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On April 20, 2016, Noblesville Police Chief Kevin Jowitt petitioned the Police Merit Commission to consider two promotions within the Noblesville Police Department. Master Patrolman Corey Everhart was recommended for promotion to the rank of sergeant (Sgt.) and Sergeant Andrew Reiss was recommended for promotion to the rank of lieutenant (Lt.). The Commission subsequently voted to approve the recommendations during their regularly scheduled monthly meeting. Both promotions became effective on April 25, 2016.

Prior to being hired by the Noblesville Police Department, Sgt. Everhart served in the United States Army and Marine Corps. He was hired by the NPD in January of 1996. Since being hired, he has been assigned to patrol duties in the Patrol Division. In addition to patrol duties, Sgt. Everhart is also a team leader on the Emergency Services Unit.

Prior to being hired by the Noblesville Police Department, Lt. Reiss served thirteen (13) years with the Frankfort Police Department (Indiana). He was hired by the NPD in January of 2007. Since being hired, he has been assigned to patrol duties in the Patrol Division. In addition to patrol duties, Lt. Reiss is also a firearms instructor, accident reconstructionist and drug recognition expert.

As a result of the promotions, Sgt. Everhart and Lt. Reiss will remain in the Patrol Division and will be responsible for the supervisory and management functions of their assigned shift(s). They will also continue their involvement in the aforementioned specialized areas and units.

Advancement to the rank of sergeant and lieutenant are merit promotions within the Noblesville Police Department. Patrol officers and detectives interested in being considered for promotion to the rank of sergeant must submit to a formal promotion process. The process is comprised of a number of components to include a written examination, oral interview, assessment exercises, and a review of past performance. The process is extremely competitive and is administered every two (2) years in order to establish an eligibility list. A one-year probationary period is required of all officers who are promoted. After all the necessary requirements have been satisfied, officers holding the rank of sergeant are then eligible to participate in the promotion process to become a lieutenant.