Tatum Police Department

05/28/2026

05/28/2026

📢 PUBLIC NOTICE - CITY OF TATUM - SH 149 ROAD PROJECT 📢

To the residents of Tatum and all commuters traveling through our great town:

TXDOT will soon begin the much-needed road repairs and mill/inlay project on SH 149. We understand this project will impact daily traffic, especially with ongoing school activities and summer school taking place throughout the community.

We encourage everyone to begin making arrangements now by leaving earlier than usual and planning for delays. At this time, traffic congestion and wait times are expected, and there will be very little that can be done to avoid those delays while the work is being completed.

As of today, we have not been informed of the exact starting point or ending point of the construction area on Highway 149. As soon as that information becomes available, I will make another public post so everyone can stay informed and plan accordingly.

Please begin considering alternative routes now to help reduce delays and traffic backups.

We would also like to thank TXDOT for how quickly they assessed the roadway concerns, communicated with us, and moved forward with plans to begin this important project.

We appreciate everyone’s patience, understanding, and cooperation as these much-needed improvements are completed for the safety and benefit of our community.

Sincerely,
Chief of Police James Smith
Tatum Police Department

05/13/2026

Please share! We are looking to hire at least one Certified Police Officer!

05/12/2026

🚒🇺🇸 The Tatum Police Department proudly encourages everyone to come out and support our amazing Tatum Volunteer Fire Department!

These dedicated men and women volunteer their time, leave their families at all hours, and put themselves in harm’s way to protect our community. Every plate purchased helps provide much-needed emergency equipment for the department.

📅 Sunday, May 17, 2026
⏰ Serving starts at 11:00 AM
📍 Tatum VFD

🍔 Hamburger Plate $10
Includes burger, fixings, chips, and drink

🌭 Hotdog Plate $5
Includes hotdog, fixings, chips, and drink

Please come hungry, bring your family and friends, and help us show appreciation for the volunteers who are always there when our community needs them most. Your support truly makes a difference!

Chief James Smith
Tatum Police Department

05/10/2026

Tatum Police Department wishes all Mothers a Happy Mother’s Day! Enjoy this day, set aside to honor you !

04/28/2026

04/28/2026

Tatum Police Department Daily Activity
04/27/2026 0600 - 04/28/2026 0600

Please note, our daily activity report does not represent a complete list of all calls. This is only an overview of calls made over the last 24 hours.
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Hill @ Johnson - A Tatum Police Officer responded to a two vehicle motor vehicle accident.

680 Crystal Farms- A Tatum Police Officer met with a complainant, taking information for a report.

- A Tatum Police Officer received a request for extra patrol of a residence.

- A Tatum Police Officer met with Texas DPS crime lab personnel in Tyler in reference to lab submissions.

04/25/2026

Bring the kids to the Pecan Pie festival ! The weather is great !