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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.

Fireworks Event Information

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The fireworks event sponsored by the City of Waverly and Inland Container will be held Saturday, July 2 at the Waverly Central High School.  Music on the Square will be moved to the stadium for that night at 7pm, and the fireworks show will begin at 930 pm.  There will be no parking along Highway 70 on the school side of the road.  Handicapped parking will be behind the Vocational School near the north entrance to the stadium.  The Dept of Public Safety will have a command...

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Building Repairs Complete

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The repairs to the Police Building including the Municipal Court Room are complete.  The building was damaged by a tornado in May, and included roof damage and water damage.  The City Council has resumed their regular board meetings in the court room, and the next Municipal Court docket will be heard July 13. Costs of the repairs were covered through our property insurance.  

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WPD to Conduct Sobriety Checkpoints

The Waverly Police Department will be conducting roadside sobriety safety checkpoints on May 27th inside the city limits of Waverly.  Impaired driving is a serious crime that kills more than 16,000 people and injures 305,000 others every year in the United States.  Officers will evaluate drivers for signs of alcohol or drug impairment.  Officers will target those who operate a vehicle while impaired and take corrective actions for other violations observed while ensuring the...

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Municipal Court Moved Temporarily

Due to construction from the storm damage to our building, Municipal Court will be held in the Humphreys County Courthouse Circuit Court Room (2nd Floor) this Wednesday, May 11 at 2 pm. This move is temporary and will only affect the May 11 court date.  

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May 5 Severe Weather Situation Report

The following is the Situation Report on flooding from Humphreys County Emergency Management: Situation Report – 33Flooding May 5, 2011 Humphreys County continues to experience flooding issues which is primarily the results of almost record water elevation on Kentucky Lake/Tennessee River. Approximately 12 roads are currently closed due to high waters.  It is anticipated that some of these roads will remain closed for a few more days. The Duck and Buffalo Rivers are now back within...

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