Eight officers receive promotions

Date: June 18, 2021 

The Bradenton Police Department is pleased to announce the following promotions: 

Lieutenant Jeremy Giddens – Promoted to Captain 

Sergeant Dennis French – Promoted to Lieutenant 
Sergeant Christopher Deshaies – Promoted to Lieutenant 

Officer Russell Ackerman – Promoted to Sergeant 
Detective Lee Cosens – Promoted to Sergeant 
Detective Courtney Cruz – Promoted to Sergeant 
Detective Alexandra Emrich – Promoted to Sergeant 
Officer Aaron Pilant – Promoted to Sergeant 

Bradley Myers – Promoted to Communications Section Manager 
Michele Rodriguez – Promoted to Communications Section Lead 
Michael Carr – Promoted to Communications Section Lead 

There will be a promotional ceremony on Monday, June 21, 2021, at 2:00 PM in the Bradenton Municipal Auditorium. This ceremony is open to the public.