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Howard named Assistant Chief of Police for HPD
Tracey Howard
Photo provided by the City of Hinesville - Today, Hinesville Police Chief Lloyd Slater announced the selection of Major Tracey Howard as the new Assistant Chief of Police for the Hinesville Police Department.

HINESVILLE, Ga. (Feb. 8, 2021) – Today, Hinesville Police Chief Lloyd Slater announced the selection of Major Tracey Howard as the new Assistant Chief of Police for the Hinesville Police Department (HPD). Major Howard is a lifelong resident of Hinesville where he graduated from Bradwell Institute High School and worked a variety of jobs before joining the Hinesville Police Department in 1990. Over the course of his 30 years in law enforcement, Major Howard has served in numerous positions, including drug task force investigator, internal affairs investigator, training and recruiting director, adjunct instructor at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center, traffic accident investigation section commander and HPD’s senior firearms instructor.

 He was serving as the commander of the Criminal Investigation Division at the time of his selection. “Major Howard’s extensive experience, training, education and passion for community involvement reflect the professionalism and character we strive to instill and encourage in all of our staff,” said Hinesville Police Chief Slater. 

Major Howard holds a Bachelor of Science degree in criminal justice from Armstrong Atlantic State University and is a member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police and the Georgia Gang Investigators Association. He is also an avid golfer and has organized numerous fundraising events in support of community charities. To learn more about the City of Hinesville and the Hinesville Police Department, visit cityofhinesville.org.