Well-respected former Columbus PD Assistant Chief passes away
The Columbus law enforcement community is mourning the loss of one of their former colleagues.
Former Assistant Chief of Columbus Police Gil Slouchick passed away Sunday morning, according to Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan. Slouchick passed away from natural causes.
Slouchick began his career with Columbus Police Department as a Cadet in 1976, and was down in as a police officer in 1977, and was promoted to detective 11 years later where he investigated robbery’s, assaults and homicides. He was then promoted to sergeant and moved back to patrol services. He was then reassigned to to the Bureau of Investigative Services where he again investigated crimes against persons; and, he remained in Investigative Services after being promoted to Lieutenant, and upon being promoted to Captain was assigned as the Special Operations Unit Commander. He was then appointed to Major and commanded the Bureau of Investigative Services until his appointment to Assistant Chief in 2017. He held that position until retirement in 2020. He served a total of 44 years and 4 months in law enforcement, and was a member of the Department’s Pistol Team and served over 20 years on the S.W.A.T. team with other notable accomplishments including Officer of the Year in 1988, Associates Degree from Chattahoochee Valley Community College, Bachelor’s Degree from Troy State University, Master’s Degree from Columbus State University, Graduate of the Law Enforcement Command College Class 4, Graduate of the F.B.I. National Academy 240th Session, Graduate of Leadership Columbus, and P.O.S.T. certified Law Enforcement Instructor.
CNAW2News.com sends our thoughts and prayers to the family, friends, and colleagues of Slouchick. Once arrangements are announced, we will update.
Related stories
LocalCommunity mourns the loss of Smiths Station Mayor Richard Cooley
LocalNine acres burn in brush fire in Russell County’s Dixie community
LocalColumbus Police Chief Stoney Mathis honored at farewell celebration after three and a half years of service
LocalBREAKING: Fire in Mount Olive community leaves vacant mobile home a total loss
LocalBREAKING: Firefighters working large brush fire in Dixie community of Russell County