Erwin TN Police Department

04/11/2026

Today, April 10th, 2026, Officer with the Erwin Police SWAT team, continued their training. Today was breacher training. Working on skills needed to gain entry when seconds count. This is again part of their ongoing active shooter training.
These officers all volunteered to be part of this team and their dedication and commitment is unwavering. Community safety is their goal.

04/06/2026

Scam Alert - please do not respond or scan QR code.

03/19/2026

🚧. Traffic Alert 🚧

Continued work on sewer system is causing traffic problems on Love St. From Ohio Ave. to the school zone. And on Ohio Ave. From the red light to Kentucky Ave. Use caution when school gets out as traffic will be slower and congested. Alternate routes are suggested.

03/17/2026

03/11/2026

Press release from Chief T. Buchanan. Weekend drowning.

02/28/2026

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📢 Public Service Announcement — Erwin Police Department

As many of you know, the Erwin Police Department page has been inactive for several months. We’re excited to announce that, under new administration and with a new social media officer, the page will soon be active again!

Our goal is to keep the community informed and engaged with updates about department activities, safety information, and local initiatives.

We appreciate your patience as we make these changes — it’s a process, but we’re committed to bringing you fresh, consistent updates.
Stay tuned — new things are coming!

02/27/2026

Today (27 Feb 2026), Erwin Police department SWAT team completed its monthly training — classroom planning and hands-on drills. Focusing on building entry, room clearing and coordinated movement. Also, honing skills to locate and engage with the threat.
EPD SWAT has continued their emergency medical training. Including self applied tourniquets and buddy care to stop the bleeding.
The SWAT team trains for all high risk situations. Whether in the classroom or on the range, they keep their skills sharp. All for the safety of their community.

02/26/2026

Erwin Police Department Conducts Tactical Emergency Casualty Care Training

Over the past two days (January 24–25, 2026), officers with the Erwin Police Department participated in Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC) training. This specialized medical training is a vital component of the department’s ongoing Active Shooter Response program.

The TECC course focuses on providing life-saving medical care in high-risk environments, ensuring officers are better prepared to respond effectively to critical incidents. Continuous training in this area enhances officer readiness and strengthens the department’s ability to protect and serve the community during emergencies.