Mission

The mission of the Manchester Police Department is to provide professional, ethical, and compassionate law enforcement services that safeguard the lives, rights, and property of all who live, work, and visit our community. Through strong partnerships with citizens, businesses, schools, and community organizations, we are committed to enhancing public safety, solving problems collaboratively, and fostering trust through accountability, integrity, and transparency. We strive for excellence in service and dedicate ourselves to making Manchester a safe, secure, and thriving community for all.

Objective

Our main objectives are to:

  • Suppress crime
  • Protect our community
  • Apprehend and assist in the prosecution of offenders
  • Keep peace
  • Maintain traffic flow
  • Recover and return lost and stolen property

Our Pledge

We pledge to the community to do this in an efficient and effective manner. We recognize our members as our most valuable resource, and will strive to maintain the quality of public service through:

  • Committed leadership
  • Supervisory direction
  • Member career development
  • Training Discipline

Vision

As Chief of Police, my vision is to lead a department that earns the trust and confidence of the community through transparency, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to service. We will embrace innovation, invest in our employees, strengthen community partnerships, and proactively address public safety challenges. Together, we will build a safer Manchester while maintaining the highest standards of integrity, accountability, and excellence in policing.

Ideals of Commitment

Our officers' ideals of commitment are personal honor, dedication to professional ideals, and devotion to duty and our community.

For Non-Emergency & Police Response, call 931-728-2991.

For Police Administration, Court, or Criminal Investigation Division (CID), call 931-728-2099.

FAQs

For Non-Emergency & Police Response, call 931-728-2991.

For Police Administration, Court, or Criminal Investigation Division (CID), call 931-728-2099.

An Accident/Incident Report can be obtained in person at Manchester Police Headquarters, 200 West Fort St., Manchester, TN 37355 or call 931-728-2099 and ask for copy of Accident/Incident Report to be emailed or faxed.

Hours of Operation to pay a Citation or obtain an Accident/Incident Report in person are Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Evening hours are available Monday through Friday from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM on most days. Call 931-728-2099 to ensure personnel available.

Municipal Court is held every 2nd and 4th Wednesday each month unless otherwise noted beginning at 8:00 AM.

Yes. The Municipal City Clerk’s office accepts credit card payments. You may pay by credit card either in person, telephone, or online. If paid in person or from telephone call directly to police department, a processing fee of 4.0% is charged to the cardholder. If paid online or by phone automation (1-866-301-6676), a processing fee of 4.0% plus a vendor handling fee of $2.50 to $3.50 is charged to the cardholder.