AUBURN, Ala. - The Auburn Police Department is proud to recognize the recent promotions of Lieutenant Reid Chambers and Lieutenant Josh Procise to the rank of captain.

Captain Reid Chambers first joined the Auburn Police Department as a student public safety specialist in 2003. In 2006, upon completion of his bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Auburn University, Chambers joined the department full time as a police officer.

Since then, Captain Chambers has served the department in various roles, holding positions as patrol corporal, patrol sergeant and administrative sergeant before taking on his most recent role as administrative lieutenant in 2020.

Along with his ranked positions, Captain Chambers has served as a field training officer, bike patrol supervisor, fleet manager and special events manager for the department.

Captain Josh Procise joined the Auburn Police Department as a patrol officer in Aug. 2014. He has served in his most recent role as the lieutenant over hiring and recruiting since 2024 and has been a member of the Lee County SWAT Team since 2015.

Captain Procise holds a Bachelor of Science degree in criminal justice administration from Columbia Southern University. He is also a graduate of the United States Air Force Airman Leadership School (2004), the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center and USAF Special Investigations Academy (2008), the FBI Basic Police Sniper/Observer Course (2020) and USAF Squadron Officer School (2021).

Captain Procise served in the Alabama Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve and Mississippi Air National Guard, retiring at the rank of major. His decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Air Force Achievement Medal, distinguished graduate of the USAF Security Forces Academy and the Top Gun award from the USAF Special Investigations Academy.

“Throughout their careers, both Captain Chambers and Captain Procise have earned the respect of their colleagues and the trust of the community through their sustained professionalism, integrity and dedication to public service,” said Chief Michael Harris. “Their promotion to captain reflects not only their experience and leadership ability, but also a continued commitment to guiding the department forward and serving the citizens of Auburn with excellence.”