MTC Police Chief Graduates from FBI National Academy

Midlands Technical College Chief of Police Tim Martin has graduated as a member of the 291st session of the FBI National Academy. Chief Martin is the first police chief of a South Carolina technical college to graduate from the academy.

Internationally known for its academic excellence, the National Academy offers ten weeks of advanced communication, leadership, and fitness training. Participants must have proven records as professionals within their agencies to attend. On average, these officers have 21 years of law enforcement experience and usually return to their agencies to serve in executive-level positions.

“To be selected to attend, learn, and grow with other Executive LEO’s from across the country and around the world at the FBI National Academy is an honor and privilege,” says MTC Chief of Police Tim Martin. “The program allowed me to build on my skills as an executive law enforcement leader within the MTC community to continue to ensure our campuses are safe and secure. I intend to take lessons learned from the academy and apply them to the Maverick community.”

The 291st session of the National Academy consisted of 254 law enforcement officers from 46 states and the District of Columbia. The class included members of law enforcement agencies from 24 countries, five military organizations, and six federal civilian organizations.

Chief Martin joins the ranks with over 55,000 law enforcement officers that have graduated from the FBI National Academy, including MTC Assistant Chief of Police Jimmy Gleaton. Assistant Chief Gleaton is a graduate of the 273rd session from 2018.

Chief Tim Martin became the Chief of Police for the Midlands Technical College Police Department (MTCPD) in March 2022 with over 22 years of law enforcement experience.

Chief Martin began his law enforcement career with the Harnett County Sheriff's Office in North Carolina in 2002 after retiring from the U.S. Army with 20 years of service. In North Carolina, he served as a Patrol Deputy, Criminal Investigator, Gang Specialist, Narcotics Agent, Dept. of Homeland Security TFO, and member of the Special Response Team.

Chief Martin moved his family home to Lexington South Carolina and joined the Lexington County Sheriff's Department in May 2014. He served as a Patrol Deputy, Field Training Officer, Master Deputy, Patrol Sergeant, and Community Services Bureau Sergeant until accepting the position of Police Chief for the MTCPD in 2022.

He holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration, Summa Cum Laude, and a Master of Science in Criminal Justice Administration from Columbia Southern University. He is also an Adjunct Professor of Criminal Justice for the Midlands Technical College.

Chief Martin, his wife of 19 years, Mindy and their 16-year-old daughter live in Lexington.

About the FBI National Academy
FBI Academy instructors, special agents, and other staff with advanced degrees provide the training; many instructors are recognized internationally in their fields. Since 1972, National Academy students have been able to earn undergraduate and graduate credits from the University of Virginia, which accredits many of the courses offered. A total of 55,186 graduates have completed the FBI National Academy since it began in 1935. The National Academy is held at the FBI Training Academy in Quantico, the same facility where the FBI trains its new special agents and intelligence analysts.