To recognize the outstanding efforts of members of the New York Police Department, Police Commissioner Raymond W. Kelly will preside over the promotion ceremonies of 131 uniformed officers and 111 civilians on Friday, January 31, in the first-floor auditorium of One Police Plaza. The two ceremonies will take place at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

During the 11 a.m. ceremony, one officer will be promoted to Inspector, two will be promoted to Deputy Inspector, and 111 civilians will promoted to various positions. In addition, 15 members of the Department will be recognized for completing the Police Management Institute. Since 1988, this intense training program has been conducted in association with Columbia University's Graduate School of Business to provide a comprehensive curriculum to prepare officers for senior executive positions.

The 2 p.m. ceremony will recognize the promotion of 31 officers to Probationary Lieutenant, and 97 to Detective Investigator.

WHAT: NEW YORK CITY POLICE COMMISSIONER RAYMOND W. KELLY TO PRESIDE
OVER PROMOTION CEREMONY OF 242 MEMBERS OF THE DEPARTMENT

WHEN: FRIDAY, JANUARY 31, AT 11 A.M. & 2 P.M.

WHERE: FIRST-FLOOR AUDITORIUM – ONE POLICE PLAZA