The NOPD announced the promotion of multiple officers Monday during a ceremony held at Gallier Hall.
The promotions include two officers promoted to the recently revived rank of major after more than two decades of the position being dormant.
NOPD Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick officially swore the following personnel into higher ranks. The list of those promoted includes:
- Promoted from Chief Deputy Superintendent to Assistant Superintendent – Hans Ganthier
- Promoted from Captain to Major – Precious Banks, Lejon Roberts
- Promoted from Lieutenant to Captain – Rebecca Gubert, Samuel Palumbo Jr.
- Promoted from Sergeant to Lieutenant – Michael Guasco, Thaddeus Murray
- Promoted from Senior Police Officer to Sergeant – Marylou Agustin, Tanisha Sykes-Smith, Michael Haynes, Jesse Roger
These newly promoted officers’ new assignments will be announced in the coming days.
In addition, Superintendent Kirkpatrick announced the following appointments regarding NOPD executive leadership:
- Deputy Superintendent Ryan Lubrano will assume command over the Field Operations Bureau
- Deputy Superintendent Nicholas Gernon will assume command over the Investigation and Support Bureau
- Deputy Superintendent Jonette Williams will assume command over the Professional Services and Accountability Bureau
- Stephanie Landry will move into the role of Deputy Superintendent over the Management Services Bureau
