Values
Life…
Our department focuses on the preservation of human life and strives to sustain a high quality of life for our citizens.
Integrity…
The Waynesboro Police Department has a high code of conduct and ethics. We expect our officers to conduct themselves professionally and to always treat our citizens and visitors with respect.
Dedication…
We believe if we work hard to provide all of these values to our community, we will earn the trust bestowed upon us by our citizens. We dedicate our lives to protect and serve our community and visitors.
Vision:
Our vision is to build strong community trust to build a foundation of confidence and respect in our department. We intend to preserve and strengthen community bonds, and to continue to serve the community with an exceptional professional service with integrity, honesty, and compassion.
Cops 4 Kids:
The Waynesboro Police Department annually participates in the Cops 4 Kids program. This program is designed to assist needy families by selecting children from the Waynesboro Community and taking them on a small shopping spree at Christmas time. This program is sponsored by many local businesses such as Fred's, Dollar Store, Sonic Drive-In, and McDonald's, among others.
If you would like to help sponsor our annual Cops 4 Kids Christmas Program, please contact the Waynesboro Police Department at 931-722-5458.
Handgun Permit Course
Periodically the Waynesboro Police Department offers the handgun permit course required for a handgun carry permit in the state of Tennessee. For more information on the next class offering, call (931) 722-5458.
The Waynesboro Police Department is certified to instruct the safety course required by the State of Tennessee to obtain a handgun carry permit. All proceeds go to benefit our annual "Cops for Kids" Christmas Program and to further develop our firing range. This course consists of a (4) hour classroom session and a firing range qualification and safety session for a total of (8) hours. There is a written and practical exam also involved.