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Bill Hitchens

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Running, 2024 Georgia House of Representatives District 161, General Election

Won the General, 2022 Georgia House of Representatives District 161

Georgia State House, District 161 (? - Present)

Quick Facts
  • Full Name:
    Bill Hitchens
  • Gender:
    Male
  • Home City:
    Rincon, GA
  • Religion:
    Baptist
  • Family:
    Wife: Norma; 4 Children: Lori, Billy, Stephanie, Jennifer; 10 Grandchildren
Personal Details

Bill Hitchens is a Republican member of the Georgia House of Representatives, representing District 161. He was first elected to the chamber in 2012.

Education

  • Graduated, Georgia Executive Leadership Program, Carl Vincent Institute, University of Georgia
  • Graduated, Legislative Leadership Institute, Carl Vincent Institute, University of Georgia
  • Attended, Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy, 1982
  • Bachelors, Criminal Justice/Political Science, Georgia Southern University, 1971-1975

Professional Experience

  • Graduated, Georgia Executive Leadership Program, Carl Vincent Institute, University of Georgia
  • Graduated, Legislative Leadership Institute, Carl Vincent Institute, University of Georgia
  • Attended, Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy, 1982
  • Bachelors, Criminal Justice/Political Science, Georgia Southern University, 1971-1975
  • Commissioner, Georgia Department of Public Safety, 2004-2012
  • Commissioner, Department of Public Safety and the Colonel of the Georgia State Patrol, 2004-2011
  • Director, Georgia Office of Homeland Security, 2003-2005
  • Executive Director, G-8 Public Safety Command, 2003-2004
  • Law Enforcement Consultant, Governor's Criminal Justice Coordinating Council, 1997-2001
  • Commander, United States Coast Guard Reserve Unit Air Station Savannah, 1976-2001
  • South Division Adjutant/Major/Trooper, State Patrol, Georgia, 1969-1997
  • Law Enforcement Shift Commander, Atlanta Olympic Games, 1996
  • Sergeant, United States Marine Corps, 1965-1969

Political Experience

  • Graduated, Georgia Executive Leadership Program, Carl Vincent Institute, University of Georgia
  • Graduated, Legislative Leadership Institute, Carl Vincent Institute, University of Georgia
  • Attended, Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy, 1982
  • Bachelors, Criminal Justice/Political Science, Georgia Southern University, 1971-1975
  • Commissioner, Georgia Department of Public Safety, 2004-2012
  • Commissioner, Department of Public Safety and the Colonel of the Georgia State Patrol, 2004-2011
  • Director, Georgia Office of Homeland Security, 2003-2005
  • Executive Director, G-8 Public Safety Command, 2003-2004
  • Law Enforcement Consultant, Governor's Criminal Justice Coordinating Council, 1997-2001
  • Commander, United States Coast Guard Reserve Unit Air Station Savannah, 1976-2001
  • South Division Adjutant/Major/Trooper, State Patrol, Georgia, 1969-1997
  • Law Enforcement Shift Commander, Atlanta Olympic Games, 1996
  • Sergeant, United States Marine Corps, 1965-1969
  • Representative, Georgia State House of Representatives, District 161, 2012-present
  • Candidate, Georgia State House of Representatives, District 161, 2020

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Member, Brain and Special Injury Trust Fund Commission

Former Chair, Defense and Veterans Affairs Committee, Georgia State House of Representatives

Former Member, Georgia Aviation Authority

Former Member, Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training Council

Former Member, State Indemnification Commisison

Former Member, Subcommittee on Public Safety, Georgia State House of Representatives

Current Legislative Committees

Member, Defense and Veterans Affairs

Member, Economic Development and Tourism

Chair, Public Safety and Homeland Security

Member, Subcommittee on Transportation

Member, Transportation

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • Graduated, Georgia Executive Leadership Program, Carl Vincent Institute, University of Georgia
  • Graduated, Legislative Leadership Institute, Carl Vincent Institute, University of Georgia
  • Attended, Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy, 1982
  • Bachelors, Criminal Justice/Political Science, Georgia Southern University, 1971-1975
  • Commissioner, Georgia Department of Public Safety, 2004-2012
  • Commissioner, Department of Public Safety and the Colonel of the Georgia State Patrol, 2004-2011
  • Director, Georgia Office of Homeland Security, 2003-2005
  • Executive Director, G-8 Public Safety Command, 2003-2004
  • Law Enforcement Consultant, Governor's Criminal Justice Coordinating Council, 1997-2001
  • Commander, United States Coast Guard Reserve Unit Air Station Savannah, 1976-2001
  • South Division Adjutant/Major/Trooper, State Patrol, Georgia, 1969-1997
  • Law Enforcement Shift Commander, Atlanta Olympic Games, 1996
  • Sergeant, United States Marine Corps, 1965-1969
  • Representative, Georgia State House of Representatives, District 161, 2012-present
  • Candidate, Georgia State House of Representatives, District 161, 2020
  • Member, Georgia International Law Enforcement Exchange, 2003-present
  • Member, Baptist Church at Ebenezer, present
  • Former President, Effingham County High School Booster Club
  • Former State President, Georgia Chapter, Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy Associates
  • Former President, Jaycee Organization
  • Former Coach, Little League Baseball, Softball, and Basketball
  • Former President, Peace Officers' Association of Georgia
  • Chair, National Law Enforcement Explorers Conference, 2009

Other Info

— Awards:

  • Savannah Metropolitan Police Officer of the Year in 1978, Effingham County Police Officer of the Year in 1978, The T. Malone Sharpe Memorial Award as the Outstanding Local Chapter President in the Georgia Jaycees in 1979, Outstanding Military Citizen of Georgia Award in 1988, the Georgia State Patrol's Meritorious Service Award for his actions in Centennial Park immediately after the bombing in1996, the Arthur Hutchins Memorial Award as the Georgia Peace Officer of the Year for Meritorious Service in 2004, Outstanding Leader of the Year Award for Georgia State Government and the University System in 2009, a Governor's Public Safety Award for career contributions to the law enforcement profession in 2010, and the Georgia Chapter of the FBI National Academy Associates Member of the Year Award in 2011.

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Spouse's Occupation:

Former employee, Georgia Department of Industry, Trade and Tourism

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