July 20, 2021
By: Dwayne Page
Tyler Patterson, a Corporal in the Smithville Police Department has been promoted to the rank of Sergeant to succeed another officer in that role who recently resigned while Michael Coronado has been hired as a patrol officer to fill a vacancy in the department. The Smithville Mayor and Aldermen approved the promotion and hiring last week upon the recommendation of Police Chief Mark Collins.
“Corporal Patterson has been an officer with the department for six years so it was only fitting that he be promoted to Sergeant. He will do an outstanding job in that role,” said Chief Collins.
“Mr. Coronado has applied with me numerous times over the years but for some reason wasn’t hired but he has stayed on my mind. He has been in law enforcement for two years. I felt like it was time he became a member of the Smithville Police Department. I have hired him to fill a vacancy we have in the department. I feel very confident he will be a good officer and fulfill those duties as expected,” said Chief Collins.