2 West Richland police officers promoted to sergeant

Kensie Royce, 5, shares a snowflake decoration with Sgt. Terry Boehmler at the conclusion of Thursday’s promotion ceremony for two West Richland police officers.

Her father, Ryan, is being congratulated for his promotion by Kennewick Police Chief Ken Hohenberg.

Cmdr. Craig Littrell of the Kennewick Police Department stands at left.

The promotions are the final step in the department’s restructuring as a result of the public safety tax passed in 2014, said Chief Brian McElroy.

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This story was originally published January 7, 2016 at 5:03 PM with the headline "2 West Richland police officers promoted to sergeant."