Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The Knoxville Police Department has named an interim replacement for outgoing deputy chief of professional standards Brooklyn Belk.
KPD officials Wednesday announced that retired Federal Judge H. Bruce Guyton will take on the role of interim deputy chief of professional standards.
“I respect and appreciate the Knoxville Police Department and look forward to becoming a part of the organization,” said Guyton. “I am grateful to Chief Noel and Mayor Kincannon for giving me the opportunity to contribute to the good work the men and women of the KPD do on a daily basis.”
Guyton’s hiring is set to be voted on Tuesday by the members of the Knoxville City Council. If approved, he’ll handle the job until the next permanent deputy chief of professional standards can be hired and onboarded.
Belk’s tenure concluded on July 16th though she has expressed interest in continuing to be a resource for KPD if needed.
KPD officials say the process to fill the role permanently is well underway. The job opening has been posted to state-wide and national forums, including the Tennessee Bar Association, International Association of Chiefs of Police, and the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives.
