LPD Officers Achieve Captain's Rank

Asst Chief Taylor, Capt. Marshall, Capt. D.
Graham. Capt Eichelberger, Capt R. Graham
and Chief L.M. Claiborne

Four Louisville Police Department Officers received a promotion in rank on Tuesday. As part of the Department's restructuring, Ronnie Graham, Donnie Graham, Howard Marshall and Vernon Eichelberger were promoted to Captain.  Under new policy,officers are eligible for promotion after serving 5 years in their present role and passing a written test. Chief Claiborne previously stated that this new system," will insure proper chain of command and give officers incentive to move up in rank".


Captain Donnie Graham congratulated by Claiborne
as brother Ronnie looks on.



The officers were welcomed by Mayor Will Hill who congratulated them on their efforts. Chief Claiborne also expressed his appreciation for their efforts and participation in the testing and improvement process of the Department, indicating that everything from promotions to pay raises ought to have a measuring stick and not just be based upon seniority.

Howard Marshall indicated that he had started his career with Louisville PD at the same time as Donnie Graham more than 25 years ago in 1987. Both officers have been lifelong residents of the area. Both Graham and Marshall indicated that they felt the re- structuring of the Department was a good idea and an incentive to officers. Graham stated, "Chief Claiborne has brought a whole new outlook to the Department and we are glad to have him here.

Marshall is congratulated by
Chief Claiborne

Ronnie Graham receives his new rank
from his brother and Chief Claiborne

Vernon Eichelberger achieves
new rank of Captain