Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department recently held a ceremony to formally recognize the appointment of several new members to its executive leadership team.
The event, attended by friends and family, took place at the Police Service Center and marked a significant step in Chief John Chambers’ vision for a purpose-driven, people-focused, and mission-oriented department.
The newly appointed leaders bring extensive experience in law enforcement and public service. The executive staff appointments are as follows:
– Kevin Trussell, Assistant Chief of Criminal Investigations
– Daniel Jones, Assistant Chief of Neighborhood Policing
– Toby Hewitt, Deputy Chief
– Rusty Morrison, Assistant Chief of Special Operations
– David Young, Division Chief of Professional Standards
These individuals will serve alongside Chief of Police John Chambers as the department’s top leadership team.
The department emphasized that the selection of these leaders reflects a continued commitment to professional excellence and community-oriented policing. Each appointee has demonstrated a longstanding dedication to the Chattanooga community and to upholding the values of transparency, accountability, and integrity within the department.
The ceremony included a pinning tradition, where family members and loved ones placed official insignias on the new chiefs, symbolizing both honor and responsibility in their new roles.
The Chattanooga Police Department stated that it looks forward to the collective leadership of the new executive team as they continue efforts to build trust, enhance safety, and strengthen the partnership between law enforcement and the community.