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from Western Carolina University.
Officer Madison Sweatt was hired April 5, 2023 after completing her college internship with the Monroe Police Department and attended BLET. Officer Sweatt follows in the footsteps of her father who is currently a Sergeant with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department. Officer Sweatt graduated from Porter Ridge High School and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from Appalachian State University.
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Police Information Clerk Tiffany Alexander was hired May 24, 2023. Ms. Alexander graduated from Parkwood High School and is a proud mother to her son Bryson.
Police Information Clerk Jessica Cross was hired June 6, 2023. Ms. Cross graduated from West Stanly High School, and has worked full time at Union County Communications since March 2015.
Crime Scene Investigator Lexie Church was hired October 2, 2023. Ms. Church graduated from Avery County High School and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from East Carolina University.
The following individuals were recognized for Promotions:
Captain Steve Morton
Sergeant S. Christopher Helms
Police Evidence Supervisor Michele A. Shoultes
The following individuals were recognized for Awards and Commendations:
Frank Irizarry – Employee of the Month (August)
Peter Chryst – Employee of the Month (September)
Richard “Bud” Eason – Employee of the Month (October)
Chase McSheehan – Employee of the Month (November)
Nick Brummer – FBI LEEDA Trilogy Award (This award is given to individuals who successfully complete the FBI-LEEDA’s entire Trilogy Series of training courses which include the Supervisor Leadership Institute, the Command Leadership Institute, and the Executive Leadership Institute.)
Barney Malone – ATF Honor Award (Sgt. Malone was only one of 16 task force recipients to win this award from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. This award is subsequent to a long-term operation conducted in Monroe that led to federal indictments on high-level gang members, multiple-time convicted felons, and criminal drug trafficking organizations from Mexico.)
The following individuals were recognized for Career Development Advancement:
Sawyer Baucom – Master Police Officer II
Andreas Bosnakis – Police Officer II
Landon Bower – Police Officer II
Nick Brummer – Lieutenant II
Chandler Cathey – Associates Degree
Daniel Ciminna – Associates Degree
Justin Crump – Sergeant II
Monique Holt – Lieutenant II
Frank Irizarry – Police Officer II
Mathew Kobera – Master Police Officer I
Morgan Malone – Lieutenant II
Garrett Mayer – Master Police Officer I
Jacob McWhorter – Master Police Officer I
Camron Pezzello – Advanced Certificate
Bryan Rogers – Master Police Officer II
Chad Shoultes – Lieutenant II
Kristopher Westover – Lieutenant II
SPECIAL RECOGNITION:
Every October, Monroe Police Officers have the opportunity to donate a set amount of money to purchase and wear pink badges in honor of breast cancer survivors during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Each year the department selects a survivor to honor and a charity to receive the donations.
This year’s survivor honored is Lisa Strickland, Finance Director of the City of Monroe. This year’s charity to receive the pink badge donations is Have a Heart Foundation.
“We, as Monroe Police Officers, are not only here to protect and serve our community, but also to uplift and support those who have faced incredible challenges. By coming together and contributing to this cause, we not only honor the strength and resilience of survivors but also extend our hand of support to those currently battling this disease. This annual tradition reflects our core values as the Monroe Police Department, showing our connection and commitment to the community we serve," said J. Bryan Gilliard, Police Chief.