Pleasanton Police Announce Promotions

PLEASANTON, CA — The Pleasanton Police Department recently promoted two employees. Lieutenant Larry Cox was promoted to the rank of captain and Officer Rob Shuffield was promoted to the rank of sergeant.

Cox, a native of Maine, is a Tracy High School graduate. The veteran officer started his career with the Antioch Police Department in 1997 and came to Pleasanton in 2001. Cox thanked his family during the promotion ceremony.

"I can get emotional when talking about my family," Cox said."To me family is everything...whether it’s my biological family or my brothers on the SWAT team or everybody that works for this police department, is my family."

Shuffield, a Walnut Creek native, grew up in Danville and graduated from San Ramon Valley High School. In 2006, Shuffield started his law enforcement career with the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office and joined the Pleasanton Police Department family in 2009. Shuffield also spoke about the importance of family support.

After his badge pinning Shuffield said, "Without them [family] none of this would be possible."

Photos courtesy Pleasanton Police Department