(MURFREESBORO)  Congratulations to Rutherford County Sheriff’s Training Lt. Chris Kauffman. He was promoted to captain over the Patrol Division.

Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh said, “Capt. Kauffman brings a vast amount of experience to the position that we feel will enhance the Patrol Division by being able to pass that experience on to his supervisors and the patrol deputies. I think we are very fortunate to have Chris serving in this role.”

Major Britt Reed said, “Capt. Kauffman and I served together on the SWAT team, in patrol, and in the Criminal Investigations Division for many years. He has a wealth of leadership experience and knowledge that he will bring to the table as captain over the Patrol Division.”

Kauffman said being a captain is a new chapter in his career and his life.

“I am honored Sheriff Fitzhugh and the command staff entrust me with the position,” Kauffman said “I look forward to working with all the men and women in the Patrol Division. It’s an exciting time to move forward as an agency and a division to better serve the citizens of Rutherford County.”

Kauffman worked at Murfreesboro Police Department before joining the Sheriff’s Office 24 years ago. He was promoted to sergeant in narcotics three years later and later transferred as a patrol sergeant.

He was promoted to lieutenant in the training division in 2014.

Kauffman is a graduate of the Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command.