I had the honor of participating in promotional interviews this past week with 10 Sergeants seeking advancement to the rank of Lieutenant. The interviews were the final element of a lengthy and grueling assessment center to update our eligibility list for future Lieutenant vacancies.
I say it was an honor because these interviews were an integral part of deciding who will lead the Lakeland Police Department in the coming years. For all we know, we could be selecting someone who will be a future Chief of Police.
It is no understatement to also say it was a humbling experience to hear the passion and dedication of these exceptional officers as they spoke about their commitment to the vision and mission of our organization and their unwavering desire to serve the community. Too often in our daily grind we focus only on the immediate tasks at hand and rarely get an opportunity to discuss things like values, ethics, and professionalism. It was refreshing and uplifting to address these matters with the Sergeants.
I believe our future lies in very good hands.
- Asst Chief Bill LePere
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