Stanton Police Department

Status: The Stanton Police Department has been established on Augst 19, 2025. The Town of Stanton’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen has appointed its first Police Chief, Nigel Peeples, and is actively building the agency’s policies, procedures, and initial staffing.

A message from the Chief

“As Chief, my first priorities are safety, trust, and transparency. We’re standing up a professional department rooted in community policing, fair treatment, and accountability. As we build, we’ll share our progress and invite your input.”
Chief Nigel Peeples

What’s happening now

How to Get Help

Policy & Transparency Roadmap

We’re publishing policies as they are finalized. Drafts will be posted for public review before adoption.

 

Phase 1 (Foundational):
Use of Force • Professional Standards • Ethics/Anti-Bias • Public Complaints & Commendations • Records & Public Records • Training • Duty to Intervene • Supervisory Review

 

Phase 2 (Operations):
Traffic Stops • Juvenile Interactions • Incident Reporting • Victim/Witness Services • Evidence & Property • Body-Worn Camera (if implemented) • Vehicle Pursuits (if authorized) • Mental/Behavioral Health Response

 

Phase 3 (Community & Programs):
Community Engagement Plan • Crime Prevention • School/Youth Outreach • Business Liaison Program

Recruiting

Interested in building something meaningful from the ground up? We’ll post openings and timelines here.

Contact

Chief Nigel Peeples
Stanton Police Department
Phone: (731) 548-2565Email: [email protected]
Address: 8 Main ST, Stanton, TN 38069

Stanton Police Department
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