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DPS Receives Safety Grant |
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DPS Receives Safety Grant
August 31, 2010
The Tennessee Municipal League (TML) recently awarded the City of Waverly Department of Public Safety its Safety Partners Grant. The $1,500 matching grant is used to assist with the purchase of safety related equipment. The grant will be used to purchase high visibility traffic vests, rain gear, and flashlights for personnel, as well as an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).
Waverly Police Officers carry AED’s in their patrol units while on duty and respond to emergency medical calls along with EMS. The AED’s have proven their value in the past during medical emergencies in Waverly, credited for at least 2 lives being saved. “The AED’s have saved lives in the past, and this additional one will help us deploy them more efficiently. This will allow more of our officers to have them available during routine patrol and special events” added Chief David Daniel.
The traffic vests and jackets will help make officers more visible when working traffic crashes and other problems on the roadway. The new vests will be fully compliant with new federal safety guidelines for high visibility clothing, and should enhance officer safety on the roadway.
TML is the city’s liability insurance carrier and offers the grant as a way to enhance employee safety.
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Fire Department Receives Grant |
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Fire Department Receives Grant
August 31, 2010
The TN Dept of Agriculture, Division of Forestry, recently awarded the City of Waverly Fire Department a grant under its Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant Program. The $3,000 matching grant will be used to purchase woodland firefighting equipment. Planned purchases include a generator and high intensity scene lighting, as well as flashlights and a backpack blower to assist with fighting brush fires.
The equipment will be in service within the next 30 days and will greatly enhance the department’s response to woodland and brush fires.
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Waverly Men Attacked by Dogs |
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Waverly Men Attacked by Dogs
August 25, 2010
The Waverly Police Department responded to Richland Avenue at 11:02 am today concerning a man being attacked by 2 Rottweiler dogs. John L. Mays of Waverly, was walking along the sidewalk when the dogs crossed the street from the yard of 228 Richland Ave. and attacked him. Mays was knocked to the ground and bitten on the legs by the dogs. The dogs returned to the owner’s home after witnesses intervened.
When officers arrived, one of the dogs attacked a second person, Tony Mays of Waverly, who was walking on the sidewalk. Capt. Grant Gillespie used a Taser to stop the second attack. The dogs were captured by Waverly Animal Control. The owner of the dogs, Karen Perkins, was cited for violation of the city’s leash law by allowing the dogs to roam at large. Neither of the attacks appeared to have been provoked.
Both of the victims were transported to Three Rivers Hospital by Pro-Med EMS for treatment and were released this afternoon.
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DPS Facebook Link Added to Website |
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A link has been added to our website that links users directly to our Facebook page. The Department of Public Safety utilizes Facebook as a means to communicate with the community. Become a fan of the site and keep up with the latest news from the Police and Fire Departments! |
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Fireworks Event this Saturday |
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The community fireworks event co-sponsored by the City of Waverly, Music on the Square, and Temple-Inland will be held Saturday, July 3, at Waverly Central High School. Music on the Square will be held inside the football stadium beginning at 7:00 pm, with the fireworks at 9:30 pm. The fireworks show will be handled by Pyro-Shows and accompanying music will be played on the stadium sound system as well as on WQMV AM 1060.
The Dept. of Public Safety encourages everyone to be safe during the event. Open alcohol is not allowed at the event.
A command post (Police, Fire, and EMS) will be located at the southeast corner of the stadium. In the event of an emergency, dial 911 for assistance. For non-emergency assistance, call 296-7792 or come by the command post.
Handicapped parking is available in the rear of the Vocational School in a designated parking lot. Self parking will be available at the school.
Parking will not be allowed along Hwy 70 in front of the school, and the 20 mph school zone will be in effect during the event. Police Officers and Firefighters will assist with exiting traffic at the entrance closest to the stadium following the event.
The Deptment of Public Safety encourages everyone to have a safe and enjoyable 4th of July holiday weekend!
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