Ellington

New Jackson Police Chief Rebecca Coleman announced several changes to her command staff on Friday. The moves include promotions and some shifting of responsibilities among deputy chiefs.

Coleman moved Precinct 1 Commander Jeremiah Jones to Precinct 2, replacing Jesse Robinson. She promoted Sgt. Donald Gater to Jones' top spot in the South Jackson precinct.

In Northwest Jackson, Coleman promoted Precinct 3 Commander Eric Wall to deputy chief for patrol, replacing Dewayne Thomas. Thomas' new position is director of the department's planning and research division. In Wall's place as Precinct 3 commander, Coleman installed Sergeant Ron Sampson.

Gerald Jones (no relation to Jeremiah), the former deputy chief for investigations, is now over the department's standards and training, including the police academy. Taking Jones' spot over investigations is Sgt. Brett Winstead.

Deputy Chief Tyrone Lewis, who served as interim chief from May until Coleman's confirmation last month, is now deputy chief of the Community Services Division.

Coleman kept several top-level staff in the same roles, including Lee Vance as Assistant Chief, Lindsey Horton as deputy chief for Administrative Support Services and Kenneth Goodrum as commander of Northeast Jackson's Precinct 4.