The President of the International Brotherhood of Police Officers Chapter 673 advised Boyd Patterson’s campaign team today that the IBPO “voted unanimously” to endorse Mr. Patterson for Criminal Court Judge. The letter of endorsement recognized Mr. Patterson as an “unwavering public servant for years” and his past work with law enforcement to “combat violent street gangs in our city.”
Upon learning of the endorsement, Mr. Patterson expressed his deep appreciation. “I am truly honored to receive this endorsement for Criminal Court Judge. Coming from a group of public servants who deal with crime every day makes it especially meaningful,” he said.
The letter in its entirety reads:
“The International Brotherhood of Police Officers Local 673 proudly endorses Boyd Patterson for Hamilton County Criminal Court Judge. Boyd was imperative in the formation of the gang task force that worked with our department to combat violent street gangs in our city. Presently, as a DA with Juvenile Court, he works tirelessly to effectively prosecute juveniles in a way that utilizes his knowledge of behavioral science in order to affect change in both the juvenile and within the community. He has been an advocate for both officers and victims in our cases before the Juvenile Court and has worked with the Chattanooga Police Department on numerous occasions prosecuting some of our most violent offenders.
In all of those times, Boyd has shown a high degree of professionalism, a loyalty and dedication to justice, and an unyielding optimism in all results. With his education and experience, we feel that he is the most suitable candidate for this occupancy. Boyd has been an unwavering public servant for many years in this community and his efforts throughout the years have made our city a safer place to live.
Michael Newton, president (CPD)
Joshua Austin (VP)
Kristoffer Tinney (VP)
George Jackson, President (HCSO)
Michael Korter (VP)
Wesley Chambers (VP)”
The primary election for Criminal Court Judge is March 1. Early voting is Feb. 10-23.