HR1250: HR1250 Mathis, Chief Stone; Columbus Police Department; named the Georgia Chapter of the FBI National Academy Associates' Phyllis Goodwin Agency of the Year; commend

26 LC 129 0922 House Resolution 1250 By: Representatives Reese of the 140th, Hugley of the 141st, Rice of the 139th, Buckner of the 137th, and Smith of the 138th A RESOLUTION Congratulating Chief Stone Mathis and Columbus Police Department for being named the1 Georgia Chapter of the FBI National Academy Associates' Phyllis Goodwin Agency of the2 Year; and for other purposes.3 WHEREAS, the Columbus Police Department (CPD) has been named th e recipient of the4 Georgia Chapter of the FBI National Academy Associates' Phyllis Goodwin Agency of the5 Year Award; and6 WHEREAS, this prestigious award recognizes a law enforcement agency that demonstrates7 strong leadership, progress, and commitment to professional excellence; and8 WHEREAS, CPD was selected for its recent work in reducing crime , increasing staffing,9 leadership development, and modernization; and10 WHEREAS, CPD has addressed challenges over the years through deliberate and strategic11 resets that focus on accountability, community policing, and ta king care of the men and12 women who risk their lives on behalf of the safety of the citizens of Georgia; and13 H. R. 1250 - 1 - 26 LC 129 0922 WHEREAS, in less than two years, CPD has reached full staffing, improved officer pay,14 boosted morale, and made major investments in technology includ ing implementation of15 Columbus' Real Time Crime Center, expanded camera and license p late reader programs,16 upgraded body-worn and in-car cameras, drone capabilities, and modernized records and17 dispatch systems; and18 WHEREAS, measurable results including a more than 30 percent drop in Part I crimes, a 2919 percent drop in violent crimes, and a case clearence rate that exceeds national average20 reflects CPD's commitment to excellence and progression; and 21 WHEREAS, CPD brings pride to its officers, leadership, and the citizens of Columbus,22 Georgia, with the honor of being named the Georgia Chapter of the FBI National Academy23 Associates' Phyllis Goodwin Agency of the Year Award.24 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that25 the members of this body congratulate Chief Stone Mathis and Columbus Police Department26 for being named the Georgia Chapter of the FBI National Academy Associates' Phyllis27 Goodwin Agency of the Year.28 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized29 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the30 Columbus Police Department.31 H. R. 1250 - 2 -