A deputy in the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office has been promoted.

Sheriff Steve Cox announced that Deputy Ryan Ford was promoted to the rank of detective, effective July 1. Ryan has been with the Sheriff’s Office for about five years.

Cox said the detective position became open with prior Detective Jay Cooksey accepted better paying employment elsewhere.

“Ryan has proven his abilities to represent the LCSO well in protecting and serving all citizens of our county,” Cox said. “Ryan is very hard working and diligent with each investigation he is involved with. Ryan has the ability to turn a negative contact into a positive situation while doing his job.”