Paris-TN Police Department

10/21/2026

The new stop signs along Park Street in the Atkins-Porter neighborhood are now in place! Thank you to Paris Public Works for getting these installed.

Please be mindful of the updated traffic patterns. Park St. & Jackson St. is now a 4-way STOP. Park St. & Walnut St. is now a 3-way STOP.

Please use extra caution as you travel through the neighborhood, watch for the new signs, and come to a complete stop where indicated. Thank you to the residents who brought this concern to our attention and helped us identify ways to improve safety in our community!

10/20/2026

Happy 2nd birthday to K9 Jok! 🎉 Our department’s favorite Belgian Malinois loves going to work with his partner, Sgt. Craig Barrow, playing fetch with his ball, and spending time with his human siblings, Drake and Walker.

Help us wish Jok a happy birthday!

10/19/2026

The Paris Police Department remained busy throughout the month of September, responding to calls for service and working to keep our community safe.

September 2026 Activity Report:
• 1,269 total calls for service
• 555 traffic stops
• 176 citations
• 77 misdemeanor arrests
• 12 felony arrests
• 57 accidents without injury
• 1 accident with an injury

We will continue sharing monthly reports like this to help keep our community informed and provide greater transparency about the services performed by the Paris Police Department. Thank you for your continued support!

10/13/2026

🚧 BIG PROGRESS FOR THE RISON STREET BRIDGE PROJECT! A major milestone is on the way! Four trucks carrying 90-foot beams for the Rison Street Bridge reconstruction project will travel through Paris around lunchtime today, bringing us one step closer to completing this project.

Route: The trucks will travel along Hwy 641, turn onto Hwy 218, then Hwy 77, followed by Mineral Wells Avenue, Veterans Drive, and Market Street through downtown before turning onto Rison Street.

⚠️ What commuters need to know: Expect temporary traffic disruptions and delays along this route around lunchtime. Please use caution and allow extra drive time if you're traveling through these areas. The Paris Police Department will have officers on the route to assist with traffic control.

We know this project has required patience from our community, and we're excited to see these beams arrive as the Rison Street Bridge reconstruction moves closer to the finish line! Thank you for your continued patience.

10/12/2026

UPDATE: Signal repairs are complete, and normal traffic flow has resumed at the intersection.

East Wood St will be reduced to one lane on each side of the road for the duration of construction so please slow down, follow the posted stop signs, and watch for officers and workers in the area‼

UPDATE: Signal repairs are complete, and normal traffic flow has resumed at the intersection.

TRAFFIC SIGNAL REPAIRS TODAY: BPU will be installing a new traffic control cabinet at the intersection of E. Wood Street and Fairgrounds Road today, beginning at 8 a.m. The project is expected to take approximately 6 to 8 hours.

During the installation, the traffic signal will be completely turned off for the duration of the work. The intersection will operate as a four-way stop while crews complete the installation and rewiring.

Motorists should plan for possible delays, come to a complete stop, and use extra caution when traveling through the intersection.

Thank you for your patience as crews work to get the traffic signal back in service. Please share to help keep others informed!

10/09/2026

UPDATE: Signal repairs are complete, and normal traffic flow has resumed at the intersection.

TRAFFIC ALERT: The traffic light at E. Wood Street and Fairgrounds Road is currently out of service following a wreck that damaged the signal controller.

Until repairs are completed, this intersection will be treated as a four-way stop. The City is coordinating with BPU on repairs, but there is not currently a timeline for the signal to be back in service.

Please come to a complete stop when proceeding through the intersection and use caution in the area. We appreciate everyone’s patience and ask that you help spread the word to keep our community informed.

10/06/2026

You asked, we listened! Two additional stop signs will be added along Park Street in the Atkins-Porter neighborhood following requests from residents for additional traffic control measures. After observing traffic patterns and conducting research, the Paris Police Department determined that adding the stop signs will help slow traffic on this street and provide an additional safety measure for this residential neighborhood.

The new signs will be installed by the City of Paris Public Works Department during the week of October 19. We’ll let you know once the signs are in place. In the meantime, please be aware of the upcoming changes and watch for the new stop signs once they’re installed.

10/01/2026

Please join us in congratulating Lieutenant Michael Ramos on 30 years of dedicated service to the Paris Police Department!

Lt. Ramos began his career in law enforcement in September 1996. Throughout his career with the Paris Police Department, he has served as a K9 handler, Corporal, Sergeant, and Lieutenant in the Patrol Division. He currently serves as a Lieutenant in the Criminal Investigations Division.

Over the years, Lt. Ramos has taken on numerous additional responsibilities, including serving as a DARE officer, STOPS instructor, Emergency Vehicle Operations Instructor, and as one of the first officers to volunteer for the Bike Patrol unit.

His dedication and service have been recognized throughout his career, including being named the Paris Police Department Officer of the Year three times, in 1998, 2011, and 2023.

In addition to his service with the Paris Police Department, Lt. Ramos continues to serve our country as a member of the United States Coast Guard Reserves.

Please help us congratulate Lt. Ramos on 30 years of service and thank him for his dedication to the Paris community and our country!

09/25/2026

We would like to congratulate Officer Callie Green on her graduation from the Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy today. We are proud of her accomplishments and look forward to seeing her career develop from here.

07/03/2026

Before you head out to celebrate this holiday weekend, take a moment to make safety part of your plans.

Whether you're watching fireworks, spending time with family and friends, or traveling, please celebrate responsibly. Drive sober, buckle up, and look out for one another.

From all of us at the Paris Police Department, have a safe and happy 4th of July weekend! 🇺🇸