The Santa Cruz Police Department proudly announces the promotion of two veteran officers to the position of Police Lieutenant and Police Sergeant. Lieutenant Jon Bush and Sergeant Brad Burruel promoted on Monday afternoon, January 6, following a rigorous and competitive testing process.
"Jon Bush and Brad Burruel demonstrate dedication and the most important leadership skills to inspire our officers to level up," said Chief Mills. "You can count on these two officers to always uphold the professionalism the community expects from the Santa Cruz Police Department."
Lieutenant Jon Bush has 22 years of law enforcement experience with the Santa Cruz Police Department. During his career, Lieutenant Bush has worked in patrol, in investigations as a detective, and as a field training officer. As a Sergeant, he supervised patrol teams, served on the County Anti-Crime Team, managed the Downtown Unit and Neighborhood Policing Teams. He also served as the Hostage Negotiations Team Leader. Lieutenant Jon Bush is a Recipient of the Life Saving Award, Chief's Commendation, and Officer of the Year. He lives in Santa Cruz County with his wife and two daughters.
Sergeant Brad Burruel is a 12 year veteran of the police department. During his career, Sergeant Burruel worked in patrol, serving as a member of the Downtown Unit and Emergency Services Unit Tactical Team. He is a POST-certified Defensive Tactics instructor and co-creator of the SCPD Threat Assessment Team. Sergeant Burruel also served as a Field Training Officer instructing and training new patrol officers.
Please join us in celebrating and congratulating these veteran officers on achieving a significant milestone in their careers.
