Welcome to the Waverly Police Department, a dedicated 24-hour, full-service police agency committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of the vibrant community we serve, encompassing approximately 4,250 residents. Our team of 13 devoted, full-time Police (Public Safety) Officers is committed to upholding the highest standards of law enforcement.
Media Release
August 22, 2017
By: Chief Grant Gillespie
Waverly Police K9 Crockett has been awarded “Healthcare for K9 Heroes” Grant
The Waverly Police Department K9 Unit received a grant providing health insurance coverage for its Police K9, Crockett. The insurance will reimburse the department’s special drug fund for veterinary expenses.
“This represents considerable savings to the department and allows us to use funds we would normally spend on our K9 in other drug...
Release Date: 08/21/2017By: Chief Grant Gillespie
Waverly Police Department Detectives arrested Charles Shear, 22, of Waverly, last night on a charge of Second Degree Murder in the death of his wife, Brandi Shear, 22, of Waverly. Officers were called to a residence at 105 Curtis Dr. on a report of gunshots being fired. When the Officers arrived they discovered Brandi Shear deceased in her vehicle in the driveway.
Waverly PD Detectives Mike Hubbs and Jonathan Fortner...
Waverly police department Announces SAFE Campaign Participation
The Waverly Police Department is partnering with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) for its annual Seatbelts Are For Everyone (SAFE) campaign. This statewide initiative is designed to increase seatbelt usage and child passenger safety restraint usage through the implementation of occupant-protection programs, public events, and checkpoints throughout local communities across Tennessee. The SAFE campaign begins February...
A website has been created to help maintain information about the 1978 propane explosion that occurred in Waverly. During discussions between Mayor Buddy Frazier and Public Safety Chief Grant Gillespie, the idea to have a central website dedicated to the event and administered by the City of Waverly was born. The website is located at www.waverlypropaneexplosion.com and is maintained as part of the Department of Public Safety’s Website at www.waverlypublicsafety.com....
Sgt. Shaun Wilson has been named the 2016 Waverly Police Department Officer of the Year. The officer of the year is selected by members of the police department and goes to the member who best represents the values of the department. This is the second year in a row that Sgt. Wilson has been selected and he is the only officer who has won the award three times.
“Shaun is a professional officer who consistently demonstrates the high values and expectations this community...
