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Executive Committee
State Director
Lieutenant Theophilus E. Smith is a product of
Birmingham, Alabama where he is a graduate of the
Birmingham public school system. He has 18 years of law
enforcement experience with the Birmingham Police
Department where he has served as a Patrol Officer,
Task Force Officer, Academy Instructor, SWAT Operator,
Sniper, Solo Motor Scout, Patrol Sergeant, Recruiting
and Hiring Sergeant, Tactical Commander, and Assistant
to the Deputy Chief of Field Operations Bureau.
Lieutenant Smith has served several years as a Torch
Run volunteer and as the Birmingham area coordinator to
support the Special Olympics.
In October 2011, Lieutenant Smith was elected Director
of the Alabama Law Enforcement Torch Run.
Lieutenant Smith has a Bachelor of Science Degree in
Criminal Justice and a Bachelor of Science Degree in
Homeland Security. He has certifications in various law
enforcement professional courses and holds several
instructor certifications. He is a United States Marine
Corps veteran, a lifelong member of the New Pilgrim
Baptist Church, and an active member of the Alpha Phi
Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
Regional Coordinators
North Alabama Coordinator
Proncey is a veteran of the Persian Gulf War and a 20
year law enforcement veteran. Lt. Robertson is a highly
decorated officer of the Decatur Police Department. He
has received a number of awards and commendations,
including The Decatur Police Department‘s highest
honor, "The Medal of Valor."
Proncey has been participating with the ALETR since the
early 1990‘s. For over 17 years, he has served as
a runner and a key fundraiser for many local and state
events. Proncey organized the first "COPS on
TOP" event in Decatur and currently serves as the
event coordinator for our State Wide "COPS on
TOP" fundraisers. This event has had great success
with as many as 17 different locations operating at one
time across the State. "COPS on TOP" is the
ALETR‘s largest state wide fundraising event and
has produced funds well over $100,000 each year.
Proncey was chosen to serve as our State Co-Director
for the 2010-2011 Torch Run and continues to serve as
Regional Coordinator for North Alabama.
Lt. Proncey D. Robertson Decatur Police Department ALETR Regional Coordinator (North)
Central Alabama Coordinator
Debbie is currently employed as a patrol officer with
the City of Pelham, Alabama. She began her career with
the Tuscaloosa County Sheriff‘s Office in 2000
and has held various positions throughout her twelve
year career. Within the Pelham Police Department, she
serves as a family liaison officer and Field Training
Officer. Outside the department, she serves as the
Secretary/Treasurer for the Philip Mahan Davis
Foundation, a team member of the Alabama Critical
Incident Stress Team and as an Adjunct Instructor at
Itt-Technical Institute School of Criminal Justice.
Debbie holds a Bachelor‘s Degree in Psychology
and a Master‘s Degree in Criminal Justice, both
from the University of Alabama.
Debbie became involved in the Alabama Law Enforcement
Torch Run for Special Olympics in 2009 and has attended
two international conferences. Debbie organizes the
Polar Plunge each year at Oak Mountain State Park and
represented Alabama in the 2011 Final Leg of the Torch
Run in Athens, Greece.
Debbie Sumrall
South Alabama Coordiantor
Officer Josh Coleman has been a member of the Gulf Shores Police Department since October 2007. He is currently assigned to the Special Events & Training Division. Josh Coleman joined the Gulf Shores Police Department in 2007. Shortly after becoming a Patrolman with Gulf Shores he implemented a volunteer chaplain program. In 2012 he was assigned to the Special Events & Training Division as a Community Resource Officer after demonstrating a strong desire to partner with the community. Over the last couple of months he has implemented several new community initiatives to include Coffee with a Cop, Project Lifesaver, Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS), and Neighborhood Watch.
Josh became involved in the Alabama Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics in 2012 and has recently attended his first international conference. Josh was asked shortly after coordinating the Cop on Top event at the Gulf Shores Wal-Mart to become the county coordinator. After Sergeant Sutherlin stepped down Josh was named the Southern Region Coordinator and is responsible for the fundraising efforts for the entire southern region.
Josh Coleman
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