James G. Jackson, the first Black police chief and longest-serving chief of the Columbus Division of Police, passed away on January 2nd at the age of 91. Jackson joined the force in 1958 and served for 51 years, retiring in 2009 after 19 years as chief. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 16th.
On January 2, former Columbus Police Chief James G. Jackson, the city's first Black police chief and longest-serving chief, passed away at the age of 91.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 16 starting around 10:55 a.m. at the First Church of God.Jackson joined the Division of Police in 1958. He worked his way up through the ranks, eventually becoming a deputy chief in 1977, where he stayed until taking the police chief's job in 1990. "Chief Jackson was the very embodiment of courage, integrity and Justice values that will continue to guide us for generations to come. We give thanks for his infectious Spirit of service forthe tremendous impact of his enduring legacy," said former Columbus Mayor Michael Coleman.
He retired in 2009 after 19 years of leading CPD. At the time of his retirement, he was also the nation's longest-serving chief and had been with the city for 51 years. "When I joined the Division of Police, I had the honor of serving under Chief Jackson," FOP Lodge 9 President Brian Steel said. "His unwavering commitment to the community and steadfast leadership left a profound impact on our Division. As the last civil service police chief, Chief Jackson made it clear that his duty and loyalty were to the people of Columbus, not to the city's politicians.
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