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We’re proud to partner with Mossback Distilling to bring you a one-of-a-kind fundraiser benefiting FOP Lodge 61’s Shop w...
08/06/2026

We’re proud to partner with Mossback Distilling to bring you a one-of-a-kind fundraiser benefiting FOP Lodge 61’s Shop with a Cop program!

Join us for an evening of great food, handcrafted spirits, fun, and fellowship—all while supporting a cause that helps make Christmas brighter for local children in our community.

Tickets are limited and expected to sell quickly, so don’t wait. Get yours today before they’re gone!

Every ticket purchased helps us continue making a difference, one child at a time. We can’t wait to see you there!

04/25/2026

It all comes back to the same foundation: strong patrol experience builds better officers, better decision-making, and stronger leadership at every level.

01/30/2026

Please keep the Weakley County Sheriff’s Office in your prayers. Earlier today a deputy was shot and killed while assisting the Martin Police Department on a disturbance call. Suspect in custody - no threat to the public. Pray for the family, friends, and coworkers with WCSO and Martin PD.

🎄 Christmas Came a Little Early in Jefferson City 🎄Earlier this evening, Christmas arrived a little early for a couple s...
12/25/2025

🎄 Christmas Came a Little Early in Jefferson City 🎄

Earlier this evening, Christmas arrived a little early for a couple special children in Jefferson City.

FOP Lodge 61 President Shane Hanshew, who is also a Sergeant with the Dandridge Police Department, was contacted by a family whose Shop with a Cop invitation was unfortunately lost in the mail and didn’t arrive until after the event. Their only request was simply to see if an officer might be able to stop by on Christmas Eve to visit with the children.

That’s exactly what happened—along with a little extra holiday cheer.

Sgt. Hanshew reached out to Sgt. Beckner with the Jefferson City Police Department and Dep. Byrd with the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office,Tennessee , and together they gathered some help before heading out to meet the children. And they didn’t arrive empty-handed.

Thanks to the generosity of a private citizen who donated two bicycles, the officers arrived along with a Walmart gift card, and were able to help make Christmas a little brighter for this family.

Moments like these remind us what this season is truly about—community, compassion, and coming together to help one another. ❤️🎄

Pictured from left to right are Dep. Byrd (JCSO), Sgt Beckner (JCPD), Sgt. Hanshew (DPD), Off. Mize (JCPD), Dep.Skeen (JCSO)

Congrats to our 2026 executive board who were swore in by State President Delashmit at our annual Christmas Party last n...
12/19/2025

Congrats to our 2026 executive board who were swore in by State President Delashmit at our annual Christmas Party last night. Pictured from left to right are
President-Shane Hanshew (Dandridge PD)
Secretary & State Trustee- Jim Seals (University of Tennessee)
Treasurer-Donna Greer (Jefferson Co Sheriffs Office)
Vice President- Ronnie Coleman- (Retired JCSO)
Conductor- Chris Fair (Dandridge PD)
Sergeant at Arms- Sam Cameron (Dandridge PD)

Last night, FOP Lodge 61 proudly hosted our annual Shop with a Cop event, one that was especially meaningful this year.T...
12/18/2025

Last night, FOP Lodge 61 proudly hosted our annual Shop with a Cop event, one that was especially meaningful this year.

Thanks to an incredibly generous donation from a retired law enforcement officer, we were able to triple the number of children we took shopping, with 62 kids registered to participate. The impact of that generosity was felt in every smile throughout the night.

The evening began at the Jefferson County Justice Center in Dandridge, where parents dropped off their children before they boarded a school bus generously provided by Jefferson County Schools . The bus was driven by Dandridge Police Chief Phillip Batts and escorted by approximately 20–25 patrol units, with lights and sirens at times, on the way to the Walmart Jefferson City - E Broadway Blvd an experience the kids won’t soon forget.

Upon arrival, Walmart treated the children to a warm meal before the shopping began. Each child was paired with an officer and given the opportunity to shop for anything they wanted. Some chose toys, clothes, shoes, and in many cases, gifts for siblings. Watching these kids think of others while picking out items was truly heartwarming.

We are incredibly grateful for the many officers from surrounding agencies and counties who volunteered their time to help make this night possible. Events like this are a powerful reminder of what can happen when our community, businesses, and law enforcement come together to support our youth.

Thank you to everyone who played a role in making this night so special.

Special thanks to Sara May for taking pictures throughout the evening.

Dandridge Police Department
Jefferson City Police Department
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office
White Pine Police Department
New Market Police Department
Sevier County Sheriff's Office
Newport Police Department
Jefferson County Constables' Department
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency

12/06/2025

Update on Deputy Dalton Swanger-

December 5, 2025

Deputy Dalton Swanger’s tracheal resection surgery has been scheduled for later this month. Until then, he will continue undergoing dilation procedures to keep his airway open. His most recent surgery (this week) showed his airway had narrowed to just under 2 mm. He will remain out of work until late winter or early spring.

Deputy Swanger has now undergone six surgeries since late August and may require additional procedures before the resection. He continues to show remarkable strength throughout this complex recovery process.

Sheriff Tom Spangler and Chief Deputy Bernie Lyon, along with our entire blue family, are grateful for the continued support Deputy Swanger has received from our community and beyond. Please continue to pray for both Dalton and Stephania through this journey.

11/25/2025

Resolve over fear. Always together.

Thanks to the Smoky Q in Dandridge for raising $540 for lodge 61's Shop with a Cop event.
11/08/2025

Thanks to the Smoky Q in Dandridge for raising $540 for lodge 61's Shop with a Cop event.

Thanks to the Smokey Q in Dandridge for their support.
11/03/2025

Thanks to the Smokey Q in Dandridge for their support.

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