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Oath of office, retirement ceremonies for incoming, outgoing Clarksville chiefs of police

Oath of office, retirement ceremonies for incoming, outgoing Clarksville chiefs of police

Chief Ty Burdine (City of Clarksville, Contributed) Photo: Clarksville Now


CLARKSVILLE, TN − In ceremonies on Friday, February 28, 2025, the oath of office will be administered to incoming Clarksville Police Chief Ty Burdine, who was recently selected for the post by Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts and confirmed by the Clarksville City Council.

In that same event, the City of Clarksville will also fondly share in the celebration of retirement for outgoing Clarksville Police Chief David Crockarell.

All media are cordially invited to attend.

WHAT: Oath of Office ceremony for new Clarksville Chief of Police Ty Burdine, coupled with the retirement celebration for outgoing Chief of Police David Crockarell

WHEN: Friday, February 28, 2025, beginning at 9 a.m.

WHERE: Wilma Rudolph Event Center, 8 Champions Way, inside Liberty Park and Clarksville Marina, Clarksville, Tenn.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: Media interviews can be requested and coordinated through Scott Beaubien, Public Information Officer for the Clarksville Police Department. Email him at scott.beaubien@cityofclarksville.com.

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