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William W. Hitchens (born April 26, 1947) is an American former police officer, former Director of Homeland Security and current politician from Georgia. Hitchens is a Republican member of the Georgia House of Representatives from the 161st District, serving since 2012.

Education

In 1975, Hitchens earned a Bachelors degree in Criminal Justice / Political Science from Georgia Southern University. Hitchens graduated from the FBI National Academy in Quantico, VA.[1][2]

Career

In 1965, Hitchens served in the United States Marines Corps, until 1969. Hitchens is a Vietnam veteran.[3][2]

In 1969, Hitchens became a Trooper with Georgia State Patrol, until 1997.[3][2]

In 1976, Hitchens served in the United States Coast Guard Reserve Unit Air Station Savannah, until 2001.[2]

In 2002, Hitchens was appointed by Governor-Elect Sonny Perdue as the Director of Georgia Office Homeland Security. Hitchens served as Director from 2003 to 2005.[1][2]

On November 6, 2012, Hitchens won the election unopposed and became a Republican member of Georgia House of Representatives for District 161.[4] On November 4, 2014, as an incumbent, Hitchens won the election unopposed and continued serving District 161.[5] On November 8, 2016, as an incumbent, Hitchens won the election unopposed and continued serving District 161.[6] On November 6, 2018, as an incumbent, Hitchens won the election and continued serving District 161. Hitchens defeated Adam Bridges with 63.45% of the votes.[7][3] On November 3, 2020, as an incumbent, Hitchens won the election unopposed and continued serving District 161.[8][9][2]

Personal life

Hitchens' wife is Norma Hitchens. They have 4 children. Hitchens and his family live in Rincon, Georgia.[3][2]

Hitchens' son William W. Hitchens, III, is also a law enforcement officer. In 2020, Hitchens' son William W. Hitchens, III, became the Lieutenant Colonel of the Georgia State Patrol and Deputy Commissioner of Georgia Department of Public Safety.[10][11][12]

References

  1. ^ a b "Governor-Elect Perdue Appoints Bill Hitchens Director of Homeland Security". georgia.gov. January 9, 2002. Retrieved March 18, 2021.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g "Bill Hitchens' Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved March 17, 2021.
  3. ^ a b c d "Bridges, Hitchens running for District 161 State House". wsav.com. 2019. Retrieved March 18, 2021.
  4. ^ "GA House 161". ourcampaigns.com. November 6, 2012. Retrieved March 17, 2021.
  5. ^ "GA House 161". ourcampaigns.com. November 4, 2014. Retrieved March 17, 2021.
  6. ^ "GA House 161". ourcampaigns.com. November 8, 2016. Retrieved March 18, 2021.
  7. ^ "GA House 161". ourcampaigns.com. November 6, 2018. Retrieved March 18, 2021.
  8. ^ "GA House 161". ourcampaigns.com. November 3, 2020. Retrieved March 18, 2021.
  9. ^ "Representative Bill Hitchens". legis.ga.gov. Retrieved March 17, 2021.
  10. ^ "New Georgia DPS Commissioner Means Big Promotions for 3 with South Georgia Roots". allongeorgia.com. September 30, 2020. Retrieved March 19, 2020.
  11. ^ "Public Safety Board promotes Hitchens". savannahnow.com. October 7, 2020. Retrieved March 19, 2020.
  12. ^ "DPS Leadership". georgia.gov. Retrieved March 19, 2020.

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