A longtime law enforcement officer has been promoted to the rank of major in the Ray County Sheriff’s Office. The move places Tom Noon, a former detective, in a senior leadership role where he will oversee patrol operations, assist with investigations and guide the county’s information security. Noon noted the advancement is both a professional challenge and a personal milestone. “It is an honor to receive this promotion,” said Noon. “Personally, it confirms the calling I felt early on to serve and protect.” He added the new rank is less about recognition and more about responsibility. “Professionally, it gives me the chance to use my skills and experience to protect Ray County,” stated Noon. From the start, Noon saw policing as more than just a job. He recalled that when he first decided to wear the badge over 25 years ago, it was driven by a sense of duty. “From the beginning of my career, wearing the badge has been more than a job,” stated Noon. “It has always been a calling.” …