On Monday, July 13, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. the Evansville Police Department and the Evansville Police Merit Commission will be hosting a Promotion, Appointment, and Merit Award Ceremony at the Old National Events Plaza Ballroom. The media and public are invited and encouraged to attend the event. At the ceremony:
• Officer Kyle Kassel will be recognized for his promotion to the rank of Sergeant.
• Certificates of Merit Commendation:
o Officer Joshua Brewer
o Officer Blake Hollins
o Officer Hank Paulson
o Officer Bryan Underwood
• Bronze Merit Awards:
o Officer Peter DeYoung
o Officer Michael Jolly
o Officer Matt Taylor
o Officer Kyle Thiry
• Silver Merit Award:
o Officer William Schafer
• New appointments to the Department:
o Nicholas Meeks
o Taylor Merriss
The Evansville Police Department Foundation will also award eight $2000 scholarships.