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Operating as usual
On the verge of the start of a new year we would like to take a moment and remind people to enjoy the new years responsibly. Don’t start 2023 with a life altering choice to drink and drive it may impact you or someone else more then you realize.
Good bye 2022, hello 2023 and God bless!!!
Thank you to Long Hollow Church for the meals for the officers during the holidays they are greatly appreciated!
"Refrain" due to "Strain", local utility district are asking that you turn your dripping faucets off. And to notify them if you experience a water line break.
https://www.cityofportlandtn.gov/227/After-Hours-Emergency-Information
Photos from Sumner County Sheriff's Office's post
Timeline photos
We have ended planned intermittent interruptions, also known as rolling blackouts. We appreciate your patience as we worked with our 153 local power companies and industrial customers to manage record-setting power demand. We recognize that these planned temporary disruptions are a challenge, but it was needed to maintain grid stability for 10 million people across seven states.
Thank you for doing your part, conserving energy, and helping us manage this extreme weather event.
The power system has reached peak energy demand, higher than yesterday. With these extreme conditions, TVA has once again asked CEMC and other local energy providers to implement controlled outages until further notice. This means that service to an area will be interrupted for up to 30 minutes, restored, and interrupted in a different area.
We understand this is frustrating and inconvenient, especially during extreme cold weather and the holidays. However, reducing energy demand in a systematic, planned way helps to keep the power grid stable and prevents longer, widespread power outages.
Here are a few ways you can help:
- Set your thermostat to 68 degrees or lower. Every degree below 68 can save up to 3% on your future power bills.
- Wait to run the dishwasher and wash/dry clothes until necessary.
- Conserve hot water.
- Make sure all unnecessary lights and appliances are off.
CEMC is continuing to monitor the situation and apologizes to those who have experienced outages. We have additional crews working throughout the day to restore any power outages or those that may occur. We will also continue to provide updates to our members as they become available to us.
Timeline photos
We are asking for everyone’s help in ensuring the power grid remains stable for us all.
If you are out and about today, your child should definitely be wearing a heavy coat, but NOT while in their car seat. Heavy clothing and jackets can interfere with the belt fitment on cars seats and cause an unsafe condition for your child in the event of a collision. Instead opt for warm blankets on top of the belts while in the vehicle. The roads are still treacherous in some areas, and the temp is still way below freezing, so stay home if you can. Stay warm and safe! (Also, your vehicle should not be expected to be as clean as the one pictured, if you have a toddler 😂)
Thank you to Big Poppa Corn for the gifts for the PD. We appreciate the support from the community and local businesses.
With the possibility of bad or severe weather coming in the Portland Police Department would like to share a few pre planning and safety prep tips. If you don't have to get out in bad weather then stay in doors and try to keep off the roads. Remember to have on hand...
Jumper cables: flares or reflective triangle are great extras
Flashlights: Replace the batteries before the winter season starts and pack some extras
First Aid Kit: Also check your purse of bag for essential medications
Baby, special needs gear: If you have a baby or family member with special needs, pack diapers and any special formula or food
Food: Stock non-perishable food such as canned food and a can opener, dry cereal and protein rich foods like nuts and energy bars
Water: Have at least 1 gallon of water per person a day for at least 3 days
Basic toolkit: Pliers, wrench, screwdriver
Pet supplies: Food and water
Radio: Battery or hand cranked
Cat litter or sand: For better tire traction
Ice scraper: Even if you usually park in a garage, have one in the car.
Clothes: Make sure you dress for the weather in warm clothes, gloves, hat, sturdy boots, jacket and an extra change of clothes for the cold
Warmers: Pack extra for body, hands, feet
Blankets or sleeping bags: If you get stranded in traffic on a lonely road, you'll be glad to have it.
Charged Cell Phone: Keep a battery booster on hand.
Have a safe and wonderful Holiday!
We are proud of FTOs Azer and Pharris for helping with this activity!
These spammers are working hard tonight. We're blocking them as fast as we see them. We don't sell tee shirts. You heard it here first.
An absolutely wonderful evening last night! The Ronnie McDowell Christmas for Kids was a huge success! We were super blessed to spend the evening with some very excited, and energetic kiddos. They were all set loose in the aisles of Wal Mart with their sponsors and chaperones in hot pursuit gathering gifts for the holidays! The pictures speak for themselves with the faces of both kids and the adults, everyone involved enjoyed this event and the time together.
