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
- Foundations: Drafting core policies (use of force, stops & detentions, pursuits, training, records, complaints/commendations, body-worn cameras if adopted).
- Operations: Establishing dispatch protocols, evidence handling, records management, and reporting.
- Community policing: Setting up neighborhood meet-and-greets, business walk-throughs, and safety talks.
- Hiring: Preparing position descriptions and recruiting timelines for sworn and professional staff.
How to Get Help
- Emergency: Dial 911.
- Non-emergency questions: Phone: (731) 548-2565 • Email: [email protected]
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) 548-2565 • Email: [email protected]
Address: 8 Main ST, Stanton, TN 38069