[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 7 (Monday, January 13, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E54]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING TYRONE LEWIS

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, January 13, 2014

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a 
remarkable public servant, Tyrone Lewis, who is a native of Jackson, 
Mississippi and a proud product of Jackson Public Schools as a 1978 
graduate of Lanier High School. Upon completing high school, he went on 
to attend Jackson State University and graduated in 1982 with a 
Bachelor of Science degree in Mass Communications. While exploring his 
career options, Tyrone's desire to serve and build community affirmed 
to his decision to apply to the Jackson Police Training Academy.
  After completing the training and certification process in 1983, 
Tyrone Lewis began his successful career in law enforcement with the 
Jackson Police Department.
  During his 28-year career, he steadily rose through the ranks; 
mastering each position he was assigned. Having been directly and 
indirectly involved with virtually every facet of the Jackson Police 
Department, Tyrone developed an intense understanding of the importance 
of transparency, integrity, and communication.
  He has become well aware of the law enforcement needs that the 
citizens of Hinds County have as a whole. Tyrone knows that all 
citizens deserve a safe and orderly community maintained by firm and 
fair law enforcement.
  Tyrone's career began as a Patrolman. He worked steadily and was 
later promoted to a Shift Sergeant. Eventually, he was promoted to a 
Neighborhood Enforcement Team Commander and then Acting Precinct 
Commander. As his stellar career continued, Tyrone was made Commander/
Director of the Jackson Police Academy where he served until his 
promotion to Acting Chief of Police in 2009.
  In 2010, Tyrone retired from the Jackson Police Department as Deputy 
Chief of the Community Services Division. While in each position, he 
provided a solid leadership base for personnel, effectively managing 
the overall operations and procedures, and handling the fiscal 
responsibilities with respect to his assignment.
  Having worked in so many capacities with the Jackson Police 
Department, Tyrone underwent extensive training in a wide variety of 
areas of law enforcement and public safety including: crime prevention, 
police supervisory training, field officers' training, control & 
restraint techniques, evidence, crime scene, search & seizure, weapons 
of mass destruction, Constitutional law, police tactical driving, and 
diversionary devices.
  Throughout his stellar service career, Tyrone has been recognized for 
his contributions to the community as he was named Jackson's Best in 
1994 and Officer of the Year in 1992. He is also a member of the 
Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers Training Academy and both the 
Mississippi and National Associations of School Resource Officers. He 
is also a member of the MS Underage Drinking Prevention Coalition of 
Hinds County and the Metro Jackson Community Prevention Coalition of 
Hinds County.
  Over the years Tyrone has made it a point to continually participate 
in a variety of community and civic organizations. He organized the 1st 
Annual Officer Thomas Catchings Toy Drive in 2008 through the Jackson 
Police Department and has also served as a Board Member for the Farish 
Street Heritage Festival since 2008.
  Tyrone is a very active member of Stronger Hope Baptist Church where 
he is a Deacon and Pastor's Armor Bearer. He also serves on the Board 
of Directors of Apostolic Restoration Ministry. Tyrone is a member of 
Masonic Lodge #701 and of the Jackson Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi 
Fraternity, Incorporated.
  Tyrone is fully aware of the crime and economic conditions that 
presently face our community. He is also keenly aware of the 
perceptions that many citizens have of the Hinds County Sheriff's 
Department. As such, upon his election his goals include restoring 
safety to our communities and rebuilding trust in the Sheriff's 
Department. He will also work to create a greater relationship with all 
law enforcement agencies and increase the visibility and accountability 
of the department and its' officers.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Sheriff 
Tyrone Lewis for his dedication to serving.

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