12/16/2008
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Gov. Joe Manchin today announced his appointment of Raleigh County native and State Police captain Timothy S. Pack to the position of superintendent of the West Virginia State Police.
Pack has been director of Executive Protection, the governor’s and first lady’s security detail and an extension of the West Virginia State Police, since May 2007. He joined the Executive Protection Unit in 1997. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1985 through 1988 and after graduating from the State Police Academy in 1988, he was stationed in Princeton. He also served for several years at the Summers County Detachment in Hinton.
“Capt. Tim Pack is a highly capable and talented police officer and I’ve been fortunate to know him as the leader of the Executive Protection Unit,” Manchin said. “Tim has extensive experience in law enforcement and is a skilled negotiator who will be able to objectively assess critical law enforcement situations. He has the judgment and wisdom to lead one of the most respected law enforcement organizations in the country.
“As Col. Lemmon steps down, he leaves the State Police in good hands, and Tim will be able to continue moving this organization forward.”
“I’m extremely honored to be given this opportunity to lead a law enforcement agency that has such a rich tradition of excellence and bravery,” Pack said. “I know that, working together and using the experience and input of all our troopers and civilian employees, we can make this the best agency in the country.”
James W. Spears, secretary for the Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety, said under Pack’s leadership, the State Police will continue its nearly 90-year tradition of protecting West Virginians.
“We have the fourth-oldest state police agency in the country, with a very proud tradition of service. Col. Lemmon served us well in this capacity the last four years, and I have no doubt that Capt. Pack will continue that progress and lead us in our constant efforts to improve.”
Pack succeeds Col. David Lemmon who in November announced his retirement, which will be effective Dec. 31, 2008.
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