The officers of the McKenzie Police Department are dedicated to providing the best possible service through prevention, detection and apprehension of the criminal element, community interaction, and "out of the box" best practices for partnerships and stakeholder support and benefit.
To provide a professional Police service and partnerships with the citizens of McKenzie.
To utilize Community Policing philosophies and strategies when trying to identify problems and solutions in order to enhance the quality of life and safety of our community.
Dedicate ourselves to protecting life and property, enforcing the law fairly and equitably; maintaining peace and order while assuring fair and equal treatment for all concerned.
The McKenzie Police Department is committed to the philosophy of community-oriented policing and problem-solving strategies utilizing available resources and partnerships. We employ innovative approaches and time-tested police methods when protecting our community. We respect and value individualism and unity equally; our communication is direct, open and respectful. Our dedication is shown through enhanced performance, interaction and work ethic.
If you have been the victim of a crime or involved in a traffic accident, the information below will aid you in obtaining a copy of a police or crash report.
Reports can be obtained through the McKenzie Police Records Department:
2470 Cedar St
McKenzie, TN 38201
Business Hours:
Monday-Friday
8:00am-5:00pm
There will be a charge for retrieving police reports that have been previously archived. Cost will be based on the amount of time used to obtain these reports.
McKenzie City Court is held every Monday (excluding holidays) at 4:00 PM in the McKenzie Municipal Building.
2470 Cedar St
McKenzie, TN 38201
Court Contact Numbers:
The Honorable Charles Trotter presides over the McKenzie Municipal Court Systems. Carol Barker is the City Court Clerk.
You may choose to pay the citation (forfeit) and not attend the court proceedings. This must be done before the court date located at the bottom of your citation. Payments of cash, money order, cashiers and personal checks made payable to the McKenzie Police Department will be accepted.
Fines can be paid in person at the Police Department between the hours of 8:00am and 5:00pm from Monday-Friday or mailed to the McKenzie Police Department:
P.O. Box 160
McKenzie, TN 38201
McKenzie is proud of their ISO rating of 3 due to the combined effort of a paid/volunteer department with approximately 26 volunteers. Check with them for additional information on fire contracts and burning permits.
Check out the online guide to assist homeowners in reducing false fire alarms from their home security systems. This guide will show the cost associated with false alarms, the most common causes of false alarms, and tips for preventing them. Our online guide is below to download and view.
Emergency medical services (EMS) are provided by Carroll County.
If you suspect a poisoning, contact Poison Control right away at 1-800-222-1222 to speak with an expert.
You can also get help from Poison Control if you have a question about whether something is poisonous or poisoning prevention. Poison Control is free, confidential, and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
