Office of Community Relations
Jan. 17, 2012
For immediate release
CONTACT: Chief John Lowry
Johnson City Police Department
(423)434-6159
JCPD Chief John Lowry to retire in May
Johnson City Police Chief John Lowry announced Tuesday that he will retire May 17. Lowry has served as chief of the JCPD since June 2003.
"I have had a great career and feel I have been very fortunate to be afforded the opportunity to lead an outstanding group of men and women with the JCPD. I believe I am leaving this organization better than it was but that is mainly due to the hard work and dedication of the great people who work for it," Lowry said.
Recognized as one of the premier law enforcement agencies in Tennessee, the Johnson City Police Department has received 18 years of continuous accreditation under Lowry. He oversaw the transition back from public safety (Police/Fire) to traditional Police and implemented cutting-edge technology for more efficient operations.
"Chief Lowry has been a loyal and dedicated employee, and has instilled those same traits in the Police Department," said City Manager Pete Peterson. "John has served our community for over 39 years working tirelessly to provide medical, police, and fire services to those in need. We are very proud of all John's accomplishments, and the great Police Department he has grown, led, and leaves us with. We wish him well in his retirement and extend our deepest appreciation for all he has done for our employees and the community. We will miss him."
Lowry has fostered relations between Police and the community at-large through programs such as Say YES to Fishing, Say NO to Drugs, Citizens Police Academy, and the Weed and Seed and HEROs grants. He has enlisted the assistance of citizen volunteers at the department and created the Reserve Police Officer Program.
He has served as president of the Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Police, secretary/treasurer of the 911 Board of Directors, vice chairman of the Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission, and as a governance board member for the Tennessee State Fusion Center.
Under his leadership, several JCPD officers have graduated from the FBI National Academy, and have trained at the Southeast Command and Leadership Academy and at the National Forensic Academy at the University of Tennessee.
"When I was promoted to chief, I set several short- and long-term goals for the department, and I am leaving having seen us reach those goals," he said. "One thing any agency must do is good succession planning for the future. Identifying and training future leaders has been a high priority. I have full confidence in the men and women of the Johnson City Police Department and know they will continue to make Johnson City the safest place to live, work, and raise our families."
Peterson agreed that Lowry is leaving the department in a good position moving forward.
"We are fortunate to have very qualified employees to ensure a smooth transition and continued excellence in our Police Department," he said.
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