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Police Department Promotions Review

Original title: Consideration and potential action regarding the final recommendation of the Police Chief regarding promotion of the following candidates following successful completion of the probationary period: i. Ryan Gibson, Lieutenant, effective 06/08/2026 ii. Jack Graziano, Sergeant, effective 06/22/2026 iii. Brittney Lathrop, Sergeant, effective 06/22/2026 iv. Grace Favor, Detective, effective 07/09/2026 v. Tanner Sandmire, Investigator, effective 07/06/2026

June 8, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This action confirms the permanent promotion of five police personnel, which impacts department leadership and staffing assignments effective June and July 2026.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Police Department Personnel

The five named officers will receive new titles and potentially adjusted responsibilities upon approval.

Police and Fire Commission

The commission is responsible for voting on the final approval of these personnel changes.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 8, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Key Facts

  • The Police and Fire Commission is considering the final promotion recommendations from the Police Chief.
  • Ryan Gibson is recommended for promotion to Lieutenant, effective 06/08/2026.
  • Jack Graziano is recommended for promotion to Sergeant, effective 06/22/2026.
  • Brittney Lathrop is recommended for promotion to Sergeant, effective 06/22/2026.
  • Tanner Sandmire is recommended for promotion to Investigator, effective 07/06/2026.
  • Grace Favor is recommended for promotion to Detective, effective 07/09/2026.
  • All candidates have successfully completed their probationary periods.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean that these officers completed their probationary period?
It means the officers have finished their initial trial period in their new roles and are now being considered for permanent status.
When do these promotions take effect?
The effective dates range from June 8, 2026, to July 9, 2026, depending on the specific officer.

Summary

The Police and Fire Commission is reviewing the Police Chief's recommendations to finalize the promotions of five police department staff members who have completed their s.

Why It Matters

This action confirms the permanent promotion of five police personnel, which impacts department leadership and staffing assignments effective June and July 2026.

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Connected Entities

organizationPolice and Fire Commission“Governing body reviewing the promotions”Map →
personGrace Favor“Candidate for promotion to Detective”Map →
personBrittney Lathrop“Candidate for promotion to Sergeant”Map →
personRyan Gibson“Candidate for promotion to Lieutenant”Map →
personJack Graziano“Candidate for promotion to Sergeant”Map →
personTanner Sandmire“Candidate for promotion to Investigator”Map →

Sources

Open source document

webapi.legistar.com

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