Jackson Police Department Announces Promotions
A news release stated the following promotions which were effective Monday, July 15, 2013:
Patrick Willis is promoted to the rank and assignment of Deputy Chief of Police
(Administration). Deputy Chief Willis previously held the rank of Captain, and
commanded the Special Operations Division. His new duties will include complete
oversight of the Department’s administrative components, including the Planning,
Administration and Operational Support Divisions. Deputy Chief Willis is a 29 year
veteran of the Jackson Police Department.
Thom Corley is promoted to the rank of Major. Major Corley serves as the
Department’s Legal Advisor/General Counsel, and also provides oversight of the
Professional Standards and Integrity Unit (PSIU). The PSIU includes Employee
Selection, Internal Affairs Investigations, Training and Career Development, Policy and
Accreditation Management and Law Enforcement Technology. Major Corley previously
held the rank of Captain. Major Corley is a 23 year veteran of the Jackson Police
Department.
Captain Mike Holt is assigned to command the newly formed Planning and Grants
Division. Captain Holt’s duties include the procurement and management of all grant
funding for the Department. In addition, Captain Holt has oversight of several units and
programs including the Crime Analysis Unit, Crime Prevention Unit and the False Alarm
Management. Captain Holt previously commanded the Criminal Investigation Division,
and is a 31 year veteran of the Jackson Police Department.
Tyreece Miller is promoted to the rank of Captain. Captain Miller is assigned to
command the Criminal Investigation Division. His duties will include oversight of General Investigations Unit, Violent Crimes Unit, Domestic Violence Unit, Sex Offender
Management, Crimestoppers, and the J-Alert program. Prior to his promotion, Captain
Miller held the rank of Lieutenant and commanded the Violent Crimes Unit. He is a 16
year veteran of the Jackson Police Department.
Julian Wiser is promoted to the rank of Captain. Captain Wiser is assigned to command
the Special Operations Division. His duties will include the oversight of the Gang Unit,
Metro Narcotics Unit, SWAT Team, Bomb Unit, K9 Unit and Aviation Unit. Captain
Wiser previously held the rank of Lieutenant and commanded the Gang Unit. He is a 16
year veteran of the Jackson Police Department.
Rick Holt is promoted to the rank of Captain, and is assigned to command the South
Precinct of the Patrol Division. In addition to oversight of all patrol related operations in
the South Precinct, Captain Holt manages the School Resource Officer program.
Captain R. Holt previously held the rank of Lieutenant, and was assigned as the 1st Shift
Commander for the South Precinct. He is a 22 year veteran of the Jackson Police
Department.
J.D. Hale is promoted to the rank of Captain, and is assigned to the newly formed
Operational Support Division. His duties include oversight of aspects of Homeland
Security, Special Events and Projects, Incident/Accident Scene Reconstruction, and
Critical Incident Management. Captain Hale previously held the rank of Lieutenant, and
is a 33 year veteran of the Jackson Police Department.
Randy Lampley is promoted to the rank of Captain. Captain Lampley is assigned to
command the Administration Division. His duties include the oversight of Records,
Facilities, Fleet Management, Asset Management, and Seized/Forfeited Property.
Captain Lampley previously held the rank of Lieutenant, and is a 30 year veteran of the
Jackson Police Department.
In addition to the above Command Staff and organizational changes, the following
promotions and assignments are also effective immediately:
• Phillip Kemper is promoted from Sergeant to Lieutenant in the Special
Operations Division, commanding the Gang Enforcement Unit.
• Mark Reeves is promoted from Sergeant to Lieutenant, commanding the
Professional Standards and Integrity Unit.
• Phillip Stanfill is promoted from Sergeant to Lieutenant, in the Criminal
Investigation Division, commanding the Violent Crimes Unit.
• Byron Taylor is promoted from Sergeant to Lieutenant in the Planning Division,
commanding the Crime Prevention Unit.
• Abe Jones is promoted from Investigator to Sergeant in the Planning Division (Crime Prevention Unit).
• Chris Chestnut is promoted from Investigator to Sergeant in the Criminal
Investigation Division (Felony Response Team).
• Danielle Jones is promoted from Investigator to Sergeant in the Criminal
Investigation Division (Special Investigations Unit).
• John Gause is promoted from Investigator to Sergeant in the Special Operations
Division (Gang Enforcement).
• Brandon Moss is promoted from Investigator to Sergeant in the Special
Operations Division (K-9 Unit).
• Brien Turner is promoted from Officer to Sergeant in the Professional Standards
and Integrity Unit (Law Enforcement Technology).
