The safety of the motoring public is of great importance, especially that of our children. Our department will inspect your child seat and then help you to correctly install it in your vehicle. This will insure the greatest possible protection for your children. Our officers have received NHTSA training on child safety seat inspections.

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The Citizen Police Academy provides the opportunity for citizens to learn basic police skills in a safe, organized and structured environment.

Curriculum for the program consists of 30 hours of classroom, practical and field training.  Areas addressed include: Patrol Methods, Vehicle Stop and Approach, Physical Defense Techniques, Traffic Accident Investigation, D.U.I. Interdiction, Crisis Intervention, and Introduction to Police Firearms, to name a few.

Applicants for the Citizen Police Academy must:

·        be 18 years of age or older;

·        have no criminal history other than minor traffic violations;

·        be physically able to meet training requirements;

·        attend all scheduled Citizen Police Academy classes;

·        ride-along with an officer during an 8-hour patrol shift; and

·        sign all required waivers and agreements.

For additional information, please contact Chief Don Myers at 453-6740 ext 3107 or Captain Terry Bryan at 453-6740 ext 3118 at the Sevierville Police Department, 300 Gary R. Wade Blvd. Sevierville, TN 37862.

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Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.)

Our D.A.R.E. program is taught to our 5th and 6th grade students. We feel that D.A.R.E. is an important tool to educating our students on the dangers of drug usage. In conjunction with the school system, we have provided D.A.R.E. education since 1992. Check out the official D.A.R.E. web site: D.A.R.E. Drug Abuse Resistance Education.

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Our K-9 division consists of three handlers and dogs. They are trained in attack, tracking, and drug detection. The K-9's are Belgian Malonios and are a tremendous asset to the department.

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The Sevierville Police Department would like to introduce a new program, it is called MEDRAY (Emergency Medical Relay System).  MEDRAY is a program designed to provide the emergency caregiver with essential information in the event the patient is incapacitated or otherwise unable to provide this information.

Specific, accurate and complete health information is of the utmost importance in an emergency situation.  It is a known fact that our officers and other emergency personnel arriving at an emergency scene are confronted with a varied set of chaotic circumstances, unconscious victims or otherwise incapacitated people.  These circumstances mean that the emergency people will have a lack of critical knowledge about pre-existing illness, allergies or medical problems.  This lack could cause unnecessary delay in proper and effective treatment that could result in further injury or even death. 

The Sevierville Police Department has, with the cooperation of Sevier County Ambulance Service and the Sevierville Fire Department, created the following life saving program for YOU and your loved ones.   

Please follow the instructions carefully. You could save a life.

MEDRAY INSTRUCTION SHEET

To insure that the Medray system works for you properly, please follow these instructions very closely.  It is our intention to provide the finest care and best possible service to you and the community.

1. Remove the contents of the MEDRAY Kit from the zip-lock bag. Take the Medray sticker and place it in the lower left window of your front door or storm door.  If you have a solid door and no storm door, place the sticker in the window nearest to your door.

2. We suggest you fill out two MEDRAY door hangers.  These should be completely and accurately filled out to be effective.  Each time your medication changes please update this information.  We understand that medication and other physical ailments may change often so use a pencil to the MEDRAY form (just in case though, we have included 5 door hangers for you).  If needed, you may pick up a new hanger from The Sevierville Police Department, 300 Gary Wade Blvd. Sevierville, TN 37862.

3. After the information is filled in, place one of the MEDRAY door hangers on the inside doorknob of your bathroom door and on the inside of your front door.

4. Place the zip-lock bag near or under your medication bottles.  Please keep all your medications in one central location.  This step will allow the emergency personnel to easily bag your medications and go. 

If you need additional information or need help with the MEDRAY System, please contact the Sevierville Police Department. If you should have any questions or comments or if you are in need of new materials such as door hangers or stickers, please do not hesitate to contact us at 865.453.7310, 8:30AM and 4:30PM, Monday through Friday.

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The Neighborhood Watch program is great for the community and for the department. When established, it helps every citizen take an active roll in the safety of their community. We have officers ready to help establish Neighborhood Watch programs. If you have any questions or would like to establish the program in your area, please contact the Sevierville Police Department.

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Each summer, the Sevierville Police Department schedules a Police Camp for Kids. The purpose of Police Camp is to provide the opportunity for young men and women, 11-14 years of age, to learn basic police skills in a SAFE, organized and structured environment.  Activities and classes will be conducted primarily at the Sevierville Police Department, with field trips planned for the Sevier County Sheriff's Department and Public Safety operations at Douglas Dam.

