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BPD Personnel Promoted
Enforcement Unit -Promoted from Corporal to Sergeant-Sgt. Jason McCoy and Promoted from Officer to Corporal- Cpl. Tyler See.Traffic Unit- Promoted from Corporal to Sergeant - Sgt. Daniel Rooker and Promoted from Officer to Corporal - Cpl. Kevin Huntsman.Congratulations on your achievements and we look forward to your leadership with the Brownsburg Police Department. -
Chief Grimes Appoints New Captains
Sgt. Jacque Bass has been promoted to Captain and will serve as the Investigation Unit Commander. Captain Bass has been with the department since July 2004 and has served as a detective since 2013. He has also been a member of the Emergency Response Team and the Bicycle Patrol Unit.Sgt. Joseph Fults has been promoted to Captain and will serve as the Enforcement Unit Commander. Captain Fults was hired in July 2008. He currently serves as the Emergency Response Commander and recently served as the Department’s Training Coordinator. Throughout his career with BPD, he has also been active in the Traffic Unit and the Investigations Unit.Congratulations to Captain Bass and Captain Fults on their well earned promotions. We look forward to their continued leadership and future contributions to the Brownsburg Police Department. -
Ray Kotarski Recognized for Service
Throughout his tenure on the Police Commission, Ray served as both President and Vice President, consistently guiding the commission with integrity and purpose. His involvement extended far beyond meetings—Ray participated in numerous Interview Boards and contributed his expertise as a member of the Hendricks County Health Partnership.Ray’s wisdom, steady leadership, and steadfast support have strengthened our department and our community in lasting ways. We are profoundly grateful for his years of service. Thank you! -
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Chief Grimes Announces New Appointments
Major Andrew Watts has been appointed Assistant Chief of Police, and Captain Jennifer Barrett has been promoted to Major – Chief of Support Services. Both leaders bring extensive experience to their new roles and will assume additional responsibilities as part of their appointments. Both leaders bring extensive experience to their new roles and will assume additional responsibilities as part of their appointments.
Assistant Chief Andrew Watts has served with the Brownsburg Police Department since 2005 and has held a wide range of positions throughout his career. He began as a Road Officer and expanded his expertise through roles including Emergency Response Team member, ERT Commander, Master Instructor, Training Coordinator, and Chief of Support Services. Assistant Chief Watts has also served on the Chief’s Executive Board for several years, providing valuable insight and support in the administration and operations of the department.
Major Jennifer Barrett celebrated twenty‑five years of dedicated service with the Brownsburg Police Department in September 2025. She began her career as a Road Officer in 2000 and advanced to the role of Detective in 2006. Throughout her investigative career, she has taken on numerous additional responsibilities both within the department and in collaboration with outside agencies.
Before her recent appointment, Major Barrett served as the Investigations Commander and as an Instructor, and she continues to act as the department’s Public Information Officer. In 2024, Major Barrett was appointed by the Governor to sit on the Indiana Child Fatality Review Board and continues to serve on the board. Major Barrett is a TFO (Task Force Officer) with the FBI VCACHT (Violent Crime Against Children and Human Trafficking) Squad. She is also on the Board for the Indiana State SART (Sexual Assault Response Team).
We look forward to Assistant Chief Andrew Watts and Major Jennifer Barrett’s continued leadership and valuable contribution they provide to the department. Congratulations!
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Top Gun Award
The Top Gun Award is presented to the officer achieving the highest overall score in the department wide firearms competition, which evaluates both speed and accuracy. This recognition reflects Sgt. Fults’ skill, consistency, and proficiency in firearms performance.
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Civilian of the Year 2025
She has expanded and strengthened both roles, enhancing their impact while maintaining exceptional organization and effectiveness. Kim is an invaluable asset to the Investigations Unit, and her long standing dedication is deeply appreciated.
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2025 Support Officer of the Year
His dedication to protecting vulnerable individuals, combined with his attention to detail and perseverance in the pursuit of justice, brings great credit to him, the Investigations Unit, and the Brownsburg Police Department as a whole.
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2025 Officer of the Year
He is particularly recognized for his commitment to OWI enforcement, making it a priority during every shift. Over the course of his five‑year career, Officer Molina has made more than one hundred OWI arrests. In both 2023 and 2024, he was honored as a Traffic Safety All‑Pro by the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute.