Who is Allen Treadaway, the new Birmingham Assistant Chief of Police?
On Monday, Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin announced LAPD-veteran Patrick Smith is the city’s new Chief of Police. He also announced State Rep. Allen Treadaway would be the new Assistant Chief of Police. In the past 24 hours there’s been a lot of talk about who Smith is, but not so much about Treadaway. Which is why Alabama Today wanted to take a closer look at the new Assistant Chief of Police. Background in law enforcement Treadaway attended Jefferson State Community College before attending the Birmingham Police Academy where he received his Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission. Since graduating, he’s served on the Birmingham Police Department since 1989. He is a past president of the Birmingham Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 1. In 1992, he was recognized as the Officer of the Year by the City of Birmingham and was named the Most Outstanding Member of the Year by the Alabama State Fraternal Order of Police for 2004-2005. Until his new appointment, Treadaway served a Birmingham Police Captain, in command of the East Precinct, which includes the Birmingham Shuttlesworth International Airport. There, he worked with approximately 170 officers. Prior to that, he served as Captain of the Crimes against Poverty unit, Lieutenant of the Burglary and Auto Theft units and Sergeant of the Auto Theft unit and South Precinct. Politics Treadaway was elected to the Alabama House of Representatives in November 2006 to represent House District 51. He won his party’s nomination in the Republican primary in a runoff against Vicki Self Bailey and was unopposed in the November general elections. He’s maintained the position eve since. He often uses his first-hand experience in law enforcement to sponsor and co-sponsor legislation involving law enforcement issues. House Speaker Mac McCutcheon named Treadaway chairman of the State House Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security in Dec. 2016. Personal life He is a past director of Toys for Tots and a current Board member of the Birmingham Retirement and Relief System. Treadaway and his wife Susan live in Morris, Ala. with their four children: Erin, Tyler, Ally and Cody. His family made headlines earlier this year when they tragically lost their fifth child, a daughter, Kelsey Marie Treadaway — 31, the volleyball coach at Mortimer Jordan High School — in a car accident. They are members of Enon Baptist Church.
Heartfelt prayers and reactions to Rep. Allen Treadaway losing daughter
The daughter of Morris-Republican state Rep. Allen Treadaway was killed in an early morning wreck on Sunday near Good Hope, Ala. according to a release from Speaker of the House Mac McCutcheon. Kelsey Marie Treadaway, 31, was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident following an accident where she was struck from behind by another vehicle. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) said she was not wearing her seatbelt. Treadaway was the volleyball coach at Mortimer Jordan High School, where she graduated from in 2004.Shawn Maze, the school’s softball coach, was also in the vehicle and sustained injuries from the crash. Here’s what folks across the state are saying in response to the horrific accident: Alabama Speaker of the House Mac McCutcheon: The Alabama House of Representatives is an elected body that has different political views and ideas. But we are respectful and mindful of each other’s personal needs and concerns. We come together to pray for each other and support each other in times of tragedy and crisis. Right now our thoughts and prayers are with Allen, his wife Susan and their family. May God comfort them and give them the strength to endure during this time of sorrow. Jefferson County Board of Education: We are deeply saddened by the loss of an outstanding teacher, coach, and role model in our district. Kelsey Treadaway was a graduate of Mortimer Jordan High School in 2004. Treadway was an incredibly dedicated PE teacher, volleyball coach, and basketball coach. She began her career with JEFCOED at Clay-Chalkville High School in 2010 before returning to her alma mater in 2012. Kelsey Treadaway will be missed by the Mortimer Jordan community as well as our Jefferson County family. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family, friends, and students. Gov. Kay Ivey (via Twitter): Was sorry to hear of the sudden passing of the daughter of Rep. Allen Treadaway. My thoughts & prayers are with their family, friends and the high school students she taught. I know she will be greatly missed. February 25, 2018 Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall (via Twitter): I want to extend my deepest condolences to Rep. Treadaway, whose daughter was killed in a car wreck this morning. Please keep Allen and his family in your prayers. February 25, 2018 State Rep. Danny Garrett (via Twitter): Please pray for my friend and colleague, Rep.Allen Treadaway, whose daughter died this morning as the result of a traffic accident. Allen and his family need your prayers and the comfort of all their friends. February 26, 2018
Gov. Robert Bentley signs 2 bills
Gov. Robert Bentley gave his final approval to two bills Wednesday, signing House Bill 30 and House Bill 41 into law at a signing ceremony at the State House. Sponsored by State Rep. Allen Treadaway, a Republican of Morris, and State Sen. Paul Sanford, a Huntsville Republican, House Bill 30 allows firefighters and law enforcement peace officers to become eligible for compensation of state death benefits as a result of certain fatal occupational diseases. Also under HB 30, any application for the state death benefit submitted after April 29, 2010 that was denied because of the decedent being unemployed as a firefighter or law enforcement peace officer on the date of death, is eligible to be resubmitted within six months of HB 30 becoming law and the awarding authority is permitted to reconsider the application. “Alabama’s firefighters and law enforcement officers are among the best public servants in this nation, and House Bill 30 honors the men and women who make great sacrifices daily to protect our citizens,” Bentley said in a news release. “I appreciate the Alabama Legislature passing this bill so that family members of firefighters and law enforcement officers may be helped in the event that the service member may have died from an unforeseen occupational hazard.” Bentley also signed House Bill 41 which allows a voter who is physically disabled or over the age of 70 to move to the front of the line at a polling place if the voter requests. Sponsored by by Republican State Rep. David Standridge of Hayden, HB 41 will apply to general, primary and special elections. “Voting is a constitutional right for everyone, no matter their age, race, or religion,” Bentley said in a news release. “I am proud that Alabama now has a special provision for individuals who may need extra assistance or time casting their vote. House Bill 41 will provide elderly Alabamians and those physically disabled the opportunity to vote expeditiously and avoid waiting in long lines. It is critical for everyone to have their voices heard during the election process.”
