Crime & Safety

Tucker Precinct's Commander Harris Moving On

Harris says he is returning to DeKalb Police headquarters in a new role.

Major Brian Harris, Commander of the Tucker Precinct, has announced that today, Friday, is his last day on the job.

"I am moving back to the Special Operations Division and will be replaced by Major Pat White effective April 13," he said in a statement released Friday morning. Harris said that White "is an outstanding leader who will do Tucker Precinct a great job as the new commander."

"I have enjoyed working with everyone over the last two years and will still have Tucker Precinct in my heart," Harris said. "I will look forward in supporting Tucker Precinct will all the assets the DeKalb County Police has at their disposal from Special Operations."

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Local figures were quick to comment on Harris' move in an email thread. Judge C.J. Becker said, "I sincerely appreciate your hard work and dedication to the Tucker Precinct and to our larger DeKalb County community."

"Thank you for your service to our community," said Senator Steve Henson (D-41). "I look forward to your continued dedicated work."

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There are other changes at the precinct as well. Janean Hightower will be taking over as the Public Education Specialist replacing Officer Claire Henry, and Captain Vickie Logan is moving to the Center Precinct. She is being replaced by Captain Lisa Gassner.

"We here at Cofer Bros look forward to working with the new people at the precinct," Chip Cofer said. "Please let us know if we can help in any way. We hope everyone enjoys their new positions!" Β 


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