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The Cookeville Police Department is an accredited law enforcement agency located in Tennessee. The department is composed of 2 bureaus: support services and uniform services. The support services bureau is responsible for accreditation, communications, criminal investigations, evidence, information technology and permits. The uniform services bureau is responsible for the K9 unit, crisis negotiation, patrol, traffic and special operations divisions. The department was established in 1912 to serve the citizens.

The overall crime rate in Cookeville is 37% higher than the national average, but the violent crime rate is 7% lower than the national average. The residents of Cookeville have a 1 in 30 chance of becoming a victim of a crime. Cookeville is statistically safer than 24% of all cities in the United States and safer than 36% of all cities in Tennessee.

The annual crime rate in Cookeville per 100,000 people was 3,398 in 2020. Of the 3,398 crimes committed, there were approximately 2.9 murders, 81.5 rapes, 20.4 robberies, 247.4 assaults, 407.3 burglaries, 2,266.3 thefts and 372.4 vehicle thefts. Cookeville is rated “D” for public safety.

Randy Evans, Chief of Police
Phone: 931-520-5266
Email: [email protected]

Cookeville Police Department
10 East Broad Street
Cookeville, TN 38501
Phone: 931-526-2125
Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 am to 4 pm

Population Served: 33,000
Number of Officers: 77

Cookeville, Tennessee Information

Cookeville is located in northern Tennessee. The city is the county seat of Putnam County. Cookeville covers a total of 35.95 square miles and has a population of 33,454. It is recognized as one of the country’s micropolitan areas. There are currently 44 registered sex offenders residing in the city.

Cookeville operates under a council-manager form of government. Five council members are elected then the members elect a mayor. The current mayor is Ricky Shelton.

Ricky Shelton, Mayor
Phone: 931-520-5241
Email: [email protected]

Record Requests and Mugshots in Cookeville, Tennessee

Public records are available through the Human Resources Director for the city of Cookeville. Record requests must be submitted in writing, either in person, by mail or email.

Human Resources Director
45 E. Broad Street
Cookeville, TN 38501
Email: [email protected]

Police records are available through the Cookeville Police Department. Record requests must be submitted in writing, either in person or by mail.

All persons arrested by the Cookeville Police Department are transported to and housed at the Putnam County Jail. Inmate records and mugshots are available through the jail.

County Sheriff, Warrant, Most Wanted Information in Cookeville, Tennessee

The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office is a law enforcement agency located in Cookeville, Tennessee. The office is responsible for providing law enforcement, overseeing the County Jail, serving warrants and civil processes and securing the courts. The office is composed of 123 deputies and 17 civilian personnel.

The Sheriff’s Office does not have an active warrant search or most wanted list. To inquire about active warrants, contact the office.

Eddie Farris, Sheriff
Putnam County Sheriff’s Office
421 E Spring Street
Cookeville, TN 38501
Phone: 931-528-8484

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