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RJ Donovan holds promotion ceremony

Warden congratulates new sergeant while she's surrounded by family.
Sgt. A. Contreras is congratulated by the warden, her family and friends at the promotion ceremony at RJ Donovan Correctional Facility.

RJ Donovan Correctional Facility administrative staff hosted a promotion ceremony for newly appointed correctional sergeants and lieutenants.

The May 16 ceremony took place on grounds at RJ Donovan Correctional Facility in the minimum support facility. Each celebrated staff members’ family, friends, and loved ones attended. There they had lunch and drinks. On this day, each staff member was recognized for their state service, work history, and current rank.

In total there were seven lieutenants and 22 sergeants promoted:

RJ Donovan promotion ceremony with the warden honoring a new sergeant.
Sgt. J. Perez and Warden Hill.
RJ Donovan Correctional Facility Warden shakes hands with a new sergeant at a promotion ceremony.
Warden Hill congratulates Sgt. J. Coley.
Group of new sergeants and lieutenants in San Diego.
Lieutenants and sergeants at the promotion ceremony.

Lieutenants:

  • K. Fields
  • J. Hernandez
  • M. Hernandez
  • F. Lewis
  • R. Melgar
  • J. Moises
  • L. Rodriguez

Sergeants:

  • J. Alvarez
  • W. Amaya
  • B. Beduhi
  • D. Borboa
  • H. Camargo
  • J. Coley
  • A. Contreras
  • M. Flores
  • G. Gonzalez
  • E. Heraldez III
  • B. Mercado
  • J. Morfin Jr.
  • E. Omingo
  • J. Perez
  • R. Polley
  • M. Rodriguez
  • J. Sanchez
  • C. Segovia
  • A. Soria
  • C. Taylor
  • P. Wingo
  • M. Zambrano

Submitted by RJ Donovan Correctional Facility

A group of sergeants at the promotion ceremony.
Sergeants at the RJ Donovan promotion ceremony.

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