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'''Nolan Shivers''' (born c.[[1935]]) | '''Nolan Shivers''' (born c. [[1935]]) was the longest-serving member of the [[Birmingham Police Department]]. Upon retirement on [[July 31]], [[2007]], Shivers had served the department for 49 years. Beginning his service on [[July 4]], [[1958]], Shivers served under eight [[List of Birmingham police chiefs|Birmingham Police Chiefs]]. He wore Badge #1 for the last 14 years of service. Shivers relinquished the badge, worn by the officer with the most years of service, to Officer [[Butch Boackle]], a 35-year veteran and the only patrol officer then on the force with more than 30 years. | ||
Shivers is also an avid tournament fisherman, and has been featured on television fishing shows. | Shivers is also an avid tournament fisherman, and has been featured on television fishing shows. | ||
In [[2005]], Shivers | In [[2005]], Shivers received a letter of commendation for his years of service from the Alabama Legislature. | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
*Robinson, Carol | * Robinson, Carol (July 31, 2007) "Badge No. 1 holder ends 49 years on job." {{BN}} | ||
*[http://www.legislature.state.al.us/searchableInstruments/2005RS/Resolutions/HJR432.htm Letter of Commendation] from the Alabama State Legislature. | * [http://www.legislature.state.al.us/searchableInstruments/2005RS/Resolutions/HJR432.htm Letter of Commendation] from the Alabama State Legislature. | ||
{{DEFAULTSORT:Shivers, Nolan}} | {{DEFAULTSORT:Shivers, Nolan}} | ||
[[Category:1935 births]] | |||
[[Category:Living people]] | [[Category:Living people]] | ||
[[Category:Birmingham Police officers]] | [[Category:Birmingham Police officers]] |
Latest revision as of 09:51, 14 November 2022
Nolan Shivers (born c. 1935) was the longest-serving member of the Birmingham Police Department. Upon retirement on July 31, 2007, Shivers had served the department for 49 years. Beginning his service on July 4, 1958, Shivers served under eight Birmingham Police Chiefs. He wore Badge #1 for the last 14 years of service. Shivers relinquished the badge, worn by the officer with the most years of service, to Officer Butch Boackle, a 35-year veteran and the only patrol officer then on the force with more than 30 years.
Shivers is also an avid tournament fisherman, and has been featured on television fishing shows.
In 2005, Shivers received a letter of commendation for his years of service from the Alabama Legislature.
References
- Robinson, Carol (July 31, 2007) "Badge No. 1 holder ends 49 years on job." The Birmingham News
- Letter of Commendation from the Alabama State Legislature.