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.

• Senior Community Care Program
• 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
  • All request for parades or road block requests must be submitted to Officer Mitch Buckner at mbuckner@dandridgetn.gov
• 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
  • 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