James Webb

James Webb, police chief for the city of Loudon, has announced his retirement after 18 years as chief and a 40-year career in law enforcement. A native of Loudon, Webb began his career with the Oliver Springs Police Department in 1982, working as a dispatcher, records clerk, jailer, and patrol officer. He joined the Loudon County Sheriff’s Department later that same year as a night shift patrol officer. He came to the city of Loudon Police Department in 1988 and has since served as a patrol officer, sergeant, training officer, SWAT Team commander, and criminal investigator before being promoted to chief in 2004. Webb holds a degree in political science technology from Roane State Community College and is a graduate of the University of Tennessee’s Southeastern Command Leadership Academy. He also served as East Tennessee Vice President of the Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Officers Association.