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Traffic Light Change

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The left turn arrow has been removed from the traffic light at the intersection of US HWY 70/West Main Street westbound.  Please be aware of this change and be careful as you travel through the intersection.  Remember to yield to oncoming traffic when making the turn.

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Officers Attend Training

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Captain Larry Lescure attended the Southeast Law Enforcement Training Seminar held in Lawrenceburg, TN, June 8-11.  The seminar theme centered on identification and investigation of gangs in rural areas, and the methods to prepare good cases to prosecute them.  There was also a block of instruction by Dr. Henry Lee, world renowned forensics expert.  Captain Lescure is a 20 year veteran of the Waverly Police Department and is currently the Detective and Fire Division Captain. Officer Shaun...

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Firefighters Attend TN Fire Academy

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June 12th, 2009 Waverly Firefighters Corey Burkett, Robert Edwards, and Jason Herndon graduated from the Tennessee Fire Academy. They were required to complete a two week course on Basic/Live Firefighting. This course provided them with the basic fire ground skills to participate in “live” fire training activities.  They participated in classroom instruction and practical skills related to live fire scenarios.  Burkett currently works full time for the City of Waverly as a Water Department...

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DPS Trains on Emergency Response to Railroad Incidents

  On May 26, members of the Department of Public Safety attended a course on Emergency Response to Railroad Incidents conducted by officials from CSX Railroad.  The course covered safety around railroad cars and tracks and dealt with handling hazardous materials carried by the railroad.  The course was taught by Jim Briski, Hazmat Supervisor for CSX.  Jack Oddn, an employee of CSX who survived the 1978 Waverly Train Disaster, spoke about his experiences during the days of the disaster...

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WPD Conducts Weekend Saturation Patrols

The Waverly Police Department conducted Saturation Patrols during this past Memorial Day Weekend.  The patrols were conducted to enhance traffic safety during this period which included our high school graduation. During the weekend which was from Friday, May 22 thru Monday May 25, Waverly Police Officers conducted 87 traffic stops and answered 69 calls for service.  As a result of these field contacts, 31 Citations were issued and 14 arrests and/or misdemeanor citations were issued for:...

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