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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.

Career

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

In 1969, Hitchens became a Trooper with Georgia State Patrol, until 1997.

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

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.

On November 6, 2012, Hitchens won the election unopposed and became a Republican member of Georgia House of Representatives for District 161. On November 4, 2014, as an incumbent, Hitchens won the election unopposed and continued serving District 161. On November 8, 2016, as an incumbent, Hitchens won the election unopposed and continued serving District 161. 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. On November 3, 2020, as an incumbent, Hitchens won the election unopposed and continued serving District 161.

Personal life

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

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.

References

1. ^ "Governor-Elect Perdue Appoints Bill Hitchens Director of Homeland Security". georgia.gov. January 9, 2002. Retrieved March 18, 2021.
2. ^ "Bill Hitchens' Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved March 17, 2021.
3. ^ "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.

External links

• Bill Hitchens at ballotpedia.org
• Bill Hitchens at wsav.com

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