The Georgia Department of Public Safety has announced the death of Dr. Charles Houston, a longtime chaplain for the department, following a gangway collapse on Sapelo Island. The collapse took place yesterday, though further details of the incident have not been released.
Dr. Houston served with DPS since 1997, offering spiritual and emotional guidance to law enforcement personnel, particularly to the cadets of the department’s Trooper and Motor Carrier Compliance Division Schools. His dedication to the officers and staff, combined with his work as a retired Methodist minister, made him a beloved figure in the law enforcement community.
He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth, and their two children. The DPS expressed their condolences, emphasizing the deep impact Dr. Houston had on the department and the individuals he worked with. Funeral arrangements will be shared once they are finalized.
