Franklin Police present 14 program enhancements including new victim support counselor, training sergeant and crime analyst

The Franklin Police Department delivered an extended budget presentation to the Budget Finance Committee that included 14 program enhancement requests and a summary of 2024 activity and operational needs.

Chief (Franklin Police Department) highlighted last year’s enforcement and event work: a seasonal retail enforcement team made more than 50 arrests and recovered nearly $10,000 in merchandise during the holidays; a newly deployed narcotics canine named Kobe has been active for nine months and the chief said “his work and his human partner has already resulted in 12 narcotics arrest.” The chief also reported officers worked 1,416 extra jobs and special events last year and logged about 15,920 extra hours above regular patrol shifts.

The department requested 14 program enhancements aimed at replacing outdated equipment, improving officer safety and training, and adding personnel to meet service demand. The enhancements, as presented, include: - Additional training sergeant position to manage basic, in‑service and remedial training and meet Tennessee POST requirements. - Victim…