TROY, Ala. (WDNews) – Troy Police Officer Devin Pittman has been promoted to the rank of sergeant, the department announced Monday.
Troy Police Chief Danny Barron formally promoted Pittman to sergeant of the Patrol Division during a ceremony held on June 23. Pittman, originally from Phenix City, joined the Troy Police Department in 2021 and has steadily moved up the ranks since then.
A military veteran, Pittman began his law enforcement career as a military police officer with the U.S. Army National Guard before working as a correctional officer in Georgia. He later attended Troy University with a focus in criminal justice.
“I grew up in a bad neighborhood, around a lot of drug-related activity,” Pittman said. “It drove me towards the narcotics side of policing. Eventually, I got under Lt. (Jason) Barron here and he drove me towards the supervision side of things.”
Pittman’s older brother, Dakota, joined the Troy Police Department before him, inspiring Devin to follow the same path.
“He had a major impact on me being here,” Pittman said.
Since joining TPD, Pittman has earned several certifications, including Field Training Officer in 2024 and Basic Tactical Operator earlier this year. He also serves on the department’s Emergency Response Team.
“Everything he does, and has done, here has been really great,” said Chief Barron. “I couldn’t ask for a better officer. I’m excited he’s going to be a sergeant here with us.”
Mayor Jason Reeves attended the promotion ceremony, praising Pittman’s commitment to leadership and community service.
“Leadership is hard and it’s about service,” Reeves said. “We’ll do everything we can to support you.”
Pittman was pinned by his children—Jayce, Zuri and Koa—during the ceremony.
“Climbing the ranks of leadership feels great,” Pittman said. “I plan to improve all the way up to chief one day, if I’m able.”
