Among those slated for advancement are Lieutenant Michael Byrd, who is set to become captain, and Officer Caroline Edwards, who will rise to the rank of sergeant.
The 4-1 majority decision is a notable win for Republicans in the state, following the landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade in June 2022.
A report from Parents Defending Education found that at least 1,040 school districts in the United States have policies requiring educators to keep students' gender identities from parents.
