Tennessee Association Of Chief's Of Police, Inc.

The Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Police (TACP) is a non-profit organization registered in SAM.gov since 2010, focused on supporting law enforcement agencies in Tennessee through professional standards, accreditation, and collaborative initiatives. As a corporate entity with tax-exempt status, TACP primarily works to enhance law enforcement practices, professional development, and community relationships across the state. The organization is dedicated to increasing the number of accredited law enforcement agencies and providing critical support services to local, county, state, and specialized law enforcement entities.

TACP has been awarded multiple federal grants, primarily through the U.S. Department of Justice's Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) program, with a current $300,000 cooperative agreement targeting law enforcement accreditation enhancement. The organization collaborates extensively with partners including the Tennessee Sheriffs' Association, Law Enforcement Accreditation Coalition of Tennessee, and University of Tennessee Law Enforcement Innovation Center to deliver training, technical assistance, and assessments. Through sub-grant awards from the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration, TACP has also been involved in diverse federal grant programs such as Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), Victims of Crime Act (VOCA), and Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) initiatives. These grants focus on areas including violent crime reduction, victim services, family justice centers, and overall improvements in law enforcement capabilities, with an emphasis on developing model policies, procedures, and training to strengthen community-law enforcement relationships.