Welcome To The Dandridge Police Department

“Tennessee’s Second Oldest Town”

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Mission Statement

The primary mission of the Dandridge Police Department is to maintain its highest level of professionalism, integrity, and equality.  The Dandridge Police Department’s primary responsibility is to protect life, liberty, and property ensuring the highest quality of life for our citizens.  The Dandridge Police Department ensures that the Constitution of the United States, all Tennessee State Laws, and City Ordinances are enforced.  In remembrance of being the second oldest town in Tennessee, we are responsible for keeping our neighbor’s values in mind.  The Dandridge Police Department will be known as a community oriented agency.

DANDRIDGE PHONE NUMBERS

  • (865) 397-3192 | FIRE
  • (865) 397-8862 | POLICE
  • (865) 397-7420 | TOWN HALL
  • (865) 397-3696 | WATER
  • (865) 397-5101 | PUBLIC WORKS
  • (865) 397-9758 | LIBRARY

Services

Senior Community Care Program

The Senior Community Care Program is one of the services offered by the Dandridge Police Department. This program reflects the department’s commitment to being a community-oriented agency and ensuring the highest quality of life for its citizens, especially its senior population. While the exact details of the program are not specified on the current web page, such initiatives typically involve regular check-ins or contact with older, at-risk, or homebound residents to ensure their well-being and safety. For a full description of the services provided under the Senior Community Care Program, residents should contact the Dandridge Police Department.

Hand-Gun Carry Permit Class

  • Handgun carry permit classes are held at the Dandridge Police Department.
  • The cost is $65.00 and pre-registration is required.
  • For more information regarding the handgun carry permit process and class requirements, please CLICK HERE!
  • Upcoming classes are scheduled monthly. Please contact Detective Kenny Lodwick at 865-356-7423 or look for our post on the Dandridge Police Department Facebook page for scheduling information.

Parade/Road Block Requests

Prescription Drug Take-Back Program

  • A container is available to drop off “pill or solid” form of medications during normal office hours located in lobby of Police Department

Records Processing

  • Records available from the Police Department are only for those which occur within city limits. The following are examples:
  • Accident reports (roadways and private property)
  • Arrest, offense, and incident reports

Rescue 180 Meetings

  • Rescue 180 is a program to assist with addressing underage substance abuse
  • For more information, visit the website www.Rescue180.com or contact Executive Director Rev. Debra Shults at 865-640-4843

Contact Information

Police Department

267 W. Highway 25/70, Dandridge, TN 37725

Phone:  865-397-8862     Fax:  865-397-5849

Office Hours:  Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. and Wednesday 8:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. (closed holidays)

Office Extensions for 865-397-8862

  • Police Chief Phillip Batts, ext. 301
  • Police Records & City Court, ext. 323
  • Handgun Class Instruction:
    • Det. Kenneth Lodwick ext. 302 or
    • Direct Line 865-484-9472
  • Detective Lt. Kevin Bunch, ext. 303
  • All other requests, ext. 323

Other Important Numbers

  • Jefferson County Dispatch:  865-475-6855
    • Call dispatch to request an officer or animal control.
  • Jefferson County Justice Center:  865-471-6000 (Sheriff’s Dept., Circuit/ Sessions Court, Juvenile Court, Jail)

For emergencies, please call 911