Davis promoted by Shelbyville police

Mike Davis. second from right, was promoted to sergeant this week by Shelbyville Police Chief Austin Swing. From left are Maj. Jan Phillips, Swing, Davis and Assistant Chief Mike Rogers.
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Chief Austin Swing made the announcement earlier this week, following the results of the latest sergeant exam.

Davis has served Shelbyville since October 1992. He has been a motorcycle officer for three years "and has a very cool and calm demeanor," Swing said.

Interviews for the position were recently conducted in the department "and several good ones applied" but Davis was one of the top ones, the chief said.

Davis will serve on the A Group day shift assisting Maj. Jan Phillips and will be in charge of the shift when Phillips is off.

He will continue current duties as a traffic officer, Swing said, but with more responsibilities.

Davis said he will be assisting other officers on the force "if they need any help with anything or questions on how to handle a situation."

"I'm glad to be of service," Davis said.