We are honored to commemorate the promotion of Lieutenant Ross Patton. Lt. Patton has been a dedicated member of the Springdale Police Department since 2012, proudly serving in many roles. Lt. Patton has predominantly contributed to the patrol division by serving as a field training officer and a member of the Crime Suppression Unit. Lt Patton served as a sergeant over patrol and in the traffic unit. Lt. Patton has also served several years in the Criminal Investigation Division and is a long-time member of the SWAT team, where he began in various roles before becoming a breacher and then ultimately being the Team Commander. Notably, he played a crucial role in establishing a dedicated breacher unit within the SWAT team. Lt. Patton enjoys spending time with family, swimming, and tending to their garden.
Please join us in congratulating Lieutenant Ross Paton on his promotion and invaluable contributions to the community!!