Erwin TN Police Department

09/18/2026

Update: An arrest has been made in this morning's shooting. The subject has been arrested and charged with second degree murder. No names are being released at this time.

09/18/2026

18 Sept 2026, This morning police were dispatched to a reported shooting in the area of the YMCA. There was an officer on scene within 30 -45 seconds. The officer found one subject laying in the roadway and the alleged shooter was standing behind his vehicle. Area schools went into temporary lockdown due to the location. Lockdown was lifted and there is no danger to the public. The shooting is being investigated as a road rage incident.

08/20/2026

On Monday, August 17th, Erwin police officers encountered a trauma patient experiencing massive blood loss. They put their medical training into action by utilizing the medical kits they were issued in a life saving effort. Their preparedness and commitment to excellence were evident as they applied the skills and knowledge they had gained through this year's Tactical Emergency Casualty Care course to help save an individual that was having a medical emergency.

07/19/2026

ERWIN, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Erwin community met the Erwin Police Department’s newest K9, Triton, at an event designed to help the community feel more comfortable around police officers and thei…

07/11/2026

Our folks completed an ALERRT Level 1 class this week. Practicing on skills they hope to never have to use, and running scenarios they pray they'll never have to actually run. These officers put forth 100% effort, they lost alot of sweat, a little blood, and a few tears; but they persevered and should be proud of their hard work! We are already planning for parts II & III.

Doug Gregg. Training Ofc.

06/05/2026

SMALL TOWN, BIG PICNIC IS ALMOST HERE!
June 6 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Here's your chance to get some payback. The dunk tank will be set up to test your arm. Come dunk police officers and firefighters. If you want to make a donation. The money will go to the Erwin Police Department K9 fund. This will be used to help with equipment and care cost.

These K9's are important and essential to the protection of your community. Their care is our priority.

Pictured are Duke ,Saido and Triton.

05/29/2026

05/23/2026

May 22, 2026. 14 Erwin Police departments full time and reserve officers completed their 40 hours of Basic SWAT school. Covering topics such as SWAT history, Operational planning, Breaching operations, Distraction device deployment, Less lethal deployment, Explosive recognition, Sniper operations, Negotiations, Room clearing techniques, Tactical emergency casualty care, Ballistic shield deployment and other topics.
These officers all have volunteered to take on this responsibility in the name of community safety.

05/22/2026

The Erwin Police SWAT team is conducting training in the area of East Erwin Rd. And Mohawk Dr. There will be emergency vehicles in the area. Again this is just training.

05/12/2026

Today at Love Chapel Elementary. Erwin Police Chief Tony Buchanan and Sgt. Chad McKinney along with his partner, K9 Duke, spent the afternoon with the students for career day. This is the first time most of the students have gotten to meet K9 Duke. Duke is a 2 year old Belgian Malinois and is trained in explosive detection and joined Erwin PD July of 2025.