Portland Police Department will be participating and escorting the busses for Christmas for Kids tomorrow 12-14-2022 leaving the PD at 3:00pm traveling to Franklin Walmart. In this event kids in need are treated to a shopping spree so they and their family's may have a bit more for their Christmas.
Its with heavy hearts that the Portland TN Police Department sends our condolences to Maury Co Sheriffs Office. We are saddened by the unfortunate and untimely passing of Reserve Deputy Brad Miller. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of this fallen brother, and until we see you again, be at peace.
14 years ago today...
Lest we Forget
Deputy Brian Denning
Sumner County Sheriff’s Office
18th Judicial task force
EOW: December 8. 2008
Please Join Sheriff Sonny Weatherford along with the men and women of the Sumner County Sheriff’s office in remembering the life of one of our own, Deputy Brian Denning.
For those who knew Brian, you’ll agree he had a charismatic personality and sense of humor that made him fun to work with. For those who never got to meet him, he was not only fun, but a relentless law man who worked every day to make our communities a safer place to call home.
He influenced many of the people who knew him, including his older brother Michael, who left the private sector to become a Sumner County Deputy Sheriff.
Please take a moment and remember the Denning Family during this difficult time of year.
Portland Police Department was invited to spend some time yesterday evening with some friends at McKendree Church for Christmas with Kids. We were able to share some fellowship, and food with them. They also had a special appearance by the Big Red Man himself!
Thank you McKendree Methodist for the opportunity to come meet the kids and for the food that was provided.
Over half a decade ago Portland TN Police Department escorted the Arctic Research Plane to Days Gone By Museum in Portland TN. Yesterday We once again escorted her back out to be taken to its new home. A bitter sweet moment for some of the officers that were present at that time, and for Portland.
Congratulations to Session II of our Citizens Police Academy on their graduation last night!
Charmaine Alsager
Ginny Dill
Mark Ingram
Elizabeth Rohl
Robert Tooker
Dirk Winegar
Miranda Wyatt-Mills
Also, a big thank you to State Representative William Lamberth for being our special guest, and to the Temple Theatre for the use of their beautiful facility! We begin taking applications for CPA Session III after July 1, 2023.
We were happy to assist Graphic Obsessions today with their problem. It seems someone was spreading the opposite of Christmas cheer. FTO Ronan sprang into action, and risked his safety, to apprehend this nefarious criminal just in time!
Congratulations to our newly installed Councilmen, Councilwomen, and Mayor!
L to R:
Drew Jennings
Megann Thompson
Latoya Holcomb
Mike Hall
Mike Callis
Thank you to First United Methodist Church for the meals you provided for the PD today!
from all of us at PPD!
Portland Tree Lighting Ceremony last night! Hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Congratulations to Sgt Ty Wilson for completing Instructor Development.
We also send thanks to the Portland Seventh Day Adventist Church for the gift boxes for the PD for Thanksgiving.
Thank you Debbie Hammon for the scarves and hats donated for ones in need in Portland.
PLEASE HELP! SHARE AND NOTIFY POLICE IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION!
On 11/20/2022, at around 6:40 PM, a pedestrian on TGT Road was struck by a vehicle sustaining serious but non-life-threatening injuries. The pedestrian was near the intersection of Highway 109 and TGT Road in Portland, Tennessee.
The victim who was struck, advised Officers the driver pulled over and initially spoke with him asking him to not call Police. The victim advised Officers that the driver of the vehicle had stated to him that his license was revoked due to child support and stated that is why he did not want the victim to notify Police. The victim advised he was unable to locate his phone and ultimately had to walk a couple of miles on TGT Road after being injured to secure help to Portland ER and notify Police.
The driver of the vehicle left the scene, failed to render aid to the victim, and never reported the incident to Police. The victim advised Officers that the vehicle was a dark colored sedan and that he had impacted the front windshield of the vehicle damaging the windshield.
The victim further advised Officers that the driver of the vehicle was a white male, slender in build, approximately five feet eleven inches tall, appeared to be in his early 30’s, and had a mustache. If anyone has any information regarding this incident, please notify Portland Police Department at 615-325-3434 or 615-451-3838.
