Pictured (L to R): Chief Malley, Mayor Summers, Captain Anthony Ciresi, Sergeant Duane Brown, Sergeant Kevin Fischer, Sergeant Timothy Schad, Lieutenant Leslie Wilkins, Lieutenant Kevin Kaucheck and Sergeant William Deucher
On January 31, 2011, Mayor Michael Summers promoted seven Officers of the Lakewood Police Department to positions of great importance to the City of Lakewood. Due to several recent retirements, openings developed in the command staff. After a comprehensive testing process by the Lakewood Civil Service Commission, Mayor Summers held a promotional ceremony which was attended by over one hundred family members, fellow officers, city employees and well wishers. Mayor Summers noted that “Lakewood’s citizens will be well served by these dedicated, experienced, and competent Police Officers. They will provide effective leadership to our Police force, and thereby, our community”.
Promoted to serve in these vital leadership positions were:
Captain Anthony Ciresi – Captain Ciresi is a 31 year veteran having previously served as the Lieutenant in the Narcotics/Vice Unit. Captain Ciresi will be assigned as the Commander of the Investigative Division.
Lieutenant Leslie Wilkins – Lieutenant Wilkins is a 22 year veteran of the Lakewood Police Department having previously served as a Patrol Sergeant. Lieutenant Wilkins will be assigned to the Patrol Division and in charge of the night shift.
Lieutenant Kevin Kaucheck – Lieutenant Kaucheck is a 21 year veteran having served as a night shift Patrol Sergeant. Lieutenant Kaucheck will be assigned to the Investigative Division in charge of the Narcotics/Vice Unit.
Sergeant Timothy Schad – Sergeant Schad is 15 year veteran of the Lakewood Police Department having most recently served as a K-9 Officer with K-9 Arco. Sergeant Schad will be assigned to the Patrol Division on the night shift.
Sergeant Kevin Fischer – Sergeant Fischer is an 11 year veteran of the department having most recently served as the Neighborhood Officer for Ward 3. Sergeant Fischer will be assigned to the Patrol Division on the night shift.
Sergeant William Deucher – Sergeant Deucher is an 11 year veteran of the Lakewood Police Department most recently assigned as an Investigator on the night shift. Sergeant Deucher will be assigned to the Patrol Division on the night shift.
Sergeant Duane Brown – Sergeant Brown is a 14 year veteran of the department most recently assigned to the night shift as a Field Training Officer. Sergeant Brown will be assigned to the Patrol Division on the night shift.
“The number of supervisors we have promoted is a significant event for the Lakewood Police Department”, commented Chief Timothy J. Malley. “Each and every officer has excelled in their commitment to the citizens of Lakewood and the Lakewood Police Department and I look forward to working with each of them in their new assignments. The Lakewood Police Department is well situated with these promotions to offer superior and stable leadership in the years to come.”