City of Ripley, TN - Police Department

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03/26/2026
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01/22/2026

Public Service Announcement: Inclement Weather Advisory

Location: Ripley, TN and surrounding areas

As inclement weather approaches our city and county, the safety of our residents is our highest priority. We are asking the community to treat this weather threat of snow, ice and cold temperature with the utmost respect and caution.

⚠️ Travel Safety

* Stay Off the Roads:

Please do not travel unless it is absolutely necessary.

1. Emergency Access:
Keeping the roads clear allows emergency responders and utility crews to move safely and quickly where they are needed most.

2. Risk Mitigation:
Driving in hazardous conditions puts both you and first responders at unnecessary risk.

🏠 Preparedness Recommendations

Stay Secure in Your Home:

Ensure that you have important and necessary supplies (food, water, ect.) on hand.

Check on Neighbors: If it is safe to do so, check in on elderly or vulnerable neighbors via phone or text.

Stay Informed: Monitor local weather channels and official social media pages for real-time updates.

We want to treat this threat with respect and caution. By staying home and staying safe, you help us protect the entire community." See you on the other side of this weather.

Chief Turner

Today, I pause to honor the dedication and bravery of the Ripley Police Department and Law enforcement world wide . On t...
01/09/2026

Today, I pause to honor the dedication and bravery of the Ripley Police Department and Law enforcement world wide . On this National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, I extend my deepest gratitude to all the officers who serve the Ripley community with integrity and courage. Your commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of our citizens in our city does not go unnoticed. Thank you for your tireless work, your sacrifices, and your steadfast protection of our neighborhoods.

Help me celebrate the old year out(2025) and the New Year in ( 2026) A Police Chief’s thoughtsFrom the downtown...
12/31/2025

Help me celebrate the old year out(2025) and the New Year in ( 2026)

A Police Chief’s thoughts

From the downtown square to the neighborhood street,
A helping hand for everyone we meet.

The men and women are Proudly standing by,
Keeping us safe beneath this Tennessee sky.

Protecting our town, honoring the call,
Showing Strength and heart for us all

When the sun goes down and the day is through,
There’s a dedicated team watching over you.

Working for citizens of Ripley, every day and night,
Ripley Police Department strives to do what is right.

So from the heart of the city
doing our best , serving the north, south, east, and west.
We will give you a department that you’ll be proud to invest .

If there is ever a time that you feel, we are not doing our part.
Please charge it to our head and not our heart.

2026 in/ 2025 over and out

Thank you to the men and women of the Ripley Police Department.

Chief Turner

On behalf of Ripley Police Department we want to thank everyone that came out to the Trunk or Treat tonight. It was a gr...
10/31/2025

On behalf of Ripley Police Department we want to thank everyone that came out to the Trunk or Treat tonight. It was a great turn out and so many amazing costumes! Our department enjoys the opportunities we get to connect with the community in festive activities and a safe environment.

National Night Out is a fun event that gives the community a time to come together as one. It helps build the relationsh...
10/10/2025

National Night Out is a fun event that gives the community a time to come together as one. It helps build the relationship between law enforcement and the community. We want to thank everyone who came out tonight and showed your support.

Tonight's prize winners are:

Felicia Henning & Kamill ruffin
Brenda Stanley
Vickie Hankins & Symphony Burkhart
Emerson Peyton

Thank you again and we look forward to continuing to build relationships with the community.

Come out and join Ripley Police Department Thursday, October 9th from 6pm to 8pm. We will have live music, food, games, ...
10/08/2025

Come out and join Ripley Police Department Thursday, October 9th from 6pm to 8pm. We will have live music, food, games, and give aways!

National Night Out provides an opportunity to bring our local police and citizens of Ripley together under positive circumstances. We hope to see you there!

Congratulations, Officer Zackery Murphy On behalf of Chief Turner and the entire department, we extend our sincerest con...
09/26/2025

Congratulations, Officer Zackery Murphy

On behalf of Chief Turner and the entire department, we extend our sincerest congratulations to Officer Murphy for his outstanding achievement in graduating from the Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy. Your dedication and hard work have paid off, and we are incredibly proud to welcome you as full-fledged certified members of the Ripley Police Department. We look forward to seeing the positive impact you'll have on our community.

Captain Rayner(Patrol commander ), Captain Crook, (Admin/CID commander )and Kevin Cates (Field Training Officer)

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110 S. Washington Street
Ripley, TN
38063

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+17316351515

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