| Agencyname: | Germantown Police Department |
| Abbreviation: | GPD |
| Country: | United States |
| Divtype: | State |
| Divname: | Tennessee |
| Subdivtype: | City |
| Subdivname: | Germantown |
| Legaljuris: | Germantown, Tennessee |
| Police: | Yes |
| Local: | Yes |
| Headquarters: | 1930 S Germantown Rd, Germantown, TN 38138 |
| Sworntype: | Officer |
| Sworn: | 112 |
| Unsworntype: | Civilian |
| Minister1name: | Mike Palazzolo |
| Minister1pfo: | Mayor of Germantown, Tennessee |
| Chief1name: | Mike Fisher |
| Chief1position: | Chief of Police |
| Officetype: | Divisions |
| Officename: | Uniformed PatrolInvestigations Police ServicesCommunications |
| Website: | https://www.germantown-tn.gov/police |
The Germantown Police Department is the law enforcement agency of the city of Germantown, Tennessee, United States.
Germantown Police Department has earned accreditation through the Tennessee Law Enforcement Accreditation Program, a program created and managed by the Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Police.
The Uniform Patrol division is the largest division within the Germantown Police Department. Responsibilities of the Uniform Patrol Division include: 24-hour patrols by uniformed officers; DUI enforcement; running the Critical Injury Crash Investigation Team; Canine Unit; Drone Unit; and SWAT team.[1]
The Criminal Investigations Division is responsible for conducting follow-up investigations to crimes reported to the Germantown Police Department. Responsibilities of the Investigations Division include: comprehensive investigations of reported criminal activity, crime scene processing and collection; evidence preservation and storage; crime and trend analysis; records management and data entry.[2]
The Police Services Division has the following responsibilities; administering and coordinating community relations; training; running the communications center; running the jail; running the reserve officer program; running the citizen police academy program; employee hiring and recruitment; and administering the Neighborhood Watch program and special events. It also manages School Resources Officers and School Crossing Guards.[3]
The Communications Division is responsible for dispatching all police, fire and EMS calls and monitoring police and fire radios. The Communications Center is the answering point for the city’s 911 calls. Personnel in this department also perform jail duties including processing prisoners, maintaining jail records and ensuring prisoner security and safety.[4]
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