We will be sharing more photos throughout the week of our officers at our awards ceremony last week!
The Odessa Police Department had 11 newly promoted officers within the past couple of years (COVID didn’t let us recognize a few of them last year). We have 7 new Sergeants, 3 new Lieutenants, and 1 new Captain.
Badge Pinning for our Sergeants:
Tyler Rodgers has served with the Odessa Police Department for 8 years and 1 month and was previously assigned to the Narcotics Unit. He is being promoted to the rank of Sergeant and assigned to the Intelligence Unit.
Vijitta Y has served with the Odessa Police Department for 8 years and 4 months, and was previously assigned as a Narcotics Detective in the Criminal Investigations Division. She is being promoted to the rank of Sergeant and assigned to the Patrol Unit, Shift A.
Justin Caid has served with the Odessa Police Department for 10 years and 1 month. He is being promoted to the rank of Sergeant and assigned to the Special Operations Bureau, Property Unit.
Sam Chavez has served with the Odessa Police Department for 8 years and 1 month. He is being promoted to the rank of Sergeant and assigned to the Patrol Unit, Shift D.
Sergio Spencer has served with the Odessa Police Department for 11 years and 8 months, and was previously assigned to the Robbery/Homicide Unit. He is being promoted to the rank of Sergeant and assigned to the Patrol Unit, Shift C.
Ian Kapets has served with the Odessa Police Department for 6 years and 6 month, and was previously assigned to the Intelligence Division. He is being promoted to the rank of Sergeant and assigned to the Chief’s Office.
John Langs has served with the Odessa Police Department for 7 years., and was previously assigned as a Narcotics Detective in the Criminal Investigations Division. He is being promoted to the rank of Sergeant and assigned to the Patrol Unit, Shift B.
Badge Pinning for our Lieutenants:
Brad Davis has served with the Odessa Police Department for 17 years and 2 months. He is being promoted to the rank of Lieutenant and assigned to the Patrol Unit, Shift D.
Ryan Thompson has served with the Odessa Police Department for 14 years and 8 months, and was previously assigned as Sergeant to the Criminal Investigations Division, Property Unit. He is being promoted to the rank of Lieutenant and assigned to the Patrol Unit, Shift B.
Randy Vest has served with the Odessa Police Department for 13 years and 11 months. He is being promoted to the rank of Lieutenant and assigned to the Patrol Unit, Shift C.
Badge pinning for our Captain:
John Sikes has served with the Odessa Police Department for 14 years and 3 months. He is being promoted to the rank of Lieutenant and assigned to the Special Operations Bureau.
The Odessa Police Department commends them for their promotions!