HR 533 Summary

• Commends Deputy Police Chief Herman Hinton of the Birmingham Police Department for 29 years of professional service and his retirement as Deputy Chief of the Investigative Operations Bureau, a position held since 2008.

• Recognizes Hinton's career accomplishments including commanding over 500 death investigations, service in homicide, forensics, burglary, robbery, and patrol units, and launching the department's Cold Case Unit and Detective of the Year Gala.

• Acknowledges Hinton's prior military service (three years in the United States Navy before joining the police department in 1983) and educational achievements, including graduation magna cum laude from Miles College and authorship of a Christian book.

• Highlights Hinton's leadership qualities and dedication to the City of Birmingham, noting his personal commitment to helping citizens and his credo to "Stand up for what's right, even if you have to stand alone."

• Directs that a copy of the resolution be provided to Hinton expressing admiration and gratitude for his outstanding community contributions and best wishes for his retirement.