By Robin Gee
Fort Thomas Police Chief Casey Kilgore shared news of two
promotions within his department.
"Tonight we are very lucky, very fortunate to be
promoting two of our own officers. Detective Derek Faught will be promoted to
sergeant and Sergeant William Hunt will be promoted to lieutenant," he
announced.
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| Sergeant Derek Faught was one of two Fort Thomas Police Officers recently promoted. His wife, Sarah, pins on his sergeant's bars. |
Sergeant Derek Faught
Kilgore shared a story about Sergeant Faught. He came to the
department in 2012, and while attending the Police Academy he captured the
attention of reporters for Law Enforcement Magazine who decided to follow him
throughout the academy training, about 36 weeks. "So he became instantly
famous...and his portrait was on the front of the magazine," the chief
added.
He went on to add that since that time Faught has
contributed greatly to the department. "Derek’s been with us for seven
years. We love having him as part of the department. He’s a good friend, good
teacher, good mentor — the type of guy you give him a task you know it’s going
to get done. You don’t have to worry about it," he said.
"My wife and I love this city," said Faught
"We moved here last year, after many years of trying to get in, a common
experience here...You have a great department and a great chief, so I truly
enjoy my job. I just want to thank my fellow officers, all the guys who make
this great and, obviously, my family. Thank you all very much."
Faught will serve as the second-shift patrol sergeant and
his new badge is number 4318. After the chief pinned on his badge, his wife,
assisted by the couple’s small children, did the honor of adding his sergeant
bars to his uniform.
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| Chief Casey Kilgore and Lt. Will Hunt. |
Lieutenant Will Hunt
Fort Thomas Police Chief Casey Kilgore holds a new badge for
Lieutenant Will Hunt.
"William has been with us since 2003. He started in
Southgate in 2001 and did a couple of years there. He realized this was where
he wanted to be so he came home to us in Fort Thomas and has been with us ever
since," said Kilgore.
He noted that Hunt has taken on a “full plate” of duties and
projects over the years, and is someone who can be relied upon to follow
through.
Hunt has been a field training officer and runs the
department’s field training program. He’s a media officer who fields calls from
anyone with questions about what’s going on. He recently oversaw and completed
the department’s accreditation process. A crime scene investigator, he also the
summer Crime Scene CSI Camp for area middle schoolers.
After the chief pinned on Hunt’s new badge, Lieutenant Chris
Carpenter stepped up to pin on his lieutenant bars. It was a special personal
night for Hunt, Kilgore and Carpenter, who are friends and have worked together
for 18 to 19 years. They planned out the pinning ceremony so they could all
take part in honoring their friend.
"I feel like the hometown kid who done well, and I love
being here," said Hunt. "I grew up here...It’s a very proud moment to
continue to be here, to make it this far. My family is here. I appreciate them,
I appreciate all the guys I work with. They make us look good and working for
the chief is truly an honor. Thank you again."
Hunt will be the first-shift patrol lieutenant and his new
badge number is 4213.
Fort Thomas Officers Earn Deserved Retirements
Congratulations and thank you to Lt. Rich Whitford and
Officers Doug Bryant and Tom Carr who retired in July and August, respectively.
We are thankful to you and your families for your service to
the city!
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