Sheriff’s Office Announces Two Promotions

Cortland County Sheriff Mark Helms has announced the promotion of two officers within the Sheriff’s Office. Helms has announced Officer Joshua Alexander has been promoted to the rank of Investigator Sergeant and Officer Michael Gates promoted to the rank of Sergeant.

Investigator Sergeant Alexander started with the Cortland County Sheriff’s Office in 2019 where he was assigned to the Uniformed Patrol Division, Helms said. He joined the Cortland County Sheriff’s Office with 6 years of law enforcement experience. Alexander will be transferred to the Criminal Investigation Division where Helms says he will attend extensive training to complete complex investigation.

Sergeant Gates started with the Cortland County Sheriff’s Office in 2016 where he was assigned to the Uniformed Patrol Division, Helms says. He will remain in the Uniformed Patrol Division as a Supervisor and will provide guidance and oversight in day-to-day operations in matters within the division. Gates will also undergo additional training to manage and oversee officers working in his shift.