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GA HR1293

Resolution

Status

Passed

2/7/2014

Primary Sponsor

Allen Peake

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013-2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes and commends retired Chief of Police Thomas Michael "Mike" Burns, named the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police (GACP) 2013 "Chief of the Year"
  • Chief Burns served over 38 years with the Macon Police Department, starting as a patrol officer and being appointed the first Chief of Police for the City of Macon in 2005 after rising through the ranks over 22 years
  • Holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, an Associate of Applied Sciences in Criminal Justice Studies, and is a graduate of the National FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia
  • Served on multiple GACP standing committees, including the Legislative Committee and the Constitution and By-Laws Committee, and mentored aspiring police chiefs
  • Led one of Georgia's nationally accredited law enforcement agencies, as recognized by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies Inc. (CALEA)

Legislative Description

Burns, Chief of Police Thomas Michael "Mike"; commend

Last Action

House Read and Adopted

2/7/2014

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