SJR37 Summary

• Commends Chief Thomas Mangham upon his retirement on February 28, 2013, after a 46-year career in law enforcement.

• Recognizes his 22 years of service as Chief of the Opelika Police Department, during which he grew the department to 84 sworn officers, over 100 civilian personnel, and 53 vehicles.

• Acknowledges major accomplishments including installation of 800 trunking radio system, jail consolidation with Lee County Detention Facility, establishment of canine unit, mobile data system deployment, and DARE Program partnership with Opelika City Schools.

• Notes his career progression from Parking Control Officer beginning February 1, 1967, and his service as President of the Alabama Association of Chiefs of Police and Chairman of the 911 Board.

• Declares Chief Mangham highly honored and commended by the Alabama Legislature for his tireless dedication and exceptional abilities.