THP Announces New Captain in Chattanooga District
Monday, July 06, 2009 | 11:09am
NASHVILLE --- Today, the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) announced the appointment of Captain Rex Prince as the new Captain over the Chattanooga District. He replaces Stacy D. Williams who has personally opted to return to the level of Troop Lieutenant.
“We are thrilled to welcome Captain Prince back to the Highway Patrol and to benefit from his experience and leadership to the Chattanooga District,” stated Tennessee Highway Patrol Colonel Mike Walker. “We are excited he will once again be helping us advance the department’s mission of highway safety.”
“Lieutenant Stacy Williams has done an excellent job as Captain of the Chattanooga District,” stressed Colonel Walker. “It was with great angst that I recommended to Commissioner Dave Mitchell that he accept Stacy’s request to return to Lieutenant.”
Captain Prince, 52, is a 30 year veteran of the Tennessee Highway Patrol, who previously retired as Captain of the Nashville District on November 7, 2008, to work for CSX Transportation. Prince served as Captain of the Nashville District from April 23, 2007 until his retirement on November 7, 2008.
Prince began his career with the Highway Patrol in 1978 and served as a Road Trooper in all 12 counties of the Nashville District. Prior to his promotion to Captain of the Nashville District, Prince served as Lieutenant in charge of the Ordinance Section from 1996 to 2007. From 1988 to 1992, he served THP Special Operations as a SWAT sniper, K-9 handler, diver and motorcycle patrolman. Prince was also a member of the National Guard, serving 31 years before retiring from the Guard in 2006. His National Guard service included six months in Mosul, Iraq as a Staff Sergeant with the 278th Aviation Combat Regiment.
Captain Prince is a 1975 graduate of Camden High School and attended Volunteer State Community College. Captain Prince is married with two sons, ages 30 and 33. He is a native of Camden, Tennessee.
Williams was promoted to Captain over the Chattanooga District, October 13, 2008. He returns to Troop Lieutenant.
The Tennessee Department of Safety’s mission is (www.TN.Gov/safety) to ensure the safety and general welfare of the public. The department encompasses the Tennessee Highway Patrol, Office of Homeland Security and Driver License Services. General areas of responsibility include law enforcement, safety education, motorist services and terrorism prevention.