How can I contact the Gallatin Police Department?
We can be reached by
- telephone at (615) 452-1313;
- e-mail at info@gallatinpd.org;
- postal mail: 130 W. Franklin St., Gallatin, TN 37066; and
- in emergencies: 9-1-1.
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What should I do if I see or hear something suspicious in my neighborhood?
Call us! All too often, people see something suspicious in their neighborhoods but fail to call their local police departments. If you see something suspicious, it may be criminal activity. Only with your help can we reduce crime in your community.
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What do you consider suspicious activity?
Suspicious activity can be described in several different ways. Simply put, something can be suspicious if you think it appears unusual in your community. Here are some examples:
An elderly neighbor has not been seen in several days and newspapers have begun to stack up on his/her front doorstep.
The neighbors told you that they would be on vacation for the next week, and during that week, you see some people, who you have never seen before, moving items out of their house.
Over a long period of time, a neighborhood resident has several vehicles stop at his/her house and the visitors are only at the house for a few minutes.
Even if you doubt whether something is suspicious or not, don’t hesitate to call us. While your hunch may be wrong, most people appreciate the fact that their neighbors are concerned for their safety.
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I am interested in applying for a job with the Gallatin Police Department, what should I do?
Call the Personnel Office at 451-5890. They will provide you with more information about completing a job application, as well as qualifications needed to apply for specific jobs. You may also e-mail the Police Department at info@gallatinpd.org, with the subject header "Information Request: Employment Opportunities."
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My community organization is planning an event and we would like for an officer to make a presentation on a specific topic. How can we have an officer attend our event?
Call (615) 452-1313 and ask for the Crime Prevention and Community Affairs office. The Gallatin Police Department has officers throughout the Department who are well-versed on a variety of topics and are glad to share that information with the community. We do ask that you call at least two weeks in advance to allow time for planning on our part.
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I was stopped by an officer of the Gallatin Police Department and received a ticket. What are my options?
If you received a citation under the City Court’s jurisdiction, you will usually have two options: pay the amount listed on the citation or appear in court on the date listed on your ticket. If there is no amount listed in the “Non-Appearance Amount” and you did not receive a written warning, you must appear in Gallatin City Court on the date listed on the citation. If you have further questions, you may contact the City of Gallatin Recorder’s Office at (615) 451-5893.
If you received a citation under the General Session’s court jurisdiction, you are required to appear on the date listed on the citation. If you have further questions, you may contact the Sumner County General Sessions’ Court Clerk’s Office at (615) 452-4310.
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I was stopped by an officer of the Gallatin Police Department and I felt that I was treated improperly. What can I do?
Call the Police Department at (615) 452-1313 and tell the Dispatcher that you would like to speak with someone about an officer’s conduct. They will connect you to the appropriate supervisor.
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I had contact with an officer of the Gallatin Police Department and was very impressed with the way that the officer handled the situation. What can I do?
Call the Police Department at (615) 452-1313 and tell the Dispatcher that you would like to speak with someone about an officer’s conduct. They will connect you to the appropriate supervisor.
Send the officer a thank you note via e-mail at info@gallatinpd.org or send it to our address at 130 W. Franklin St., Gallatin, TN 37066.
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I was involved in a motor vehicle crash in Gallatin and would like to obtain a copy of the crash report. How can I get the copy?
Write us at 130 W. Franklin St., Gallatin, TN 37066. In your letter, include your name, address, phone number, as well as the date of the crash and the report number. Also, include a check or money order made payable to the Gallatin Police Department; reports are $1.00 for the front page, and $0.50 for each additional page thereafter.
Call the Records Division of the Gallatin Police Department at (615) 452-8267. Please have the date of the crash and the report number handy when you call. They will locate the report and hold it for you to pick up at the Department or until you mail a check or money order for $3.50 to us to cover our processing costs.
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I have heard that the state law has changed regarding vehicles in the roadway that have just been involved in a vehicle crash. What should I do if I am involved in a vehicle crash?
Tennessee Code Annotated (TCA) states that vehicles that have been involved in a vehicle crash should be moved to the side of the road if the vehicles can be moved safely and no one has been injured in the crash. Always remember that when you’re involved in a crash, standing in the roadway can be very dangerous. If no one is injured but the cars cannot be moved safely, try to get out of the flow of traffic as much as possible for your own personal safety. If someone is injured in the crash, do not attempt to move him or her until emergency medical workers arrive.
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I am applying for a job that requires that I have documentation that I have not been arrested. Can I obtain that information from the Gallatin Police Department?
Yes! In order to obtain this information, you must appear in person with a photo ID at the Gallatin Police Department during the hours of 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM., Monday through Friday.
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Can I find out if there is a warrant for my arrest in Gallatin, Tennessee?
Yes! You must contact the Sumner County Sheriff’s Office at (615) 452-2616. They hold all outstanding arrest warrants for police agencies in Sumner County.
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