Georgia CommonsHR 1250: Mathis, Chief Stone; Columbus Police Department; named the Georgia Chapter of the FBI National Academy Associates' Phyllis Goodwin Agency of the Year; commend
Última acción: 5 de febrero de 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution congratulates Chief Stone Mathis and the Columbus Police Department for winning the Georgia Chapter of the FBI National Academy Associates' Phyllis Goodwin Agency of the Year award.
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En lenguaje claro
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It formally congratulates Chief Stone Mathis and the Columbus Police Department for being named the Georgia Chapter of the FBI National Academy Associates' Phyllis Goodwin Agency of the Year. The resolution recounts the department's recent record, including reaching full staffing, improving officer pay, adding technology like a Real Time Crime Center and expanded cameras, and cutting Part I crimes by more than 30 percent and violent crimes by 29 percent. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the Columbus Police Department.
Qué hace el proyecto de ley
- Formally congratulates Chief Stone Mathis and the Columbus Police Department for receiving a statewide law enforcement award.
- Recites the department's recent achievements, including staffing improvements, technology upgrades, and crime reduction statistics.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the Columbus Police Department.
- Creates no new law, funding, or legal requirement; it is a symbolic honor from the legislature.
A quién afecta
The resolution directly names Chief Stone Mathis and the Columbus Police Department as its honorees. It has no legal effect on other Georgians, agencies, or businesses since it does not change any statute or create obligations.
Por qué importa
The resolution has no practical legal effect on Georgians statewide, but it gives official legislative recognition to a local police department's recent performance, which can boost morale and public visibility for the department and its officers.
Disposiciones clave
- Recites the Columbus Police Department's selection for the Georgia Chapter of the FBI National Academy Associates' Phyllis Goodwin Agency of the Year Award.
- States that the department reached full staffing, improved officer pay, and boosted morale within less than two years.
- Cites specific crime statistics, including a more than 30 percent drop in Part I crimes and a 29 percent drop in violent crimes.
- Resolves that House members congratulate Chief Stone Mathis and the Columbus Police Department.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to provide a copy of the resolution to the Columbus Police Department.
Del proyecto de ley
“a more than 30 percent drop in Part I crimes, a 29 percent drop in violent crimes, and a case clearence rate that exceeds national average”
“the members of this body congratulate Chief Stone Mathis and Columbus Police Department for being named the Georgia Chapter of the FBI National Academy Associates' Phyllis Goodwin Agency of the Year.”
Cronología del estado
- House Read and Adopted (Cámara de Representantes)
- House First Readers (Cámara de Representantes)
- House Hopper (Cámara de Representantes)
Patrocinadores
- Teddy Reese (D, HD-140)
- Carolyn Hugley (D, HD-141)
- Carmen Rice (R, HD-139)
- Debbie Buckner (D, HD-137)
- Vance Smith (R, HD-138)
Temas
- law enforcement recognition
- Columbus Police Department
- legislative resolution
- police performance