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Fort Walton Beach Police Department announces promotions, welcomes new officers

Five Fort Walton Beach police officers received promotions while two new officers joined the force during a ceremony Wednesday led by Police Chief Robert Bage.

Jared Williams

The Fort Walton Beach Police Department celebrated the promotion of five officers and welcomed two new members to its ranks during a ceremony Wednesday.

Police Chief Robert Bage announced the promotions of Lt. Brandon Chapin and Lt. Jamieson Ross to the rank of Major. Additionally, Sgt. Ryan Chisholm and Sgt. Terrence James were elevated to Lieutenant positions, while Corporal Edgardo Santiago was promoted to Sergeant.

The department also swore in two new officers, Britney Holland and Connor Manning.

During the ceremony, Chief Bage recognized two long-serving staff members. Records Supervisor Chantill Hunt was acknowledged for her 30 years of service to the police chief, while Theresa Harmon was honored for her decade of service with the department.

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