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Clarksville council unanimously ratifies Charles Tyson Burdine as police chief
Summary
The Clarksville City Council unanimously approved Resolution 41 20 24 25 to ratify Mayor's nomination of Deputy Chief Charles Tyson Burdine as the city's 18th chief of police. Council members praised his decades of service; a swearing-in and a farewell for outgoing Chief David Crockwell are scheduled Feb. 28.
Deputy Chief Charles Tyson Burdine was unanimously approved as Clarksville's next chief of police on Feb. 18, when the City Council voted 9-0 to ratify the mayor's nomination.
Mayor (name not specified) told the council he was "pleased and honored" to submit "Charles Tyson Burdine to you to be the eighteenth chief of police for the city of Clarksville," and introduced Burdine before a brief period of questions and comment from council members.
The appointment matters because it places a long-serving department leader into the top leadership role during ongoing operational challenges, including recent severe weather responses. The council adopted Resolution 41 20 24 25 to ratify the mayor's appointment.
Deputy Chief Burdine told the council he has served with the Clarksville Police Department for nearly 28 years and that he values community trust. "We want to be trusted," Burdine said. "We share the same values of integrity, doing things right. . . . Those who do [make mistakes] will be held accountable and we'll train from it." He also described involvement with youth programs, saying the department's JET and CRU teams operate in local schools and perform outreach beyond enforcement.
Council members offered public praise during the meeting. Councilman Streetman said he was "very excited" about the nomination and that Burdine had "very big shoes to fill." Councilman McLaughlin and others cited the department's progress under prior leaders and expressed confidence in Burdine's ability to continue that work.
The council then moved to a formal vote; the clerk recorded a 9-0 tally in favor. The resolution's passage makes Burdine the confirmed chief; the council announced a public swearing-in and a farewell for outgoing Chief David Crockwell scheduled for Feb. 28 at 9 a.m. at the Womer Rudolph Event Center.
No amendments or conditions to the appointment were recorded during the meeting. The council did not assign additional follow-up tasks or reporting requirements on the appointment during the session.