The camp director and staff are comprised of professional police officers that are trained and experienced law enforcement instructors and experts in their individual fields of expertise. Planned activities include self-defense, safety with firearms, police radio procedures, fingerprinting and many other duties performed by police officers. Campers will also take part in practical exercises simulating situations such as searching buildings, stopping vehicles, radar operation, PR24 training, and a TASER demonstration.

Registration packets for the program will be available at the Sevierville Police Department (300 Gary R. Wade Blvd.) approximately 30 days before the start of camp. The registration fee is $75.00. Enrollment is limited to the first 20 applicants on a first come, first served basis.

For additional information, please contact Sgt. Rebecca Cowan at 865-453-7310 ext. 3001. 

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The Sevierville Police Department's Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) Class is a 12 hour course. Participants will learn Preventative Techniques, Basic Self Defense, and Ground Defense. The class includes simulation training to practice the techniques taught by the instructors. All ages and ability levels are welcome. For more information and class dates, call 865.453.7310, ext. 3001.

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The School Resource Officer is a certified officer who is placed in a particular school and works closely in the school system and with the teachers and staff with crime and other related problems.  Although he / she may help with classes from time to time their main duty is to provide for the safety and security of the school.  The officer is there to work with the students to break down barriers, gain the respect of the students, hear their problems, and help.

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One of our functions is to provide information to the community on various topics such as shoplifting prevention, burglary prevention, neighborhood watches, rape aggression defense, home and business safety, and much more. If you would like a representative from the department to come and speak to your group, please contact us.

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A significant number of the population in the City of Sevierville, 30‑35 percent, is made up of people over the age of 55.   The Tel‑A‑Tend system is not designed to accommodate every citizen, for that reason, it was paid for with private funds from the Fort Sanders Community Health System, not TAX dollars.  It was funded entirely by the Fort Sanders Health System.  The cost of the program was just under $5,000.00.  An additional $1,100.00 is required annually for software maintenance and the cost of the phone lines.  

Tel-A-Tend cannot solve all the problems of the Seniors or latch key children, but, it can provide a higher level of safety and security, at little or no cost to the consumer. 

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Tel-A-Tend F.A.Q.

Who can subscribe to and benefit from the Tel-A-Tend system?

Sevier County residents with a need for this service may subscribe.

How much does it cost?

Nothing.  Originally the program was set up to charge $10.00 per year to cover the cost of maintenance, software upgrades and phone service.  Fortunately, to date, we have not had to charge anyone for this valuable service.

Where do I sign up?

Contact Sevierville Police Captain Steve Rose at 453-6271.

What equipment or other items are necessary to take advantage of this system?

Only two items are required. A touch tone phone with touch tone service and a friend, neighbor, or relative who will agree to check on you in the event you cannot or do not answer the phone.

Will someone actually come check on me if I do not answer the phone and need help?

Yes. The first call goes directly to the friend, neighbor or relative.  If they fail to answer the phone, then the call is then routed to the Sevierville Police Department.  An officer will be dispatched.

When will the Tel-A-Tend call me?

Whenever you want it to according to your schedule and needs.  You may want the system to call at 7:00am then again at 7:00pm Sunday through Thursday or Friday through Sunday.  Any combination of days or hours is possible.  You can select the time and days you want to be called. 

What do I have to do when Tel-A-Tend calls?

When you pick up the phone, you will hear the following message, "This is the Sevierville Police Department calling to make our daily check (or to remind you to take your medicine.) If everything is okay, please press #1 on your phone."   You would then press the number one on your touch-tone phone. When the proper response is received, the system will say thank you and automatically disconnect.  It’s that simple!

Will Tel-A-Tend call me and remind me to take my medicine?

Yes. Tel-A-Tend will call you and remind you to take your medicine at the time and day you specify.

Does this cost anymore to have the calls reminding me to take my medicine?

No. There is no charge for the Tel-A-Tend call system, regardless of the number of calls per day or the reason.  This would not be possible without the assistance of the Fort Sanders Health System.

Can I tell friends about the Tel-A-Tend system?

Please do! If you know of someone that could benefit from this service, please tell him or her!!!  We encourage you to tell everyone you see about the system.

The Tel-A-Tend program is sponsored by the Sevierville Police Department and Fort Sanders Health Systems.  Both organizations are "committed to the citizens we serve."

For additional information, please contact Captain Steve Rose at 453-6271.

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