IN THIS WEEK'S EDITION:

TACP members who attended the February Training Meeting should submit their request for POST hours no later than April 7, 2025. All submissions will be sent to the Tennessee POST Commission for entry into Acadis before the April Training Meeting.

Please note that there was no live stream for this meeting—only those who attended in person should submit for POST credit.

February 2025 POST Credit Form

Day on the Hill

TACP’s Day on the Hill will be on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, in conjunction with our Mid-Year Training and Vendor Expo. 

If you signed up to ride the bus, your name should be on the attached list (must sign into yourmembership). If you are not on this list, there are only a few seats remaining so please sign up quickly.

The bus will be leaving from the Sonesta Nashville Hotel promptly at 8:00 AM. We plan to arrive at the Cordell Hull Building around 8:30-8:45 AM, depending on traffic. THP will assist with entry into the building through security. We will gather for a group photo, taken by a MNPD photographer, prior to everyone dispersing throughout the building for the morning.

As calendars change throughout the week, we will provide you with an updated calendar on either Friday afternoon or Monday of committee hearings featuring the bills that TACP is following for this session.

You are encouraged to reach out to your representatives and senators now and set meetings while you are there. A tentative schedule of events is attached. This will be updated should changes be necessary.

April Meeting Registration

 Agenda

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Chief's Roundtable

Please note that in order to accommodate TACP’s annual Day on the Hill event on Wednesday, the Chief’s Roundtable, normally held on Wednesday afternoon, will now be held on Thursday afternoon. Please mark this on your calendars and we hope to see you there!

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TACP Mid-Year Vendor Exposition

The TACP Mid-Year Vendor Exposition will be at the Sonesta Nashville Airport (600 Marriott) on April 10, 2025, in conjunction with our regular April Mid-Year Training. If there are members of your department who would like to attend the Vendor Expo, please complete this form so that we can provide credentials for entry into the hall. The vendor hall will be open from 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM.

2025 Mid-Year TACP Vendor Expo Only

Virtual Academy is an online training platform designed to provide high-quality, accessible, and cost-effective training for law enforcement professionals. It offers a wide range of courses covering topics such as mandated training, leadership, legal updates, crisis intervention, de-escalation tactics, school safety, and more. This helps agencies maintain training standards while reducing costs and minimizing the need for in-person training sessions

Sign up for the TACP Virtual Academy.

TACP 2025/2026 Elections

The 2025/2026 Elections will be held at the June 2025 meeting. There’s no better time to get more involved with TACP as there are seven (7) vacant Board seats and two (2) officer positions up for this election.

District Board Seats

Due to both expiring terms and Board member resignations during 2024-2025, the vacant positions for the upcoming election include:

· District 1: Carter, Cocke, Greene, Hawkins, Johnson, Sullivan, Unicoi, Washington

 · District 3: Anderson, Cumberland, Campbell, Fentress, Loudon, Morgan, Polk, Rhea

· District 4: Bledsoe, Bradley, Hamilton, McMinn, Meigs, Monroe, Polk, Rhea

· District 9: Benton, Dickson, Henry, Humphreys, Houston, Montgomery, Stewart

· District 10: Decatur, Henderson, Hickman, Hardin, McNairy, Perry, Wayne

· At Large #1

· At Large #2

To be eligible as a candidate you must be an active or active life member in good standing for a minimum of two (2) years at the time of nomination. District Directors must be located in the district they are nominated to represent. At-large seats represent the entire state.

If you reside in one of these Districts or are interested in serving at-large, you are encouraged to access and complete the form using this link.

Each seat is a three-year term and you can serve up to two consecutive terms. The TACP Board meets Bi-monthly in conjunction with our training meetings. There may also be specially called sessions via Zoom throughout the year.

Officers

There are two officer positions open for upcoming election:

· 2nd Vice President – requires a four-year commitment through the progression of 2nd VP, 1st VP, President and Past President

· Treasurer – three-year term

To be eligible as a candidate you must be an active member in good standing for a minimum of two (2) years at the time of nomination.

