Caddo Parish Sheriff Steve Prator will be promoting two deputies during a ceremony beginning at 8:30a.m. Tuesday, June 22nd. The ceremony will be taking place at the Regional Re-Entry Facility which is located at 1121 Forum Drive, in Shreveport.

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Gary Bailey, who operates the CPSO Stock Patrol, will be promoted to the rank of sergeant. Bailey joined the Sheriff’s Office in 1996 as a security deputy. He has also worked in Patrol, Narcotics, and K-9. He has served as the department’s stock patrol deputy since 2015.

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Steven Viola, a 19-year employee, will be promoted to Director of Fleet Maintenance. Viola was hired in 2001 as a mechanic and replaces Director Mike Gregory, who is retiring. Fleet Maintenance is responsible for the upkeep of all department vehicles, boats, trailers, accessories, and equipment.

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