Chris Clayton was promoted to captain in the Garner Police Department in a ceremony held Dec. 21.
Capt. Clayton has served the Garner community in various roles for 27 years. As a lieutenant, he served as a commander in the Criminal Investigations, Patrol and Professional Standards divisions. He also served as a Special Response Team Commander. As a sergeant, Capt. Clayton supervised patrol, traffic safety and administration.
Prior to entering supervision, Capt. Clayton served as a patrol officer, field training officer and school resource officer.
Capt. Clayton graduated from Campbell University with a bachelor of arts in government and graduated from the FBI National Academy Session #253. He is a Garner Police Athletic/Activities League board member and a CALEA assessor.
Congratulations to Capt. Clayton.
Courtesy Town of Garner