To be considered for either or both of these officer positions, please use this link to access and complete the form.

Applications must be received no later than 5:00 PM CT, Friday, April 18, 2025.

All applications received will be reviewed and evaluated by the TACP Nominations Committee and you will be contacted for further information regarding the election process, which is defined in the TACP By-laws.

If you have any questions, please contact Executive Director Sharry Dedman-Beard.

2025 THSO Scholarships Attend TACP Meetings

Funding from grant THSO-2025-TACP-SA-00273, provided by the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) to the Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Police (TACP), provides funding for the association to offer scholarships to allow police chiefs from smaller agencies across Tennessee to attend the association’s bi-monthly training meetings. This initiative aims to support professional development and networking opportunities for chiefs in smaller departments, helping them access crucial training and resources that might otherwise be difficult to afford. 

Scholarships are available for the upcoming June, October and December meetings. Please click here to complete the application

Scholarships cover two nights of lodging (Wednesday and Thursday) and per diem. If selected, recipients are responsible for making and guaranteeing their own hotel reservations with the Sonesta Nashville Airport through the reservation link provided by the TACP office. This initiative provides an excellent opportunity for police chiefs from small Tennessee agencies to participate in valuable training sessions with minimal financial burden. 

To be eligible for the scholarship, recipients must attend the training sessions on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Please note that if a cancellation occurs after the hotel’s cancellation deadline, the scholarship will not cover the cancellation fee, and the recipient will be responsible for that cost. This ensures scholarship spots are used effectively by those committed to attending.

Scholarship Request to Attend the 2025 TACP Annual Conference in Gatlinburg, Tennessee

Funding from grant THSO-2025-TACP-SA-00273, provided by the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) to the Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Police (TACP), provides funding for the association to offer scholarships to allow police chiefs from smaller agencies across Tennessee to attend the association’s annual conference. This year’s conference is August 13-16, 2025, in Gatlinburg, Tennessee.

Please click here to complete the application form.

Scholarships will cover three nights of lodging (Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday) the registration fee and per diem. To be eligible for a scholarship, recipients must attend the training sessions on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday and the annual awards banquet on Friday night. 

Successful Connection Event: Strengthening School Security
Join us for an important and timely session as Successful Connection hosts an open discussion for all local government counties, cities, utility districts, and authorities. This session, titled "From Response to Prevention: The Evolving Role of Law Enforcement in School Security," will take place on May 9 at 11:30 AM CT at 193 Polk Ave (Suite D), Nashville, TN 37219.

Session Focus
In today’s world, the role of law enforcement in school security is evolving beyond crisis response. This session will explore proactive strategies to enhance safety measures, collaboration between schools and law enforcement, and innovative approaches to prevent security threats before they arise.

This event is open to all representatives from local government agencies and entities with a vested interest in public safety and school security.
Registration

The newest edition of the Tracking-Search and Rescue Newsletter is here, bringing you the latest updates, techniques, and stories from the world of search and rescue (SAR).

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The Tennessee Public Safety Network is excited to invite you to its Third Annual Conference, a premier event for public safety professionals. This year’s conference will take place from August 20-22 at the Drury Inn, 1874 W McEwen Drive, Franklin, TN 37067.

  Reservation Cutoff Date: Monday, July 7th – Secure your accommodations before this deadline to take advantage of special rates.

 Cost: $250 per person

P.O.S.T hours will be awarded for approved sessions.

Registration

Title:Patrol Officer
Location: Signal Mountain Police Department
Salary Range: $52,864 - $59,208 (Annually, based on certifications, education and experience)
To apply, submit an application to this job announcement.

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Title: Police Chief 
Location: Town of Baileyton
Salary Range: $40,000
To apply, submit an application to this job announcement.

April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, a crucial time to recognize the dangers of distracted driving and commit to safer road habits. Each year, thousands of accidents, injuries, and fatalities occur due to distractions like texting, talking on the phone, eating, or using in-car technologies while driving. Stay alert, drive responsibly, and help make our roads safer this April and beyond.