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.
Summertime is the peak season for outdoor grilling and grilling fires. This year, the Waverly Department of Public Safety along with the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office urges outdoor cooks to keep fire safety in mind as they start up the grill this summer.
From 2010-2014, Tennessee fire departments responded to 204 fires involving grills, hibachis or barbeques. Those fires resulted in two civilian injuries, two firefighter injuries and $5.9 million in property damage, according to the...
The Department of Public Safety has released its Annual Report for 2014. The report is an overview of WDPS and includes information about personnel, programs, equipment, and statistics. Although the report is extensive, it is merely a summary of key information and events from throughout 2014.
The report is available on-line at www.waverlypublicsafety.com in pdf format.
Officer Chris Taylor has been named Officer of the Year for 2014. The Officer of the Year is nominated by the members of the department. “Officer Taylor has been a very active officer and has made several felony cases this year,” said Chief Grant Gillespie. “He is a great example of meeting the high standards we expect from our officers.”
Officer Taylor has been with the Department since 2011 and was also named a Field Training Officer (FTO)...
Dec. 9, 2014
The Waverly Police Department ended a year-long drug investigation with the indictment of 14 people last week. The indictments include charges for the sale of prescription drugs and marijuana.
The abuse of prescription drugs has become a large problem for many communities including Waverly. “This represents a year-long effort by the Police Department to help combat the drug problem in our community. Many of us can easily name someone in our lives who are...
As a reminder to everyone, East Main Street from Cooley Street to Fairground Drive, will be closed to traffic on Friday, October 31 beginning at 4:30pm to 8:00pm for the First Baptist Church’s annual street party. The event begins at 5:00pm. The Department of Public Safety asks everyone to please drive carefully as downtown will be filled with excited children out trick or treating.
“We will have extra officers and firefighters out to help with traffic and all the...
