Dyersburg Police Department

08/31/2026

08/28/2026

Our Safety Traffic Guard, Margaret Avery, will be sporting this new ride around town! 😎 We think she’s going to look pretty good cruising around and keeping our streets—and students—safe! 🚓

Be sure to give Margaret a wave when you see her!

08/26/2026

Dyersburg Police Department is hiring School Resource Officers.
We’re looking for certified officers who want to serve in our schools, build relationships with students and staff, and help keep our community safe.
Top-out pay: $58,679 (with 6 years of experience)
Benefits include:
• 13 paid holidays
• 12 paid sick days
• Vacation and Comp Time Benefits
• $800.00 Annual In-service Supplement
• All equipment provided plus $600 annual Clothing Allowance
• Health, dental, vision, and Aflac available
• 401(k) with 3% match
• Take-home car (within 30 miles of city limits)
• $10,000 State Recruiting and Retention Bonus if qualified.***

“We exist to serve the Community.”
For more information, contact Kristina Merz, Patrol Administrative Assistant, at (731) 288-7659 or [email protected].

08/24/2026

Congratulations, Sgt. Langley, on 30 years!! Thank you for your continued service.

Sgt. Stan Langley, Dyersburg Police Department Public Information Officer is celebrating 30 years with the City of Dyersburg. Congratulations and thank you for your dedicated service!

08/17/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Dyersburg Police Department Launches Public Safety Awareness Campaign on 911 Misuse

Dyersburg, TN — [Insert Date] — The Dyersburg Police Department has initiated a Public Safety Awareness Campaign to educate citizens about the growing issues of unintentional 911 calls, hang-up calls, and the intentional abuse of emergency services.

Each 911 call—whether accidental or deliberate—requires a response from both the Public Safety Communications Center and the Police Department. These unnecessary calls divert critical resources and can delay responses to genuine emergencies, creating a significant public safety concern.

“Every call to 911 is treated as an emergency until proven otherwise,” said Thomas Langford, Chief of Police. “When dispatchers and officers must respond to accidental or prank calls, it takes time and attention away from people who truly need help.”

To help reduce accidental 911 calls, the department encourages residents to follow these preventive measures:

How to Avoid Accidental 911 Calls

• Lock your phone: Use a passcode or screen lock to prevent accidental touches while your phone is in a pocket, purse, or bag.
• Know your Emergency SOS shortcut: Learn how your phone activates Emergency SOS to avoid triggering it unintentionally.
• Check your settings: Review your phone’s Emergency SOS options and understand which buttons or gestures automatically call 911.
• Avoid pressure on side buttons: Be mindful when carrying your phone against your body or other objects.
• Keep your phone updated: Install software updates that may improve emergency call features.
• Check before storing: Ensure your screen is locked and no buttons are pressed before placing your phone away.
• Teach children: Explain that 911 is for emergencies only and should never be used for play.
• If you accidentally call 911: Stay on the line and inform the dispatcher that the call was accidental—do not hang up. This helps confirm there is no emergency.

Key Reminder

Emergency SOS features are designed to save lives in a crisis. Understanding how your device works helps you avoid accidental activation while ensuring you can use it effectively when you truly need help.

For non emergency situations, citizens are reminded to call 311.

08/14/2026

The Dyersburg Police Department is proud to announce the promotion of Officer Brandon Haynes to Master Patrol Officer (MPO).

Congratulations, MPO Haynes, and thank you for 10 years of dedicated service to the Dyersburg Police Department and our community.

We appreciate your continued commitment and look forward to many more years of service. Please join us in congratulating Master Patrol Officer Brandon Haynes.

08/14/2026

PROMOTION ANNOUNCEMENT

The Dyersburg Police Department is proud to announce the promotion of Kevan Ward to the rank of Sergeant.

Sergeant Ward has consistently demonstrated outstanding leadership, dedication, and commitment to serving our department and community. We are confident he will continue to excel in his new role and be a great asset to our leadership team.

Please join us in congratulating Sergeant Kevan Ward on this well-deserved promotion!

08/05/2026

08/05/2026

The Dyersburg Police Department was honored to join the Dyersburg/Dyer County Chamber of Commerce for the ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of our new Criminal Investigation Division North Precinct.

This new facility represents our continued commitment to serving our community, strengthening public safety, and providing our detectives with the resources they need to better serve the citizens of Dyersburg.

Thank you to the Dyersburg/Dyer County Chamber of Commerce, our city leaders, community partners, and everyone who joined us to celebrate this exciting milestone. We look forward to serving our community from our new location for many years to come!