BRADENTON, Fla. ( WWSB ) - During a ceremony held on August 28, City of Bradenton Mayor Gene Brown promoted 11 officers to higher ranks.

The ceremony was held on Thursday at the Honorable R.B. “Chips” Shore Historical Courtroom in Bradenton and recognized the service and leadership within the department.

Congressman Vern Buchanan awards 50 law enforcement officers across the Suncoast

Amongst the Bradenton Police Officers honored were Assistant Chief Brian Thiers, Captains Dennis Stahley and Dennis French, Lieutenants Robert Bordin and Russell Ackerman, and Sergeants Amy Schwartz, Adam Wollard, Jason Rhind, Brett Sciamatore, Kevin Williams, Karina Rivera, and many others.

“We salute their service and commitment to keeping The Friendly City safe for all.”

Mayor Brown delivered the oat

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