Some Allentown police officers are moving up.

The Allentown Police Department handed out promotions Thursday.

Topping the list is former Capt. Dan Warg, who joined the force in 1981. He's the new assistant police chief, replacing the retired David Howells, Jr., who's now a district judge.

Keith Morris, who signed on with the APD in 1997, was promoted to captain.

?We are blessed with a number of talented leaders in the Allentown Police Department,? said Mayor Ed Pawlowski. ?Assistant Chief Warg and Captain Morris have impressed me with their knowledge of department operations and their service to the department and the citizens of the city.?

Pawlowski also announced the promotions of Glen Dorney, a 14-year veteran of the department, to lieutenant, and Glenn Granitz, Jr., an officer for the last 10 years, to supervisory sergeant in the criminal investigative division.

?I am proud that I live in a progressive city that recognizes that what makes us great is our unique diversity,? said Pawlowski. ?That?s why I am also very pleased to announce the promotion of two of our women police officers.?

Gail Struss was promoted to sergeant in the youth division and Alicia Conjour to sergeant assigned to the second platoon.

Pawlowski said it's important to promote more youthful department members because, in the next few years, some senior leaders will begin to retire.