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.
Due to the order from the TN Supreme Court related to Covid-19, all City of Waverly Municipal Court Cases set for March 10, have been reset to May 12, 2021 at 2 p.m. If you have any questions about your court date, you can call the court clerk at 931-296-4300. This is City Court, not Humphreys Co. General Sessions or Circuit Court.
Press ReleaseFebruary 10, 2021
On February 10, 2021, at approx. 145pm, Waverly Police Officers were notified of a police pursuit entering the city limits on Hwy 70 West. The suspect who was driving a stolen vehicle was being pursued by Carrol County Sheriff’s deputies. He had also rammed another vehicle as the pursuit went through Benton County and was also wanted on outstanding warrants in Carroll County. As the suspect vehicle entered the Hwy 70/Clydeton Rd. intersection...
In order to comply with the TN Supreme Court Order prohibiting most in person court appearances, all City of Waverly Municipal Court cases set for January 10 have been reset to March 10, 2021 at 2pm.
Press Release December 14, 2020
The Waverly Police Department has been awarded its 3rd Accreditation Award through the Tennessee Law Enforcement Accreditation (TLEA) program. The TLEA program is administered by the Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Police (TACP). The Waverly Police Department has been accredited since 2013.
To achieve accreditation with TLEA, an agency voluntarily submits to a three-year process of enhancing the agency’s professionalism and effectiveness using...
The Waverly Police Department is currently accepting applications for the position of Police Officer. Police Officers are required to complete the Basic Police Academy. Officers are required to work shift work and are on call 24/7.
The application process includes a physical ability test, written police entry exam, oral interview panel and extensive background check. Successful candidates will undergo drug screening, physical and psychological exams. Details of...
