The Department of Public Safety received a grant from Fred's Department Store as part of its Hometown Heroes "Hero Hats" program.  The grant of over $300 will be used to purchase equipment for the Police and Fire department.  Store Manager Sheilah Johnson presented Chief David Daniel with the grant. 

Pictured below are Officer Chris Taylor, Sergeant Mike Hubbs, Assistant Manager Debbie Dewitt, Manager Sheilah Johnson, and Chief David Daniel.

The Waverly Police Department urges drivers to watch for deer on roadways this time of year.  Deer breeding season begins this time of year and puts them on the move, especially in the dawn and dusk hours, leading to more collisions.  Deer collisions can occur anywhere, even on city streets.

WPD offers the following tips:

• Whenever you see deer cross the road, expect more to follow. Many times, the second or third deer crossing becomes the one that motorists hit.
• Be attentive; drive defensively, constantly scanning the roadside, especially at daybreak and dusk.
• Do not swerve to avoid contact with deer. This could cause the vehicle to flip or veer into oncoming traffic, causing a more serious crash. Swerving also can confuse the deer as to where to run.
• If a crash is inevitable, stay in your lane and don't swerve, brake firmly, hold onto the steering wheel, and bring the vehicle to a controlled stop. Do not touch or go near the injured animal.
• When you spot a deer, slow down immediately. Proceed slowly until you pass that point.
• Wear seat belts. They are your best defense in a collision.

Report any deer collision, even if the damage is minor.  Pull to a safe place and dial 911 or our non-emergency dispatch line at 296-7792.

East Main Street will be closed to thru traffic from Cooley St. (by First Baptist Church) to Fairground Dr. beginning at 5:00 pm until about 8:00 p.m. tonight.  The Waverly First Baptist Church will be hosting their street party in the area and there will be a hayride on East Main St. and Fairground Drive. 

The Department of Public Safety encourages everyone to drive safely tonight, expecially in the downtown area.  Please encourage children to be careful when crossing streets and walking near roadways.

Nightmare on Main Street – Haunted House

The Department of Public Safety will be operating a Hauted House, "A Nightmare on Main St.", on October 21, 22, 28 and 29 from 6pm – 11pm in the old Walmart building next to Fred's.  All proceeds will go to the Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association to be used for future community events.

WDPS Sgt. Devin Elliott and Officer Shaun Wilson are in charge of designing the haunted house. Elliott describes the event as “a one thousand foot walk of extreme terror”.

The event will be staffed by Waverly police officers and firefighters along with their families, Citizen Police Academy graduates, and other City of Waverly employees.

Chief David Daniel said “there has been a lot of negative publicity towards law enforcement and other public officials lately. The Waverly Police Department wanted to do something positive for our community by providing a safe and fun filled time for citizens to enjoy. I encourage everyone to come join us and meet the public safety professionals that serve in Waverly”.  

Information for the event:

Fri and Sat nights, October 21, 22, 28, and 29 from 6pm-11pm 

515 West Main Street, Waverly
(Old Wal-Mart building next to Fred’s)

Admission - $7 per person

All people under the age of 16 MUST be accompanied by an adult at all times both on the premises and inside the haunted house.