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Police Officer Kenneth Lunger Jr. Promoted

Clayton Police Sgt. Kenneth L. Lunger Jr., last year's "Police Officer of the Year," has been promoted to Lieutenant.

He will be assigned to the "C" Squad of the Patrol Division.

"We're very proud of the job Lt. Lunger has been doing for the Town of Clayton," said Chief Glen B. Allen.

The seven-year police veteran has been a leader in traffic safety, including DWI enforcement. He recently won Advanced Certification from the NC Criminal Justice Training and Standards Commission and has a degree in Criminal Justice from Edinboro University in Pennsylvania.

Before his promotion, Lt. Lunger worked with the Patrol Division and with the Special Operations-Traffic Unit. He began his law enforcement career with the Selma Police Department before coming to Clayton.