Lawrence Wayne Robinson

Background

Robinson, Lawrence Wayne was born on January 9, 1947 in Dallas, Texas, United States. Son of Henry Sherrod and Mary Ellen (Bannon) Robinson.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Northern Texas State University, 1974. Master of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies, University Texas, Tyler, 1985.

Career

Police officer, Dallas Police Department, 1966-1968; salesman, National Cash Register, Dallas, 1968-1969; police officer, Denton (Texas) Police Department, 1969-1971; administrative assistant to chief, Northern Texas State University, Denton, 1971-1975; chief of police, Northern Texas State University, Denton, 1976-1983; coordinator basic police training, Northern Control Texas Regional Academy, Arlington, 1975-1976; chief police, Tyler (Texas) Police Department, 1983-1994; chief of police, McKinney (Texas) Police Department, since 1994. Chairman Gang Task Force, Tyler. Founder S.T.A.R. elementary school program, Tyler, since 1990.

Co-founder Mayor's Anti-Crime Task Force, Greater Tyler Drug-Free Business. Speaker in field.

Achievements

• Lawrence Wayne Robinson has been listed as a noteworthy Protective services official by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Leader Boy Scouts American, Tyler, 1993-1994. Coach Tyler Soccer Association, 1993-1994, Rose Capital East Little League, Tyler, 1993-1994. Deacon First Baptist Church, 1993-1994.

With Texas National Guard, 1965-1971.

Interests

• Avocations: running, back packing, camping, cycling.

Connections

Married Virginia Morgan, August 9, 1980. Children: Matthew Sherrod, Meghan Michelle, Joshua Morgan. 1 child from a previous marriage, Lawrence Wayne, Junior.

Father:

Henry Sherrod Robinson

Mother:

Mary Ellen (Bannon) Robinson

Spouse:

Virginia Morgan

child:

Matthew Sherrod Robinson

child:

Joshua Morgan Robinson

child:

Meghan Michelle Robinson