Altogether, 30 of the 110 individuals who applied for sergeant passed the testing process. The process is both intimidating and difficult, including a written test, a practical test, a 15-minute panel presentation and interviews.

“I can assure you that our process is not an easy process to promote in, so as everyone gets their stripes today and wears them, you should be proud,” said Lieutenant Cory Rich at the ceremony on Monday.

Spencer Turley, Division of Prison Operations Director, and Brian Nielson, Executive Director, also provided remarks at Monday’s event.

Congratulations to the following:

Maxwell Bond

Kaitlyn Smith

Taylor Bender

Christopher Jensen

Brett Griffiths

Jared Knighton

Kayla Anderson

Jordan Kearl

Jeff Jensen

Evan Pimentel

Enoch Olsen

Daniel Lancaster

Cody Weyland

Jay Neilson

Justin Rogers

Henry Clark

Tammie Westerman

Riley Averett