The Columbus Police Department is announcing the promotion of two officers.

With the retirement of Deputy Chief Todd Harry after 20 years with the department, Capt. Mike Richardson will be promoted to take Harry’s place. Richardson has 23 years on the department and has served as the uniform division captain for the past six years. Prior to that he served as a patrol officer, sergeant and lieutenant in the uniformed division.

Lt. Steve Norman, also a 23-year-veteran of the Columbus police, will become the new uniform captain. As a lieutenant he has overseen the daytime patrol operations. He has served as a patrol officer, uniform sergeant, narcotics detective, public information officer and as uniform captain prior to Richardson.