Written by Amanda Coers – For over 20 years Mike Sheedy has served and protected. During a farewell ceremony held in his honor on August 30th at the Law Enforcement Center, his fellow officers praised him for his outstanding service record and dedication to his family, both by blood and his family in blue.
“I met Sergeant Michael Sheedy on May 12, 2016,” Brownwood Police Chief Terry Nichols began in his congratulatory remarks at the celebration. “He had the pleasure to be on the interview board when I was applying to be the police chief here.”
Sheedy joined the Brownwood Police Department on August 30, 1996. Prior to joining the department he served in the United States Air Force. Sheedy worked in the patrol division for the Brownwood PD for ten years before becoming a corporal on March 2, 2006. On July 12, 2011 he was promoted to Sergeant. On December 12, 2016 he transitioned from Sergeant in the Patrol Division to serving in the Criminal Investigations Division.
“Looking at his personnel file, he has countless letters of recommendation. A few comments and words in those were professional, confident, efficient, courteous, and going above and beyond his normal duties,” Chief Nichols said. “Last but certainly not least, Mike is a family man. He cherishes his family more than anything.”
Sheedy was presented with a challenge coin from the police chief, as well as a watch and a shadow box from Brownwood police officer Fred Bastardo, president of the Brownwood Municipal Police Association.
Mike Sheedy will be taking a position at the Ron Jackson State School to continue with his career.
“With retirement of a supervisor, it opens the door for people to move up and try to fill those shoes,” Chief Nichols continued as the celebration transitioned to a promotion ceremony for two Brownwood officers. Corporal Brandon Miller was promoted to sergeant and Officer Paul Chrisman was promoted to corporal.
“From watching Brandon work, I can attest he is relentless on tracking down bad guys,” Chief Nichols said. “I’m proud to promote Brandon to Sergeant.”
Sergeant Miller chose his wife to pin his badge during the ceremony. City Secretary Christi Wynn administered the Oath of Office for the newly promoted sergeant. Next, Officer Chrisman was promoted.
“Paul often uses his extra time to help officers on the range. Firearms is one of his passions and areas of expertise. I’m very proud to promote him to Corporal,” Chief Nichols said. Corporal Chrisman chose Sergeant Miller to pin his badge.
