MPD Promotion Ceremony Celebrates Two Officers and Swears in Six

Published on February 17, 2022

A group of six police officers raise their right hands while being sworn in by a judge in a courtroom. The audience watches, with city flags and the U.S. flag in the background.

The Maricopa Police Department held a promotional ceremony for several officers last night at City Hall. Chief James Hughes presided over the ceremony and spoke about the individuals being promoted and sworn in.

"We're celebrating some fantastic officers today," said Chief Hughes. "We met with some exceptional outside candidates but thankfully, the best ones were already in our department."

A. Cohen was promoted byMaricopa Superior Court Judge Cohen to the rank of Sergeant. Leonard Perez was promoted to Lieutenant. by Pinal County Justice of the Peace Lyle Riggs. Officers Trevor Burns, Matt Reyelts, Nathan Stark, Joshua Fox, Erick Solis, Cory Benoit were sworn in as official Officers for Maricopa Police Department by Judge Riggs

Four people pose in a well-lit room. A police officer holds a framed certificate. They stand in front of a table with a police banner; the mood is celebratory.

Three people stand inside a formal room. Two police officers in uniform hold a framed certificate, smiling proudly. A woman in casual attire stands beside them.