The Mt. Juliet Police Department Community Policing unit is charged with the responsibility of establishing positive communication and partnerships between the Mt. Juliet community and the police department. While all police officers are obligated to engage in community policing, the unit must assist and create avenues in which to accomplish this task.
The unit’s area of responsibilities include crime prevention, HOA and neighborhood watch groups, citizen’s police academies, city special events, home & commercial security surveys, Citizen Police Academy Alumni, and Police Explorers.
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The Mt. Juliet Police Department maintains a very active Community Policing unit, responsible for a vast array of community services. Those services include:
Citizen Police Academy
- Neighborhood Watch
- Certified Child Safety Seat Installations
- Schedule an appointment to have your child safety seat checked for proper installation or to have it installed.
Cops in the Classroom
Officers visit students at the local schools during their lunch or class periods. This makes the officers accessible to students for questions in a relaxed, non-threatening environment. Officers visit all local elementary, middle and high schools throughout the year.
Handgun Safety Course
This 8-hour course provides the required training for Tennessee citizens to obtain their handgun carry permit. Those interested in attending are required to submit an application. After the application is submitted, someone from the police department will contact you with your class date. Click for Application.
McGruff the Crime Dog
The McGruff Program is a child crime prevention program utilizing the nationally recognized McGruff character to reinforce our Crime Prevention message. This program is highly sought after by schools, community groups and official police sponsored events.
- National Night Out
- A community event that encourages police-community partnerships with a night out against crime. Held the first Tuesday in August.
- Neighborhood Crime Prevention Meetings
Crime prevention meetings are conducted by the department and many meetings occur at the request of local homeowner associations for their neighborhood groups. Many topics can be presented such as Home & Vehicle Burglary, Keeping your Child Safe, Internet Safety, etc....
Police Department Tours
Tours of the police department are scheduled for local community groups (Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, etc...) through the Community Policing unit.
- Rodeo for Bike Safety
- A bike safety course that teaches children bike rules, accident avoidance, and proper bicycle maintenance.
Security Surveys
A confidential, in-depth written report from this survey will address security vulnerabilities and outline corrective measures. The Department provides this service free of charge. If interested in having a security survey conducted, please contact the Community Policing unit.
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Corporal Tommy Shelton Community Policing Coordinator & Police Chaplain
615.773.6248
tshelton@cityofmtjuliet.org
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