Leeds Swears in New Police Chief Jim Atkinson

Leeds Swears in New Police Chief Jim Atkinson | The City of Leeds conducted a Swearing-In Ceremony for Police Chief Jim Atkinson at the City Council meeting tonight at Leeds Civic Center Meeting Room.

Leeds Swears in New Police Chief Jim Atkinson | The City of Leeds conducted a Swearing-In Ceremony for Police Chief Jim Atkinson at the City Council meeting

City Judge Cliff Price swears in new Police Chief Jim Atkinson

Leeds Swears in New Police Chief Jim Atkinson

The swearing in was conducted by city Judge Cliff Price.  Standing in with Chief Atkinson for the swearing-in ceremony was Chief’s son, Ken Atkinson who is the Irondale Police Chief.

Leeds Swears in New Police Chief Jim Atkinson | The City of Leeds conducted a Swearing-In Ceremony for Police Chief Jim Atkinson at the City Council meeting

Chief Jim Atkinson and Judge Cliff Price

Many family members and friends attended in support of our new Chief including his wife, son, sister and Homewood Police Chief Paul Costa.

Leeds Swears in New Police Chief Jim Atkinson | The City of Leeds conducted a Swearing-In Ceremony for Police Chief Jim Atkinson at the City Council meeting

Leeds Mayor David Miller with Chief Jim Atkinson

We are excited about the leadership that Chief Atkinson brings to Leeds Police Department and congratulate him on this position.

Leeds Swears in New Police Chief Jim Atkinson | The City of Leeds conducted a Swearing-In Ceremony for Police Chief Jim Atkinson at the City Council meeting

Irondale Police Chief Ken Atkinson, Leeds Police Chef Jim Atkinson & Homewood Police Chief Paul Costa

Leeds Swears in New Police Chief Jim Atkinson | The City of Leeds conducted a Swearing-In Ceremony for Police Chief Jim Atkinson at the City Council meeting

Chief Atkinson with son & wife

Leeds Swears in New Police Chief Jim Atkinson | The City of Leeds conducted a Swearing-In Ceremony for Police Chief Jim Atkinson at the City Council meeting

Chief Jim Atkinson with a host of family & friends