Rising Sun swears in new officer, promotes two corporals and names Officer of the Year

At the July meeting the mayor and commissioners introduced incoming officers, administered an oath to a newly sworn officer and announced promotions and honors within the Rising Sun Police Department.

Joseph Cunningham was sworn in by the mayor. During the oath Cunningham repeated the pledge to support the U.S. and state constitutions before being congratulated by officials. The mayor also announced promotions effective July 2021: Officer Stickney and Officer McKinney were promoted to corporal, the mayor said, citing leadership, mentoring and community policing work including DARE instruction.

Officials presented a surprise recognition naming Daniel Stickney as Officer of the Year for 2021, noting roughly 37 years of law‑enforcement service and extended on‑duty commitment to keeping the town safe.

Quotes recorded during the introductions and oath were limited to ceremonial language. The board thanked the officers for their service and welcomed new personnel.