The mission of the Lebanon Police Department is to continually enhance the safety and security of the residents and visitors of the City of Lebanon, always seeking excellence in the performance of our duties while maintaining the highest standards of ethics and integrity. The Lebanon Police Department will accomplish this mission by hiring the most capable and professional employees available, by providing all officers with excellent training and continuing education opportunities, providing excellent leadership and mentoring to all employees through supervision, providing officers with the latest equipment and technology, adhering to a standardized nationally accredited set of rules, regulations, policies, and procedures and by holding each officer to high ethical standards.
“National Night Out”
The administration and staff of the Lebanon Police Department would like to extend our thanks to everyone who helped make the 2011 National Night Out such a huge success. Without the support of the community and local businesses, we would not have been able to put together such a wonderful event. First of all, I would like to thank all the businesses: Wal-Mart, Wilson County Hyundai, Wythe Will Distributing, Crazy Clyde’s Slides, Al’s Foodland, Wilson Bank & Trust, Hendrick Counseling, Zaxby’s, Hartmann Luggage, Verizon Wireless, University Medical Center, Wilson Farmer’s Co-op, Sparkle Cleaners, and Anytime Fitness. Their combined donations, along with their volunteer efforts, allowed us to provide plenty of food and fun for everyone in attendance. In addition to the businesses, I would also like to thank the non-profit agencies: Department of Children Services, Mid Cumberland Mental Health, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee, Bikers Against Child Abuse (BACA), Wilson County Community Coalition, Brooks House, Healing Broken Vessels, and TENNderCARE. We appreciate the efforts of each agency who provided valuable information about their services. They also provided lots of giveaways that made visiting their booths informative and fun. A special thanks to Brenda Harper with Mid Cumberland Mental Health as she prepared the refreshing snow cones that were enjoyed by all (including our K-9 Cheyenne!) We also want to thank a couple of our citizen volunteers, Dana Corder and Carla, “the cotton candy girl” for giving us their time and talents. To all the agencies represented: Wilson County Sheriff’s Office, Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency, Wilson Emergency Management Agency, Lebanon Fire Department, Wilson County E-911 District, Drug Enforcement Agency, Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #83 and of course the many facets of the Lebanon Police Department – we extend our gratitude for your participation. Everyone’s involvement made this event well-rounded and full of valuable information for all ages. We look forward to the opportunity of hosting this event again with everyone’s continued support.
Citizens Police Academy
In an effort to educate and inform the community, the Lebanon Police Department provides its residents and business owners a voluntary police academy. The six week program entails lectures, presentations and hands-on activities to educate its participants about the many facets of law enforcement. The program will give each enrollee a better sense of the Lebanon Police Department and the issues relating to everyday operations. Citizens will also have a better understanding of their role in the Community Oriented Policing philosophy.
The Citizens Police Academy is an opportunity for members of the community to become closely acquainted with the roles and responsibilities of the police department as well as foster better communication between citizens and police through education. Everyone benefits from enhancing citizens’ understanding of their police department.
To qualify, you must be:
- At least 18 years of age
- Free from any felony convictions
- A resident, business owner, or employed within the city of Lebanon
We encourage you to apply for the next Citizens Police Academy. To find out when the next one will begin, please contact Officer PJ Hardy, CPA Coordinator at: 615-453-4398.
