On June 5, 2025, Chief Daniel Haugen promoted three officers. In a ceremony at the Bossier City Police
Department, Chief Haugen, alongside Mayor Thomas Chandler, promoted Lt. Bart Cavanaugh to the
rank of Captain, Sergeant Scottie Sproles was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant, and Corporal James
Stewart was promoted to the rank of Sergeant.
Captain Cavanaugh has been with the Bossier City Police Department for 31 years and will be assigned
to Police Administration.
Lieutenant Sproles has been with the Bossier City Police Department for 24 years and will be assigned to
the Patrol Division.
Sergeant Stewart has been with the Bossier City Police Department for 20 years and will be assigned to
the Patrol Division.
Chief Haugen expressed his sincere appreciation for these three men’s hard work and dedication to the
citizens of Bossier City and the Bossier City Police Department. We look forward to seeing them excel in
their new positions.