Bossier City Chief of Police Shane McWilliams today announced the promotions of five officers. Chief McWilliams made the promotions this morning during a ceremony at the Bossier City Police Department with numerous family members and department personnel in attendance.

• Kevin Humphrey was promoted to the rank of sergeant. Sgt. Humphries has been a member of the Bossier City Police Department since 1993 and is assigned to the Internal Affairs Division.

• Chris Estess was promoted to the rank of sergeant. Sgt. Estess has been a member of the Bossier City Police Department since 1998 and is assigned to the K-9 unit.

• Jeremy Kennedy was promoted to the rank of sergeant. Sgt. Kennedy has been a member of the Bossier City Police Department since 1998 and serves as the department's representative on the United States Marshal's Violent Fugitive Task Force.

• Murray Wells was promoted to the rank of sergeant. Sgt. Wells has been a member of the Bossier City Police Department since 1998 and is assigned to the Training Division.

• Darren Barclay was promoted to the rank of sergeant. Sgt. Barclay has been a member of the Bossier City Police Department since 1999 and is assigned as supervisor of the Violent Crimes Unit.

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Sgt. Wells, Sgt. Kennedy, Chief McWilliams, Sgt. Humphrey, Sgt. Estess and Sgt. Barclay