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Council President Cherry
Title
Recognizing Chief George Kral on the occasion of his retirement and expressing gratitude for many years of public service.
Summary
WHEREAS, Chief George Kral began with the Toledo Police Department in December of 1990, and retired on January 9, 2023, fulfilling 33 years in service; and
WHEREAS, Chief Kral, served in the United States Navy from 1984 -1988; his education is extensive including the following: Bachelors of Science degree, Masters in Science in Justice Administration, Graduate of the FBI National Executive Institute, a Certified Law Enforcement-Executive, and graduate of the Police Executive Leadership College; and
WHEREAS, Chief Kral climbed the ranks quickly, starting as a Field Operations Patrolman, promoted to Sergeant in 1995, Lieutenant in 2006, Captain in 2011, Deputy Chief in 2014 and Chief in 2015; and
WHEREAS, Chief Kral has been honored in so many ways; he received the Toledo Press Club Touchstone Award in 2018, Excellence in Criminal Justice Award in 2019, The Michael Kelley Excellence & Innovation in Policing Award in 2020, the Professional Service Medal, and was a finalist for the Jefferson Award in 2017; and
WHEREAS, Chief Kral is truly a public servant for his commitment; listing only a few of many professional memberships, these include Past President of the Ohio Association of Police Chiefs, Lucas County 9-1-1 Regional Council of Governments, International Association of Chiefs of Police, Police Executive Research Forum, Police Executive Leadership College, Alpha Phi Sigma-National Criminal Justice Honor Society, Lucas County Mental Health Recovery Board and the Ohio Peace Officer Training Council; and
WHEREAS, Chief Kral held many different assignments throughout the Toledo Police Department, serving in nearly every section; he has said his time as Chief was without a doubt his favorite, especially remembering his discussions with the 300 people o...
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