Thank You for Your Service! Collierville Police Department Promotes John Hal Banks to Lieutenant
Chief Larry Goodwin
Clay McLain Collierville Firefighter
Lt. John Hal Banks
The Collierville Police Department (CPD) held a promotion ceremony on June 19, at the Municipal Courthouse for officer John Hal Banks. At the ceremony, Banks was officially promoted to lieutenant and received his promotion certificate and badge. Police Chief Larry Goodwin was joined by Mayor Joyner, Aldermen Patton, Fraser, Worley and Allen, along with family and other officers from CPD in congratulating Banks on the promotion. John Hal Banks originally joined the CPD in November of 1984 and worked as a full time police officer until May of 1986. Hal left CPD to work in his family’s growing business, but continued to be an active Police Reserve with the CPD for over 20 years. In February of 2010, Banks re-joined the CPD as a full time officer. In May of this year, Banks participated in the Lieutenant Promotion Process which tested 6 candidates on their knowledge in the following areas: STATE AND LOCAL LAWS, EFFECTIVE POLICE SUPERVISION, CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION AND CASE LAW, POLICE PATROL, COMMUNITY POLICING, along with POLICE DEPARTMENT GENERAL ORDERS AND TOWN POLICIES. The candidates were also tested through a media reporting exercise and underwent a personnel file review by the Assistant Chiefs and Chief. “Officer Banks has exemplified outstanding service and has earned the respect of his fellow officers,” said CPD Chief Larry Goodwin. “During his tenure with CPD, he has displayed the characteristics necessary for leadership within the CPD. I am proud of him and commend his hard work and determination to serve the community with the highest levels of integrity.”
Born in Memphis, TN and raised in Germantown, Clay McLain attended Houston High School where he played varsity baseball. After graduating in 2005, he attended Austin Peay State University in middle Tennessee on a baseball scholarship and majored in Biology. Clay then worked as a professional baseball coach with the East Coast Grays, a faith-based showcase baseball organization, whereheprovidedyoungmenwiththeopportunitytogainexposuretoprofessional scouts and collegiate programs by attending premiere showcase events. Prior to his employment with the Town of Collierville, Clay was a graduate of Germantown Fire Academy, and was a part-time firefighter with the City of Germantown. As with all Collierville Firefighters, Clay is cross-trained in both fire suppression and emergency medical services. Clay completed the Emergency Medical Technician Program while enrolled at Southwest Tennessee Community College; holds a license as an EMT-Intermediate with the Tennessee Department of Health and is currently enrolled in Paramedic School. Being a firefighter involves skilled and vigorous work with continuous training, as well as managing service calls for fire suppression, emergency medical services, hazardous materials and technical rescue. A firehouse is a home-away-from-home. Firefighters live and work together and function both as a family and team. A typical day includes physical training, equipment maintenance, station maintenance, training, report writing, public education, fire prevention and emergency response. Firefighters work 24-hour shifts on a rotating basis, including nights, weekends and holidays. CurrentlyresidingineastMemphis,ClayattendsHighpointChurchandisengaged to be married in November of this year to Ms. Stephanie Whitley, a school teacher.
DERSHI A P LE COLLIERVILLE
2013 Adult Class at their Opening Retreat
Youth Class at Government Day with Mayor Joyner and Alderman Maureen Fraser
Are you a Leadership Collierville graduate? If not, maybe this program is for you. Leadership Collierville has graduated over 400 adults including 250 high school sophomores and juniors from our program. The program began in 1994 and is designed to develop well-informed, effective leaders in Collierville. Our program helps participants become more aware of issues that impact our town by learning about our government, local businesses, schools, non-profits, and public safety. Our adult program meets once a month from September until May; and our youth program meets after school from September through April. Along with making some great friends and making a difference in your community, we will help to develop your leadership skills which can be used for both work and volunteering opportunities in your community. If this sounds good to you, please visit our website at: www.leadershipcollierville.org and download an application. Class dates and information about our program can be found there, too. Applications are also available at the Collierville Chamber of Commerce, or by calling Executive Director Terry Dean, at: 853-1949. We would love to have you in the Leadership Class of 2014!
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