Romulus Police Lt. Eric Smith, center, proudly displays his certificate of completion from the prestigious Eastern Michigan University Staff and Command Executive Leadership Program. Smith has been in law enforcement for more than 18 years and spent nine years with the Detroit Police Department before joining the Romulus force in 2013 as a patrolman. He has steadily earned promotions to his current rank. Romulus Police Chief Robert Pfannes, left, and Deputy Chief Derran Shelby, right, were on hand to congratulate Smith on his achievement.