SR 60: Police Chiefs and Heads of Law Enforcement Agencies Recognition Day; recognize March 6, 2025
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Senate Resolution 60
By: Senators Albers of the 56th, Beach of the 21st, Robertson of the 29th, Williams of the 25th, Hatchett of the 50th and others
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing March 6, 2025, as Police Chiefs and Heads of Law Enforcement Agencies Recognition Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, in the State of Georgia, there are more than 700 police chiefs and heads of law enforcement agencies who provide the critical service of managing approximately 45,000 sworn peace officers; and
WHEREAS, the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police is an organization of honorable men and women dedicated to the preservation of the lives and property of Georgia citizens in a professional and ethical manner; and
WHEREAS, these brave law enforcement leaders provide public service above and beyond the call of duty, often at great personal risk and tremendous sacrifice of not only themselves but also their families; and
WHEREAS, from the time of their initial police chief's training provided by the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police and throughout their careers, each member has demonstrated continuous loyalty to the call to serve and has combined and increased their public safety effectiveness through cooperation with state, county, and local governmental officials; and
WHEREAS, police chiefs and heads of law enforcement agencies of Georgia support the continuous elevation of standards and training of law enforcement managers and have been instrumental in increasing the public's awareness of methods for avoiding being victims of crime; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the police chiefs and heads of law enforcement agencies of Georgia be recognized for their many personal sacrifices as well as their outstanding and courageous contributions to the citizens of this state.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body recognize March 6, 2025, as Police Chiefs and Heads of Law Enforcement Agencies Day at the state capitol and commend each police chief and head of a law enforcement agency in this state for his or her outstanding commitment to the people of this state. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to Scott Gray, President of the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police, and A. A. Butch Ayers, Executive Director of the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police.