Tommy Chapman
Pulaski,TN
Summary
Experienced law enforcement leader dedicated to public safety, crime prevention, and community engagement. Demonstrated expertise in strategic planning, crisis management, and effective leadership. Proven track record of promoting team collaboration and adapting to evolving demands for successful outcomes. Highly regarded for unwavering integrity, exceptional communication skills, and strong problem-solving abilities.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adjunct Criminal Justice Professor
Calhoun Community College
09.2021 - Current
- Design and teach various criminal justice courses
- Design and teach intro to private security courses
- Provide feedback to students
- Participate in professional development courses
Disaster Protection Officer
Regius Protective & Security Services
08.2020 - Current
- Provide armed security at the clients locations that vary in the United States and abroad
Outside Plant Technician (Lineman)
AT&T Communications
03.2021 - 10.2022
- Install copper and fiber cable arial and under ground
- Read and interpret construction blueprints
- Operate bucket truck
- Climb poles
- Other functions of a lineman
Armed Security Officer
Music City Security and Investigations
09.2018 - 03.2021
- Company Overview: Nashville, TN
- Uniformed Security
- Traffic Control
- Tennessee Certified Armed-Unarmed Security Guard Trainer
- Nashville, TN
Chief Deputy Sheriff/Department Training Officer/Instructor
Giles County Sheriff’s Office
08.1988 - 08.2018
- Company Overview: Pulaski, TN
- Supervise and coordinate the investigation of criminal cases, offering guidance and expertise to investigators, and ensuring that procedures are conducted in accordance with laws and regulations
- Maintain logs, prepare reports, and direct the preparation, handling, and maintenance of departmental records
- Explain police operations to subordinates to assist them in performing their job duties
- Cooperate with court personnel and officials from other law enforcement agencies and testify in court as necessary
- Review the contents of written orders to ensure adherence to legal requirements
- Investigate and resolve personnel problems within the organization and charges of misconduct against staff
- Direct collection, preparation, and handling of evidence and personal property of prisoners
- Inform personnel of changes in regulations and policies, implications of new or amended laws, and new techniques of police work
- Monitor and evaluate the job performance of subordinates and authorize promotions and transfers
- Prepare work schedules and assign duties to subordinates
- Conduct raids and order detention of witnesses and suspects for questioning
- Discipline staff for violation of department rules and regulations
- Prepare budgets and manage expenditures of department funds
- Develop, implement, and revise departmental policies and procedures
- Direct release or transfer of prisoners
- Inspect facilities, supplies, vehicles, and equipment to ensure conformance to standards
- Requisition and issue equipment and supplies
- Meet with civic, educational, and community groups to develop community programs and events, and to discuss law enforcement subjects
- Prepare news releases and respond to police correspondence
- Department PIO
- General Departmental Master Police Instructor – teaching many topics such as In-service, child sex abuse investigations, fraud investigations, proper handcuffing and restraint of persons detained, scene safety including voice commands and de-escalation techniques to control scenes and individuals, weapon retention
- Teach in-service to various law enforcement and EMS providers in Tennessee and Alabama
- Attended various specialized schools and conferences
- Attended many FEMA courses to include NIMS multiple levels and emergency management
- Pulaski, TN
Sergeant First Class - Platoon Sergeant
Tennessee Army National Guard
02.1984 - 02.2007
- Company Overview: Nashville, TN
- Various positions such as light and heavy wheeled vehicle mechanic, generator mechanic, parts clerk, vehicle operator, supervisor, instructor in many military topics, safety officer, field artilleryman, expert marksman, and many more
- Combat Lifesaver
- Crowd and Riot control instructor
- Subject matter expert and instructor in various disciplines
- Nashville, TN
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
Giles County Ambulance Service
03.1988 - 08.1992
- Company Overview: Pulaski, TN
- Administer first aid treatment or life support care to sick or injured persons in prehospital settings
- Perform emergency diagnostic and treatment procedures, such as stomach suction, airway management, or heart monitoring, during the transport
- Perform CPR and use AED when needed and appropriate along with specialized airway adjuncts
- Was certified as a AHA CPR/First Aid Instructor teaching law enforcement/medical personnel and the lay person (no longer active certification) I am able to teach CPR/first AID now but not issue a certification card
- Observe, record, and report to physician the patient's condition or injury, the treatment provided, and reactions to drugs or treatment
- Immobilize patients for placement on stretcher and ambulance transport, using a backboard or another spinal immobilization device
- Assess the nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures
- Communicate with dispatchers or treatment center personnel to provide information about the situation, to arrange reception of victims, or to receive instructions for further treatment
- Operate equipment, such as electrocardiograms (EKGs), external defibrillators, or bag valve mask resuscitators, in advanced life support environments
- Administer drugs, orally or by injection, or perform intravenous procedures under a physician's direction
- Coordinate work with other emergency medical team members or police or fire department personnel
- Attend training classes to maintain certification licensure, keep abreast of new developments in the field, or maintain existing knowledge
- Pulaski, TN
Education
Master of Science - Criminal Justice
Bethel University
McKenzie, TN10.2019
Bachelor of Science - Management and Organizational Development
Bethel University
McKenzie, TN11.2017
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- IT management
- IT equipment
- Critical Thinking
- Team Leadership
- Student Mentoring
- Public Speaking
- Technology Integration
- Time Management
Certification
- Tennessee Law Enforcement Officer
- Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
- Master Police Instructor
- ASP Police Baton Instructor
- TJA Oleoresin capsicum Instructor
- TJA Expandable baton instructor
- Firearms Instructor
- Tennessee Armed and Un Armed Security Officer Instructor
- Speed detection radar/lidar instructor
- Forensic Investigations of cellular and computer devices
- Interview and Interrogation of suspects
- CPR Provider certification
- Previous American Heart Association CPR/First Aid instructor
- Basic trauma life support
- Pediatric life support
- Response to Terrorism Instructor
- Lean Six Sigma White Belt Certified
- Project Management Essentials Certified
- Certified Healthcare Security Officer (CHSO)
Accomplishments
- Developed and instructed various training courses for law enforcement.
- Successful career as a law enforcement officer/executive.
- FBI-LEEDA Trilogy award.
- Pulaski Exchange Club officer of the year.
- FOP officer of the year.
- Guest instructor at the Tennessee Sheriff’s Association Conference.
Affiliations
- National Security Officers Association
- FBI - LEEDA
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Adjunct Criminal Justice Professor
Calhoun Community College
09.2021 - Current
Outside Plant Technician (Lineman)
AT&T Communications
03.2021 - 10.2022
Disaster Protection Officer
Regius Protective & Security Services
08.2020 - Current
Armed Security Officer
Music City Security and Investigations
09.2018 - 03.2021
Chief Deputy Sheriff/Department Training Officer/Instructor
Giles County Sheriff’s Office
08.1988 - 08.2018
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
Giles County Ambulance Service
03.1988 - 08.1992
Sergeant First Class - Platoon Sergeant
Tennessee Army National Guard
02.1984 - 02.2007
Bachelor of Science - Management and Organizational Development
Bethel University
Master of Science - Criminal Justice
Bethel University
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