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The goal of the Dayton Police Department is to protect the rights of all persons within its jurisdictional limits.

07/15/2026

PUBLIC NOTICE – POLICE TRAINING EXERCISE
The Dayton Police Department will be conducting a training exercise at Dayton City School beginning at 8:00 PM.

During this training, residents may notice:
Increased police presence
Emergency vehicles with lights activated
Officers entering and exiting the school
Loud noises or simulated emergency activity

This is only a training exercise. There is no threat to the public or the school.

These realistic training scenarios are an important part of ensuring our officers are prepared to respond effectively to emergencies and keep our community safe.

We appreciate your understanding and support as we continue to train for the safety of our students, staff, and community.

07/08/2026

Please join us for our Community Safety Event on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at Centennial Park and surrounding area!

06/29/2026

🚨 Traffic Alert 🚨

Motorists are advised to use caution on U.S. Highway 27 Southbound between the Highway 60 intersection and the McDonald's intersection due to gravel spilled across the roadway.

🚔 Traffic is currently being diverted while crews work to clear the area.

Please slow down, follow the directions of law enforcement and traffic control personnel, and consider using an alternate route if possible.

Thank you for your patience as we work to ensure the safety of the traveling public.

05/22/2026

Tonight the Dayton Police Department along with the Rhea County Sheriff’s Office participated in the Tennessee Highway Safety Office’s TN/GA Hands Across the Border Event. The event hosted over 150 officers from multiple agencies. We are always happy to partner with other departments in our region to help keep our roads safe.

05/11/2026

We enjoyed spending time with families during the Tennessee Strawberry Festival this past weekend, handing out balloons and discussing safety throughout the event. Thank you to everyone who stopped by the tent and helped make it a great success! 👮🍓

05/09/2026

These convictions show the teamwork and dedication from our officers and the prosecutors with Office of Courtney Lynch, District Attorney General, 12th Judicial District. Investigator Ewton was the lead investigator, but this was a team effort involving several officers and partner agencies.

04/28/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. We work closely with our partners at Volunteer Behavioral Health and appreciate their service to our community!

04/27/2026

Congratulations to Officer Jeremy Sutton on his recent graduation from the Cleveland State Police Academy. We're proud to welcome him and look forward to his service to our community. 👮👏

Address

1191 Market Street
Dayton, TN
37321

Telephone

+14237758403

Website

http://www.daytontn.net/police.php

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