For the first time at the Hays Police Department, the position of corporal has been created to “lead and mentor” younger officers, according to Police Chief Don Scheibler.
He said the four officers promoted to the rank of corporal have all demonstrated “a leadership role within the department.”
Scheibler said the realignment “will allow for more supervision for the officers on the street.”
He added he was happy all 10 officers who could apply for the corporal position did.
“It is nice to know they were all ready to step up,” he said.
The four officers promoted to corporal are Harold Anderson, Brandon Hauptman, Chris Hancock and David Vilaysing. As part of the move, J.B. Burkholder will move to the plainclothes investigation unit.
Harold Anderson was the HPD’s most senior patrol officer and has been with the HPD since 2004. He is a firearms instructor and the Range Master for the PD. Anderson is also a Field Training Officer and a Radar Instructor. Anderson has also served on the Special Situation Response Team.
Chris Hancock started with the HPD in 2009. Hancock is on the bike patrol, the Special Situation Response Team, and he is a Field Training Officer for new recruits.
Brandon Hauptman has been with the HPD since 2007. Hauptman serves as the Assistant Team Leader for the Special Situation Response Team. He also serves on the bike patrol, as a Field Training Officer for new recruits, and as a Taser Instructor.
David Vilaysing started with the HPD in 2005. Vilaysing serves as the Defensive Tactics Instructor for the department, and he is also a Field Training Officer. He is on the bike patrol and has also served on the Special Situation Response Team.
J.B. Burkholder started with the HPD in 2005 as a Patrol Officer. He was promoted to the rank of Uniform Investigator in 2011. Burkholder serves on the Special Situation Response Team. He also serves on the bike patrol and is a Field Training Officer.
By KARI BLURTON
