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Atmore’s Police And Fire Chiefs Both Retire; Brooks Named New Police Chief
July 14, 2015
Both Atmore’s police chief and fire chief have handed in their retirement notices, and a new police chief is already on the job.
The retirements of Atmore Police Chief Jason Dean and Atmore Fire Chief Gerry McGhee were announced at a Monday afternoon meeting of the Atmore City Council by Public Safety Director Glenn Carlee.
Chuck Brooks was sworn as the Atmore Police Department’s new police chief. The former sergeant has over 25 years experience in law enforcement, including about two decades as an investigator.
Dean and McGhee will remain with the city temporarily to help transition their departments. A replacement fire chief has not yet been named.
Pictured: Chuck Brooks (on right in top photo, on left in inset photo), was sworn in as the new Atmore Police Chief Monday afternoon. Photos by Lauren Brooks for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
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3 Responses to “Atmore’s Police And Fire Chiefs Both Retire; Brooks Named New Police Chief”
Congratulations on your retirement Chief Dean, and Congratulations on your new opportunity Chief Brooks. Thank you both for your wisdom and energy as you protect our community during these turbulent times. Those of us at State Farm Insurance appreciate you and your officers more than you could know.
Gerry McGhee was one of the first community leaders to reach out to me when I became Atmore’s State Farm Insurance agent seven years ago. His passion about his job was evident then, and I have always considered it a privilege to work in a community he helped to protect. Congratulations on your retirement Chief McGhee!
Congratulations to both of you, Gerry and Jason. As a previous resident of Atmore, I know that both of you have been a vital part of the first responders for Atmore and the surrounding area and your work has been most appreciated. Enjoy retirement knowing that you both helped many citizens in and around Atmore get through some tough times. Congrats to both of you and wish you both well. MG