Tom Bergamine
Chief of Police
Fayetteville Police Department
Chief Tom Bergamine has been married to Debbie for over 30 years and they have three sons. Oldest son, Tommy, resides in California. Middle son, Tony, is a deputy with the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office. Youngest son, Joey, is currently attending classes at Fayetteville State University and recently graduated from the Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) at Fayetteville Technical Community College. His late father, Thomas George Bergamine was a retired New York City Police Officer.
Chief Tom Bergamine served three years in the United States Army as a Military Police Officer and was stationed here at Fort Bragg when his enlistment ended. He became a Fayetteville Police Officer in September 1978 and has risen through the ranks to the current position of Chief of Police.
Chief Tom Bergamine has a Masters of Justice Administration degree from Methodist University, a Bachelor of Science degree from Fayetteville State University, and he attended the FBI National Academy and graduated with the 211th session in December 2002.
- DOH 9/14/1978
- Oath of Office on 12/8/1978
- ERT Leader
- Various positions during career to include: Patrol Operations Bureau, Operations Support Division, Investigative Bureau, Narcotics/Vice Task Force, served at Acting Assistant Chief for approximately one year (May 2000 – June 2001), Commander of Patrol Operations Bureau
- Promoted to Sergeant in 1984
- Promoted to Lieutenant in 1991
- Promoted to Captain in 1996
- Promoted to Assistant Chief in 2005
- Interim Chief of Police in February 2007
- Chief of Police on 4/11/2007
- Recipient of Long Leaf Pine Award in April 2010
- Board of Directors Member for Fayetteville State University Foundation
- Advisory Board Member for Methodist College Criminal Justice Administration
- Advisory Board Member of Adult/Continuing Education for Fayetteville Technical Community College
- Board Member for State of NC Youth Accountability Task Force (Governor Appointee)
- Advisory Board Member for State of NC Drug Treatment Court
- Local Drug Court Management Committee in the Twelfth Judicial District
- Board Member for Law Enforcement Education and Training Committee for State of NC
- Community Wellness and Public Safety Council
Chief Bergamine actively participates as a baseball coach for the varsity team at Terry Sanford High School. The Fayetteville Police Department also actively participates in the “Badges for Baseball” program with the Westover Recreation Center. The Fayetteville Police Department also works closely with the Great Oak Youth Development Center, Reading Buddies Program.