2010 News And Events Select A Year: 
Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association members discuss upcoming projects.
These are two new officers that were hired in the month of December. In both pictures, City Recorder Shirley Durham administers the oath of office of police officer. Pictured in the white button shirt if Officer Timothy Jared Jacobs and in the second, pictured in uniform is Officer Charles Stephen McMillen.
On June 13, 2010, the McMinnville Police Department (MPD) received a certificate of State Accreditation from members of the Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Police. The department completed a three year pilot program in just under sixteen months. MPD is just one of two law enforcement agencies in the State to be the first to receive State accreditation. Since that time, over 30 other law enforcement agencies have applied to start the new accreditation process.
Students from Bobby Ray Elementary visited the police department May 4, 2010 for Job Shadow Day. Students had hands on experience dusting for fingerprints and they enjoyed exploring a police vehicle. It was pizza for lunch followed by trying on bullet proof vest and other police equipment. We appreciate the opportunity to visit with citizens of all ages and fun was had by all.
Aaron Solomon of Channel 4 News in Nashville facilitated a training seminar on Media Relations on March 29, 2010, as a part of our annual in-service training. The two hour session was entertaining and very informative.
A large turn-out for a reception for retiring Municipal Court Clerk Shirley Rackley on March 26, 2010.

Shirley, holding her granddaughter, is pictured with fellow employees

Shirley is presented a plaque by Chief Sewell
Shirley was surprised by her family who traveled from out –of-state.

On behalf of all The members of the McMinnville Police Department, we wish Shirley good health and happiness in her retirement and we offer our thanks for 29 years of dedicated service.


Lieutenant Mark Mara instructs Citizen Police Academy students in defensive tactics.
Officers practice handcuffing techniques during annual in-service training.
On February 8, 2010, Human Resourse Administrator Fredia Black and Wellness Coordinator Krisite Sanders provide training in reference to our new wellness program. Oficers enjoyed the comfort of our new training facility.
Major Bryan Denton, Lieutenant Don Davis and Captain Mike Lane benefit from the comfortable conference area in our new headquarters.