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The results of 2005 Special Census are in and show that over 33,000 people now call Smyrna home. This is a significant increase since the previous 2002 census. It is apparent that many have and many more continue to realize that “We have it good in Smyrna”.
The Smyrna Police Department plays a significant role in making sure that we continue to have it so good.

Your police department is comprised (as of May 2006) of 67 sworn officers and 27 civilian employees. Each of these men and women are highly educated, skilled, and motivated. Each is dedicated to providing the finest police service available anywhere. Of these 67 sworn, 44 are currently assigned to the Patrol division.

 

 

The Patrol division and its personnel provide a wide variety of services to include but by no means limited to:

• Traffic enforcement / Traffic control
• Accident investigation
• Response to calls for service
• Response to calls for Emergency medical service
• Investigation of reported criminal activity
• Directed neighborhood patrol
• Transportation of prisoners
• Zones / Businesses patrol
• Education and community awareness
• Special projects and fund raising events for the community

Three officers have been assigned as Warrants Officers; their primary function is the service of criminal warrants, subpoenas, providing court security, as well as scheduling and transporting prisoners to and from various detention facilities and the appropriate court. In 2005, Smyrna officers served 1891 warrants, and transported over 1050 prisoners.

Our most recent change is the assignment of 2 officers to Traffic Enforcement / Crash Investigation duties, with additional officers to be tasked with these duties in the near future. These officers have received extensive training and will focus their efforts on traffic related problem areas and/or events. It is the Department's intention, through education and enforcement, to make Smyrna as safe and appealing to travel in and through as it is in which to live.

As the Town continues to grow in area and population, police resources will most certainly continue to be stretched to the limit. The citizens may rest assured that the Smyrna Police Department and its dedicated men and women will continue to adapt to meet the many challenges that the future will surely bring.

The men and women here at the Smyrna Police Department want everyone who resides and or works here in Smyrna to know that we are here to protect and serve you. We take great pride in our chosen profession and in the service we provide. We will continue, with your assistance, to make Smyrna a safe and attractive place to call home.

It is State Law
Move over or Slow Down for
Stopped Law Enforcement
and Public Safety Vehicles.
Help protect those who protect you.


Video of an example we are trying to prevent.


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