Assistant Chief Marc Hamlin is serving as the Assistant Chief over Investigations and Support. This is a natural step for Hamlin since he was the Major over the Special Support Division since 2008. He is responsible for all major events in the city, all hurricane preparation and all the specialty units and squads. He ensures all specialized resources support the department’s mission to reduce crime.

During his 19-year career Hamlin has established an impressive track record of reducing crime – specifically in Ybor City, Sulphur Springs and East Tampa. He has served in all three patrol districts. He also worked seven-years as a detective and sergeant in undercover units of the Narcotics Bureau and the Street Anti-Crime Squad. Marc also served as a trustee on the City of Tampa Fire and Police Pension Fund for nine years and was Chairman of the Board for four years.

After Super Bowl XLIII, Hamlin continued as Stadium Commander at all Buccaneer games. He utilizes his two years of experience in planning the Super Bowl to keep the weekly games running smoothly.

Hamlin is a native of Queens, NY. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice from Marist College in Poughkeepsie, NY and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from Troy State University. Marc is also a graduate of the University of Louisville’s Southern Police Institute, where he was a Dean Scholar Award winner and President of the 106th Administrative Officers' Course.

Assistant Chief Hamlin  oversees the Investigative and Special Support Divisions