Several of our front line supervisors participated in the ONEOK Emergency Response Presentation held at the TGT Road plant. The emergency response drill is an effective way to establish communication, test strategies and tactical decision making while preparing for the unlikely event of a pipeline or facility incident. Those in attendance were Sergeant Steven Berry, Corporal Jon Toney, Corporal David Gazzo, and Field Training Officer Charles Ronan.
The last night of Citizens Police Academy was great, they were visited by 18th Judicial Drug Task Force and learned about their job and responsibilities. They learned about search, seizures and hunting drugs in the city and on the highways. Big thank you to Pizza Hut in Portland for donating food for the class last night. It was great!
Devarjaye “DJ” Daniel arrived at the Goodlettsville Police Department today from Texas. He is a 10 year old boy with brain and spine cancer. He is doing cancer awareness and wanted to be sworn in by 100 law enforcement agencies. He will be passing the 1000 agencies mark come December this year advised his father. Portland TN Police Department was extremely happy and proud to be able to attend and swear DJ in as an Honorary Portland Police Officer.
Swearing in of Devarjaye Daniel
A small homeschool group of families from Westmoreland, Portland, and Gallatin exploring community helpers for the month of November, and talking about those we are thankful for in our communities.
Last night at Citizens Police Academy they learned about SWAT and negotiations. Instructors taught the origins and purpose for these teams. They also got to check out some of the tools and equipment that are needed in the field. Negotiations taught by Steve Berry. SWAT taught by Ricky Ellis, Dave Seagerson, Ebram Azer, and Tanner Pharris.
Thank you to Subway North for providing food for the class last night!
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We are now accepting applications for our annual Citizens Police Academy, through August 19th. It is a once a week, eight week program, beginning in September. Please visit https://cityofportlandtn.gov/police/citizens-police-academy/ for more information and to download an application. You may also pick up an application in the lobby of the Police Department during business hours (M-F, 8:00a-4:00p).
Final radio call for Assistant Chief Dewel Scruggs, unit # 702. Happy retirement!
The Portland Police Department is requesting your assistance in identifying the driver of the vehicle captured in this video. On February 27th, 2022 at approximately 8:05 PM the driver of this vehicle drove straight through a brick mailbox at an address on Chasity Lane in Portland, Sumner County, TN. If you have any information that can assist in identifying the driver of this vehicle, please contact the Portland Police Department at 615-325-3434.
This is it. This is what we've been preparing for, as we packed into the stores and bought all the bread and milk. Almost all of the roads look like this, so please stay home today, if you can, and eat milk sandwiches.
The snow has begun. Stay home if you can, and travel patiently, and carefully, if you can't!
Statistics show that approximately 90% of officer involved shootings occur in low-light conditions (Charles, Copay. 2001). As a result, we tailor our training and equipment selection to match this trend. This video is a small sample of the training we conduct to prepare our officers to respond appropriately, and efficiently, to an active threat. It includes the elements of recreating light distraction, the use of lighting for target acquisition, use of cover and concealment, magazine changes, and tourniquet placement in the event of officer injury. Equipping firearms with night-sights and rail lights are examples of some of the measures taken to improve an officer’s chances of a successful outcome. (Normally, the officer would use the vehicle for cover/concealment, but for the purposes of this video, he stood while acquiring the first three targets). Source link: https://www.ojp.gov/ncjrs/virtual-library/abstracts/training-inexperienced-marksmen-shoot-night-effectiveness-basic-law
The Portland Police Department is pleased to announce that we are launching our first ever Citizens Police Academy. Individuals who live, or work, in the City of Portland, and have an interest in learning more about the processes and procedures that go into protecting and serving our community are encouraged to apply. The academy will be an eight-week, one night per week commitment, that we anticipate will begin on September 9th 2021. It will include presentations by individuals from different areas of law enforcement expertise, practical and hands-on activities, and the opportunity for discussion about law enforcement topics. Applications can be picked up in the front lobby of the Portland Police Department, located at 433 N. Broadway, Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM until 4:00 PM. Applicants will be subject to a background check to determine suitability for the program. Spots are limited, and we anticipate that interest will outweigh resources, but we feel like this is a great way to further connect with the citizens we serve.
