Martin Police Department

09/22/2026

Come on down to Weldon Park behind the Post Office on October 6th at 5 pm and spend some time with your neighbors and friends!
Events like this are a great opportunity to get out, enjoy the community, visit with others, and let our kids and families be part of what makes Martin such a great place to live.
We’d love to see you there!

Join us for Martin Community Night as we come together with our neighbors and local first responders to build a stronger, safer Martin! 🚒🌭🫧

FREE TO THE PUBLIC
The Martin Police Department will be serving free hot dogs, chips, and drinks, as long as supplies last! Also there will be food available to purchase from Nikki Lee's and Simply Southern BBQ. So bring the family out to enjoy kid-friendly booths, music, fun activities and prizes! Plus, stop by the Community Health Fair for free medication lock boxes and helpful health resources.
-Martin Police & Fire Department Touch A Truck
-Child Fingerprint ID Booth
-Car Seat Check Point by Martin Fire Department
-Featuring the Bubble Bus DJ dance & bubble party
-Community Health Fair: Free medication lock boxes & health resources

08/25/2026

Please help us congratulate Captain Eric Reed on his upcoming retirement!

After many years of dedicated service to the Martin Police Department and the Martin community, Captain Reed is beginning a well-deserved new chapter.

We are grateful for his service, leadership, and dedication to the department and the citizens he has served. We wish him nothing but the best in retirement!

Congratulations, Captain Reed, and thank you for your service!

06/29/2026

Although City of Martin Code 11-402 prohibits noise caused by fireworks, the Martin Police Department understands the public’s desire to celebrate July 4th. Due to this special holiday time, as usual, M.P.D. plans on being lenient on the enforcement of this code during the holiday weekend. We ask the public to refrain from shooting fireworks between the hours of 10:00 pm until 9:00 am through the July 4th weekend with the exception of the night of July 4th. Please keep neighbors and animal welfare in mind while celebrating. Be advised that neighborhood complaints may cause officers to request stoppage and/or violations could be issued for continuance.

06/15/2026

The Martin Police Department is now accepting sealed bids for the following services related to nuisance property abatement within the City of Martin:
• Commercial Mowing / Vegetation Cutting Services
• Property Debris Removal & Clean-Up Services
These contracts will be utilized on an as-needed basis for properties found to be in violation of local codes and ordinances.
Interested contractors or businesses may obtain bid information and specifications by contacting:

Captain Trae Vaughn
Martin Police Department
732 North Lindell St.
Martin, TN 38237
(731) 587-5355 ext. 2234
Sealed bids must be submitted by June 30, 2026.
The City of Martin reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids.

04/13/2026

Huge thank you to all of the dispatchers, but most especially to our own at MPD! Thanks for all you do for us and the community!!!

04/08/2026

We have received several more complaints about text messages pertaining to outstanding traffic citations. Most have received a notification similar to the picture on this post. It is a scam, please do not give out any of your personal information. Block and delete the number. Be safe!!

03/30/2026

Recently, we have received several calls throughout the city about vehicle burglaries. Please keep your vehicles locked and valuables out of sight. ALL of the vehicle burglary incidents from the last few days were involving unlocked vehicles. Our investigators and patrol division are working diligently on solving these burglaries. If you have any information, please contact us at (731)587-5355 or CrimeStoppers at (731)587-2611.

03/24/2026

🚨 PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT – SCAM ALERT 🚨

The Martin Police Department has received several reports from citizens regarding suspicious emails claiming they have delinquent traffic citations. These emails often reference Tennessee law (TCA 55-50-502) and threaten penalties unless payment is made through a website associated with the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security.

⚠️ This is a scam/phishing attempt.

Please be advised:
• Do NOT open these emails
• Do NOT respond to them
• Do NOT send any money or provide personal information

If you have an outstanding traffic citation in the State of Tennessee, you will be notified by official letter—not by email.

We encourage everyone to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity. Sharing this information may help protect others in our community.

Stay safe,

The Martin Police Department
Chief Phillip Fuqua

02/26/2026

LEGAL NOTICE / INVITATION TO BID
The City of Martin Police Department will be accepting bids for the general maintenance and repair of vehicles owned and operated by the Martin Police Department.
Bid submittal packets may be picked up in person at the Martin Police Department, 732 North Lindell Street, Martin, Tennessee, or obtained online at www.martinpolicedept.org, beginning March 10, 2026, at 8:00 a.m.
Sealed bids will be accepted until the time of opening at 10:00 a.m. on April 7, 2026. Bids will be opened at the Martin Police Department, 732 North Lindell Street, Martin, Tennessee.
The City of Martin Police Department reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

02/04/2026

Citizens' Police Academy Postponed

We will be postponing our upcoming Citizens' Police Academy as we take additional time to enhance the overall experience. After careful reflection, we want to ensure the course is as engaging and beneficial as possible for those attending.

Our goal is to deliver a course that’s truly worth your time. We’re excited about planned improvements, including adding more interactive activities and reducing the overall time commitment to better fit into already busy schedules of those wanting to attend.

We are currently planning to reschedule the course for the fall. More details, including updated dates and times, will be shared once finalized.

Thank you for your understanding and continued interest.