Key West Police Chief Donie Lee last night swore in Officer Matt Haley, promoting him to sergeant. Sgt. Haley came to the Key West Police Department in 2004 after working as an investigator for the Florida Department of Children and Families. Prior to that, he served in the U.S. Coast Guard.

Over the past decade, he has worked as an officer and, like his father who is retired from FDLE, as a detective. He has received numerous letters of commendation and thanks from the community for his dedication and professionalism.

Sgt. Haley has been serving as an acting night patrol sergeant since August, and will continue in that role.