BPD welcomes new recruits, promotes from within

Beaumont Police Department hosted an Appreciation and Swearing In Ceremony on Wednesday, Jan. 11, at The Event Centre, naming eight individuals for their achievements.

Cody Courts has served with Beaumont PD for 14 years. During his tenure, Cody has worked as a Field Training Officer, has worked with the Hostage Negotiation Team, and has worked in the Narcotics Unit. In September 2015, Courts was promoted to the rank of Sergeant and worked as a Patrol Supervisor and also worked in the Internal Affairs Unit.

Jan. 11, Courts was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant.

Andre Reynolds has served with Beaumont PD for 13 years. During his tenure, Reynolds has worked as a Patrol Officer and was later promoted to the rank of Sergeant, where he worked as a Patrol Supervisor.

Jan. 11, Reynolds was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant.

Christopher Price has served with Beaumont PD for 11 years. During his tenure, Price has worked as a Field Training Officer, worked in the Special Assignment Unit, worked in the Narcotics Unit, and currently serves on the Department’s SWAT Team. Prior to joining Beaumont PD, Price served eight years in the United States Army Reserves. After his Army service, he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Lamar University.

Jan. 11, Price was promoted to the rank of Sergeant.

Trey Billingsley has served with Beaumont PD for 11 years. During his tenure, Billingsley has worked as a Field Training Officer in the Patrol Division. He has also earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Lamar University while serving with BPD.

Jan. 11, Billingsley was promoted to the rank of Sergeant.

Kenneth Bean has five years of prior Law Enforcement experience, and is now joining BPD. Numerous members of Bean’s family have either served with, or currently serve, at the Beaumont Police Department. Kenneth’s grandfather and father, both retired from Beaumont PD at the rank of Sergeant. Bean’s uncle currently serves in the Special Assignment Unit and his brother serves in the Patrol Division.

Amanda Duvail is a recent graduate of the Lamar Institute of Technology Regional Police Academy and is now joining BPD. She has an associate’s degree, as well as a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work.

Zachary Moss is a graduate of Nederland High School. Prior to joining the Beaumont Police Department, Moss worked as a Correctional Officer and as a fabricator. He is a recent graduate of the Lamar Institute of Technology Regional Police Academy.

Nicholas Apple is a graduate of Hardin Jefferson High School, and served four years in the United States Marine Corps. Apple’s parents are both veterans of Beaumont PD. His father, Scott, served the Department for 32 years and his mother, Carman, served for 26 years. Apple is a recent graduate of the Lamar Institute of Technology Regional Police Academy.

Tyler Hardwick is a 20-year veteran of the United States Army. During his tenure, Hardwick served four deployments to Iraq. In September 2022, he received an Honorable Discharge at the rank of Sergeant First Class. Hardwick is a recent graduate of the Lamar Institute of Technology Regional Police Academy.

Heath Holmes is a graduate of Port Neches Groves High School. After graduation, Holmes joined the U.S. Marines, where he served four years. Holmes comes from a legacy of family that have served in the law enforcement community. His grandfather, Popeye Holmes, served 56 years in Jefferson County law enforcement; his aunt, Crystal, is a retired Beaumont PD Officer; his father, Mark, is currently employed with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office with 39 years in law enforcement, and his brother, Josh, currently serves as a Beaumont PD patrolman.