The Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Police announced the selection of Chief Mark Gibson to serve as the second vice president for the Association.
Following a series of interviews with seven candidates, the executive board announced the unanimous vote supporting Chief Gibson. Chief Deborah Faulkner, chief of police for the Franklin Police Department and president of the TACP added, “Chief Gibson brings a spirit of leadership and integrity to the board of directors and has demonstrated his tireless efforts to support the TACP and law enforcement leadership in Tennessee."
A member of the TACP since 2016, has also served as the chief of police in Cleveland since September 2015.
Throughout the years, Chief Gibson has advanced through the ranks of patrol, investigations and administration, gaining experience in a variety of operational and management functions. Today, he oversees a department of 106 sworn officers and 40 civilian personnel on an annual budget of over $11 million dollars.
Chief Gibson obtained his master’s degree in criminal justice from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and is a graduate of the FBI National Academy 247th Session. He has specialized law enforcement training, including the National Forensics Academy, and has received numerous commendations throughout his career.
Chief Gibson has served in various roles as a member of TACP. In addition to him being a TACP member, he serves on the Commission on Readiness for the Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Police as the Planning, Technology, and Administration Working Group chairman. He also serves on the Professional Standards Committee, Ethics Committee and is on the board of directors representing the 4th District. In 2020, Chief Gibson met all requirements to receive TACP’s Level 4 Executive Leadership Certificate.
“I am honored to have been selected to serve as the second vice president of the Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Police. The impact from the men and women I have worked with during my membership within the TACP has furthered my development as a leader. I am looking forward to learning the aspects of this new role and the ability to return the support the association has given me the past six years," said Chief Gibson.