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John Pike got more than a Meritorious Service Award at this week's police ceremony. He also got a promotion, from sergeant to lieutenant.

The ceremony in the MIND Institute auditorium at the ºÙºÙÊÓƵ Medical Center also included the promotion of three officers to the rank of sergeant: James Barbour, Roger Harper and Don Malloy.

Pike fills a lieutenant's job that had been vacant for about a year. With his appointment, the department is back to its full complement of four lieutenants.

As a lieutenant, Pike will be in charge of support services. The other lieutenants are Matthew Carmichael, in charge of detectives, evidence and property; John Johnson III, in charge of the Police Department's medical center unit; and Nader Oweis, in charge of campus patrol and Aggie Hosts.

Barbour has been with the ºÙºÙÊÓƵ Police Department for three years, Harper for one year and Malloy for about 1½ years. All have prior experience with other agencies.

"It is always exciting to promote from within a department," Police Chief Annette Spicuzza said. "I am fully confident that these individuals — with their vast experiences and knowledge — will bring new ideas and perspectives to their positions as well as the department."

— Dave Jones