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.
The Waverly Police Department and Humphreys County 911 Center have partnered with the TN Department of Safety to install a driver’s license self service kiosk in the lobby at the Police/911 building at 103 East Main Street, Waverly.
Tennesseans can use the self-service kiosk to complete many Driver Services transactions including renewing or replacing a duplicate Driver License or ID Card, changing an address, updating emergency contact information, advancing a Teen/Graduated Driver...
The Waverly Police Department is currently accepting applications for the position of Police Officer/Public Safety Officer. The City of Waverly offers a competitive pay and benefits package including health, vision and dental insurance, vacation, and sick leave. Retirement is offered through TCRS (Pension based plan) and an optional 401k.
The current pay range is $44,720 – $54,204 based on experience and certification. Optional firefighting supplement pay is an additional...
Press Release
April 19, 2024
Suspect Charged in Arson Fire
On Saturday morning, April 13 around 2 am, the Waverly Department of Public Safety responded to a structure fire at the old Waverly Junior High School at 520 East Main St. When officers arrived, they found flames coming through the roof near the main entrance. The Waverly Fire Department worked into the morning to extinguish the flames.
“This was a difficult and dangerous fire to work because it was largely...
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Law Enforcement Accreditation (TLEA) Program is pleased to announce that it has granted accreditation status to the Waverly Police Department. This is the 4th TLEA award for the department. They were awarded this achievement during the Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Police (TACP) meeting held in Franklin, TN on February 7, 2024.
To achieve accreditation with TLEA, an agency voluntarily submits to a three-year process of enhancing the...
November 27, 2023
Citizens Police Academy Session 13 Announced
Session 13 of the Citizen’s Police Academy (CPA) is set to begin Monday, January 15, 2024, at 6pm. Chief Grant Gillespie and officers from the Waverly Police Department will conduct the program. Classes are approximately three hours in length and are held every Monday night through March 18. Topics covered in the course include an overview of the law enforcement profession, criminal law, drug enforcement, patrol,...
