The Hays Police Department announced in a news release Tuesday that Clayton Hill has been promoted to the rank of Patrol Corporal.

He has been with the Hays Police Department for 8 years and has served as a Patrol Officer and as a Patrol Investigator.

Hill is currently the Team Leader for the Ellis County Special Situation Response Team, a member of the Bike Patrol, and a Reality Based Training (RBT) Instructor.