Jackson Mayor Jerry Gist Appoints Chief of Police

JPD Chief Julian Wiser swearing-in ceremony with Jackson City Judge Blake Anderson

JACKSON Tenn (July 22, 2015) – Jackson Mayor Jerry Gist and has named the Interim Jackson Police Chief Julian Wiser as the city of Jackson Chief of Police.

Wednesday morning Wiser was officially sworn-in as Chief by Judge Blake Anderson.

Chief Wiser, has been with the Jackson Police Department for 19 years, has served as Interim Police Chief since October 2014.

New JPD Chief Julian Wiser is congratulated by Jackson Tn Mayor Jerry Gist

Wiser history includes: being the first supervisor of the newly formed Street Crimes Unit in 2008, while continuing to serve as the sergeant in charge of the Gang Enforcement Team and Canine Unit.

Wiser was later promoted to lieutenant of the Gang Unit and Canine Unit along with serving on the U.S. Marshal Task Force.

In 2013, Wiser was promoted to Captain and Division Commander of the Special Operations Division (Gang Unit, Canine Unit, Metro Narcotics, Aviation Unit, Tactical Unit and Bomb Unit). He is a veteran of the U.S. Marines and has served as a Federal Task Force Officer with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the U.S. Marshals Service.

Mayor Jerry Gist said, “Naming Interim Police Chief Julian Wiser as the city of Jackson Chief of Police continues the effort to intervene and take Jackson beyond the type of issues that cities across our nation are facing. Chief Wiser has good discernment in his leadership, an informed focus on fighting crime, and an engaging kindness to establish good relationships with the people of Jackson. He has demonstrated his ability to continue Blue Impact initiatives for crime reduction while also recognizing the value and contributions of each member of the police force.”

“I am honored by Mayor Gist’s confidence in my ability to lead the city of Jackson Police Department,” Wiser said. “The department is filled with dedicated officers and civilian personnel who place the safety of the Jackson community first every day. I recognize how crime impacts many elements of the community such as education, tourism and economic and community development. I look forward to continuing public safety measures for the prosperity of the community. ”