Thomas Foster and Paul Hutchison have begun field officer training with RPD after graduating from the police academy.
RICHMOND, Ind. — Two Richmond Police Department officers have begun field officer training after their graduation from the police academy.
E. Thomas Foster and Paul Hutchison graduated Oct. 6 from the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy program. Foster won academic honors for his performance during the session.
Both officers are now participating in local field officer training, where they ride with and are trained by experienced RPD officers. After the field officer training program, the officers will begin solo patrols in Richmond.
RPD has also announced several promotions recently.
Capt. Curt Leverton earned promotion from lieutenant, Lt. Aly Tonuc was promoted from sergeant and Sgt. James Doll received a promotion from patrol officer.
In addition, Det. Neal VanMiddlesworth and Det. Michael Wright earned their promotions to detective.
Mike Emery is a reporter for the Palladium-Item. Contact him at (765) 973-4466 or mwemery@pal-item.com.