Deputy Chief Derick Tisdale, a native of Bolivar, TN, is the eldest son of the late Reverend Willie E. Tisdale and Janie Tisdale. Chief Tisdale joined the Jackson Police Department in 1994, as a patrol officer.

Chief Tisdale has served the City of Jackson as a Community Oriented Police Officer from 1997 until 1999. In 2001, he served the citizens of Jackson when he was selected to serve on the Special Weapons and Tactics Unit (S. W. A. T.). He served on the S.W.A.T Unit until he was next appointed to serve as the first Public Information Officer for the Jackson Police Department.

During his time at the Jackson Police Department he has attended several schools for specialized training. His current certifications include: P.O.S.T Certified Firearms Instructor, Defense Technologies Less-Lethal, Glock Armorer, Baker Batshield Instructor and Basic Visual Mantracking. In May of 2002, Chief Tisdale was awarded the Life Saving Medal for his participation in the rescue of several people from a wrecked vehicle that landed in one of Jackson’s local lakes.

Chief Tisdale is a graduate of Lane College and is currently working on his Masters of Divinity at Memphis Theological Seminary. He is an ordained Elder who faithfully serves at Cane Creek Baptist Church under the leadership of Apostle Larry W. Robinson and Prophetess Teresa A. Robinson.

Chief Tisdale retired as a First Sergeant from the Tennessee Army National Guard after thirty years of service to the State of Tennessee and the United States of America.

Chief Tisdale has been married to his wife for more than 25 years; they have one son and one grandson.

Chief Tisdale can be reached by phone 731-425-8405 or by email at [email protected]