Police Chief Jackie Moore
The City of Franklin has earned a national reputation as a safe and vibrant community. It is a testament to the dedication and professionalism of the sworn and civilian personnel of our agency that our Police Department is acknowledged to be amongst the finest in the South. The Franklin Police Department is currently the ninth largest in the State and continues to maintain amongst the lowest crime rate per capita in Tennessee. As the city continues to grow, the department will evolve in order to continue to exceed the needs and expectation of our residents, visitors, and employees. The Franklin Police Department will continue to deliver professional, progressive, and responsive service to our community.

The Franklin Police Department is responsible for protecting the citizens of Franklin from crime; investigating and apprehending those individuals who are suspected of breaking federal, state or local laws within the City limits; enforcing City ordinances and traffic laws; providing traffic control on the streets and city schools; providing public information and education to the schools, citizen groups, and to the public about crime prevention, self-protection and the illegal use of narcotics. Click here for a special service request for the Franklin Police Department.

Our Mission
To create and maintain public safety in the City of Franklin. We do so with focused attention on preventing and reducing crime, enforcing the law and apprehending criminals.

Our Vision
To create and maintain for the City of Franklin an environment of public safety recognized for its zero tolerance for crime and its compassion and responsiveness to the needs, rights, and expectations of all its citizens, employees, and visitors.

Franklin Police Department to Host Community Meeting: Meeting to Focus on Gang Awareness
The City of Franklin Police Department, in conjunction with the Franklin Special School District and Williamson County Schools, will conduct a Community Awareness Meeting on May 12th at 7 PM at Liberty Elementary School (600 Liberty Pike). The focus of the meeting will be gang awareness.

“We generally receive questions on the possibility of gang activity in our community,” stated Police Chief Jackie Moore. He continued, “Those questions have increased due to events that have recently occurred around the area. We wanted to set a time when we could go into our neighborhoods and discuss the issue face-to-face.”

While the Department recognizes that gangs may be present in Franklin, they are not ready to press the panic button.

“We recognize that there is a gang presence in Franklin,” stated Deputy Chief David Rahinsky. “With that comes associated criminal activity.” This meeting will give residents an opportunity to ask questions and share concerns.

The meeting includes a presentation by detectives in the Department’s Criminal Investigative Division, followed by an open discussion. Parents are especially encouraged to attend.

For further information, please contact Officer Rose Steagall at (615) 794-2513.

Franklin Police Deputy Chief Nominated for Award
Acting Deputy Chief Michael Jordan, of the Franklin Police Department, has been nominated for the Lloyd Sealy Award presented by the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE). The Award is presented to individuals who have shown outstanding accomplishments or service in the field of criminal justice.

Jordan was nominated by Chief Napoleon Williams of the Chattanooga Police Department. In his nomination, Chief Williams spoke of Deputy Chief Jordan’s dedication, professionalism, leadership, and integrity. He stated, “Mike Jordan possesses both the ability to implement, delegate, and direct while effectively articulating a vision for the department and motivating personnel through empowerment, communication, and enthusiasm.”

The award will be presented during the NOBLE Annual Conference held in New York City in July.

Deputy Chief Jordan has been with the Franklin Police Department for 28 years serving in a variety of capacities. He currently serves as Acting Deputy Chief of the Criminal Investigations Division (CID).

Interested in Learning More About the Franklin Police Department?
If you’ve ever wondered about a career with the Franklin Police Department, please click here for an informative presentation about our department and the Franklin community. For additional information, contact Sergeant Rob Lenters or contact the City of Franklin Human Resources Department at (615) 791-3216.

Auction Items Now Available
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