The following is a statement by Deputy Chief Louise Kelton concerning this evening’s announcement of her nomination to be U.S. Marshal for the Middle District of Tennessee:

“I am deeply honored to receive President Obama’s nomination for the post of Middle Tennessee’s U.S. Marshal. I have devoted my professional career to law enforcement in Nashville and am proud to serve as a member of the Metropolitan Police Department. I now look forward to the U.S. Senate’s confirmation process.”

Deputy Chief Kelton is a 31-year veteran of the Nashville Police Department. She was Commander of North Precinct operations for four years prior to her appointment as Deputy Chief in 2008.