Office of the Chief

Assistant Vice Chancellor & Chief of Police August Washington

The Assistant Vice Chancellor & Chief of Police directs and is responsible for the control of all police department operations in accordance with ordinances, policies and regulations of the Metro government and the University. The Assistant Vice Chancellor & Chief of Police reports to the Vice Chancellor for Administration. The Assistant Vice Chancellor & Chief of Police exercises direct supervision over the the Senior Executive Secretary, the Director of Finance & Administration, the Executive Officer, the Professional Standards Division, and the Emergency Preparedness Division, the Patrol Operations Bureau, and the Support Services Bureau.

Administrative Services Division

The Administrative Services Division performs a number of support functions that are critical to the ability of the Department to accomplish its mission. Included in the responsibilities assigned to this Division are budget, fiscal planning, and personnel management. In addition, the Division is responsible for facilities planning and maintenance. This Division reports directly to the Assistant Vice Chancellor & Chief of Police.

Emergency Preparedness Division

This Division is responsible for coordinating emergency plans and response within the University and the Nashville community.

Professional Standards Division

This Division is responsible for conducting pre-employment background investigations, staff inspections, training, and accreditation. The Captain is primarily responsible for the Department’s ongoing compliance with the standards of the Commission on Accreditation of Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). In this regard, this division monitors departmental policies and procedures to insure that they are consistent with applicable standards. This Division is responsible for coordinating the revision and development of the agency’s system of Departmental Directives. This Division reports directly to the Assistant Vice Chancellor & Chief of Police.

Background and Staff Inspections Unit

This Unit provides an additional source of information for the Assistant Vice Chancellor & Chief of Police regarding efficiency and effectiveness of departmental operations. This person conducts ongoing process of inspections and audits of departmental functions, equipment, policies, procedures and personnel. This Unit also conducts pre-employment background investigations of potential employees. This Unit reports directly to the Captain for the Professional Standards Division.

Research and Planning Unit

This Unit conducts research and crime analysis. Responsibilities include preparing analytical reports that are used to support the deployment and operational capabilities of police units throughout the agency.

Training Unit

The Training Unit is responsible for insuring that members of the Police Department possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities that are required of their positions. This includes the field training program and in-service training programs.