Poplar Bluff Police pinning ceremony

New patrolmen and promotions recognized Wednesday included Kenneth Carpenter Jr. (from left), Cody Trout, Cpl. T.J. Akers, Holly Lewis, Sgt. Shonna Grobe and Lt. Joe Ward. Also shown is Police Chief Danny Whiteley. (DAR/Paul Davis)

Sgt. Dusty Johnson (left) pins a badge on new patrolman Kenneth Carpenter, Jr., during Wednesday morning's ceremony. (DAR/Paul Davis)

Retired Deputy Chief of Police Donnie Trout (left) pins a badge on his son, Cody Trout, a new patrolman at Poplar Bluff's police department. (DAR/Paul Davis)

Police Chief Danny Whiteley (right) pins a lieutenant badge on Joe Ward during Wednesday's ceremony. (DAR/Paul Davis)

Chief of Police Danny Whitely congratulates Sgt. Shonna Grobe after her promotion. (DAR/Paul Davis)

Chief of Police Danny Whiteley (right) pins a corporal badge on T.J. Akers.  (DAR/Paul Davis)

Holly Lewis is recognized by Police Chief Danny Whiteley after her promotion to assistant chief communications officer. (DAR/Paul Davis)