MT. JULIET, Tenn. (WKRN) — There has been a leadership shuffle in the City of Mt. Juliet.

The city announced Monday that Mt. Juliet Police Chief Michael Mullins has been promoted to serve as the city's next Deputy City Manager.

Mullins is replacing Sheila Luckett, who worked for the city for 36 years. Mullins and Luckett will immediately begin working together for a smooth transition, according to city officials.

With Mullins moving into his new role, Mt. Juliet Deputy Chief of Police Tyler Chandler was sworn in on Monday night as Mt. Juliet's eighth Chief of Police. Mt. Juliet Mayor James Maness administered the oath of office at the ceremony at city hall.

The leadership changes were announced on Monday at the city's ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Mt. Juliet Police Department headquarters.

According to the city, Chandler has 21 years of experience in law enforcement and has been on the MJPD command staff for over 11 years. He first joined the MJPD Cadet Program at 14 years old and began working for the department full time at 18 years old.

“Public safety is the bedrock of any thriving community, and I’m proud to serve in a city where our mayor, commissioners, and city manager truly understand and support that. They back the men and women of MJPD with a healthy respect and appreciation for the noble work they do every day—and every night—to keep our city safe and to do it the right way,” Chandler said. “Mt. Juliet is my home, I love this career, and at heart, I’m a police officer —and that means you’ll still see me out in the field ever so often. That part’s not changing. This city has given so much to me, and I’m committed to giving my very best in return.”

Chandler has worked in multiple MJPD divisions including community engagement, administrative services and executive operations, officials said, and has been critical in driving the department's innovation and public safety initiatives.

Officials credited Chandler for helping the MJPD launch programs like body-worn cameras, license plate reader technology, public information, community text alerts, enhanced communications tools and even serving as project manager for the new department headquarters.

Chandler earned his Master of Organizational Leadership at Trevecca Nazarene University and a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and public administration from Bethel University. In his spare time, he also serves as an adjunct professor at Trevecca Nazarene University, a Wilson County Commissioner for District 10, a board member of the Mt. Juliet Senior Activity Center, and a Rotarian, according to the city.

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