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Posted on: April 21, 2021

[ARCHIVED] Deputy Chief Thomason retires after 39 years at APD

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Deputy Chief Johnny Thomason retires this year, memorializing a police career spanning almost four decades. 

Johnny was hired at APD as a patrol officer in 1981. Following various assignments and promotions in the 90s and early 2000s, he promoted to Deputy Chief in 2013.

Congratulations to Deputy Chief Thomason on a great career, and best wishes for retirement! 

Deputy Chief Thomason’s career timeline at Allen Police Department

  • Dec. 16, 1981 - Hired as a Patrol Officer
  • Sept. 25, 1997 – Traffic Unit assignment as an officer
  • May 8, 1998 – Field Training Officer appointment
  • Nov. 2, 1998 – Promoted to Sergeant
  • Aug. 1, 2007 – Promoted to Lieutenant
  • March 9, 2013 – Promoted to Deputy Chief 
  • March 26, 2021 – Retirement


VIDEO: 39 Years Protecting and Serving


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