Cleveland Police Chief Jeff Shoemaker has promoted a long-time dedicated officer who briefly held the job he now has. During Monday’s Cleveland City Council meeting, Chief Shoemaker announced the promotion of Major Aaron Weiland to the position of Deputy Police Chief.
Shoemaker told the council that this has been the making for a while.
“Since I’ve been here, a little over a year, I have relied on Major Weiland’s assistance in some leadership with the department,” he said. “I hope it’s recognized we are a different department than we were a year ago and that wouldn’t be possible without his help. “
Following the announcement, two of Weiland’s fellow officers Sgt. Wesley Addis and Cpl. Brandon Wood took part in a pinning ceremony for the new deputy chief.
Weiland has been with the Cleveland Police Department for over 23 years and served as interim police chief prior to Chief Shoemaker being named to that position.
