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The mission of the Dresden Police Department is to enhance the quality of life of the city and the citizens that call Dresden home. Police Department

03/14/2026

🚨 UPCOMING SIREN TEST – TUESDAY, MARCH 17 🚨

The City of Dresden will conduct the first scheduled operational test of our new outdoor warning sirens on:

🕛 Tuesday, March 17
⏰ 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM CST

This is only a test. No emergency action is required, and we ask that residents do not contact local dispatchers during this time.

What to Expect:
During this one-hour testing window, you will hear loud siren tones followed by clear spoken instructions. Our new HQE Systems sirens feature advanced voice technology designed to deliver highly intelligible emergency messages to help keep our community informed and safe during severe weather.

Siren Locations:
📍 Highway 118 at Sunrise Cemetery
📍 Wilson Park
📍 Greenfield Highway 54 South at D&C Subdivision
📍 Dee Mart / Kountry Korner Intersection
📍 Dresden Farmers Market
📍 Highway 22 East at Ridgewood Subdivision
📍 Paris Highway 54 at Big Ram Trailer

Your safety is our top priority. Thank you for your cooperation as we work to ensure Dresden is prepared for severe weather. 🌩️

01/31/2026

The Dresden Police Department sends our condolences and prayers to the family and friends of Deputy Derrick Bonham.

Our thoughts and prayers also for Sheriff McDade and all the men and women of the Weakley County Sheriff's Department.

01/10/2026

Thank you to First Community Bank for providing lunch for our department for Law Enforcement Appreciation Day! We appreciate your support for law enforcement and our community!

01/09/2026

We are grateful for the men and women who serve and protect. Your dedication helps our community be a safer place to work, live and call home. Thank you for all you do!

12/19/2025

Dresden PD is proud of our newest certified officer, Nathan Gallimore. Congratulations for graduating the academy at TLETA. We look forward to you helping to keep Dresden safe! (Pictured: Officer Simmons, Officer Gallimore and Chief Chandler)

11/24/2025

City of Dresden water bills will be mailed out today. Bills are due 12/8/25. If you haven’t signed up for emailed bills, you can at any time. If you do not receive your water bill in the mail, please call us, 731-364-2270, or visit City Hall. We will be glad to find your balance or process your payment.

RaeKar will not be running routes this Thursday. There will be a 1 day delay on Thursday and Friday routes.

Happy Thanksgiving!

09/08/2025

We have an item at Dresden PD that belongs to Anthony Willoughby. If you can please get in touch with us at City Hall, we would like to return it to you. 731-364-2270.

08/19/2025

Highway 22 Saturation Enforcement 8/29/25

08/18/2025

There will be no City Court on 8/19/25. Those that received a citation with this court date will be rescheduled for 8/26/25 @ 2 pm. If you have any questions or conflicts with this date, please call our office, 731-364-2270.

02/18/2025

Rest easy Kazara and a huge thank you for your years of service.

Someone asked what the most difficult thing about owning a dog was. It’s “the goodbye”.

01/21/2025

Come work with us!

Address

117 West Main Street
Dresden, TN
38225

Telephone

+17313642270

Website

http://cityofdresden.net/

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