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Caleb Shockley sworn in as Town of Nashville chief of police
Summary
Caleb Shockley took the oath of office at a June ceremony before the Nashville Town Council, pledging to enforce state law impartially and to prioritize community service and accountability.
Caleb Shockley was formally sworn in as chief of police of the Town of Nashville in a ceremony during the council meeting in June 2025.
At the podium before the mayor, council, family and fellow officers, Shockley said he does not take the position lightly and described a pledge to uphold transparency, accountability and “relentless selfless service” to the community. He thanked mentors, the Homeland Security Investigations Task Force and colleagues who he said helped shape his approach to interagency cooperation.
The mayor introduced Shockley’s background, saying Shockley has moved through ranks in the Nashville Police Department from officer to lieutenant and has served on a Homeland Security Investigations Task Force; the mayor also said Shockley completed the FBI National Academy. During the oath, Shockley swore to “support and maintain the Constitution and laws of the United States and the Constitution and laws of the state of North Carolina” and to “faithfully and impartially discharge and execute the duties of my office as chief of police.”
In brief remarks after the oath, Shockley highlighted patrol response as essential to “customer service” in policing and said the department would train officers and work with other agencies to keep quality of life high and to keep the town safe.
The ceremony was followed by brief applause and the council moved to regular agenda business.
No formal council action was required for the swearing-in itself; the ceremony was presented as part of the meeting agenda.
