Martin, Tenn.–The Martin Police Department and the City of Martin is working with the recommendations of the Federal and State officials including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Tennessee Department of Health on preventative measures of spreading infection.
Police Chief Don Teal said, “Due to the ever-changing situation concerning the COVID-19 issue the Martin Police Dept. has modified their protocols on day-to-day response to calls. We will continue to respond to calls for service to serve the community but low priority calls will be handled by officers over the telephone. Officers will limit their face-to-face contact with the public and take safety and preventive measures to protect themselves and the public. If you have an emergency please call 911 and if it is non-emergency call 731-587-5355 and an officer will speak to you directly.”
On high priority calls, officers will respond and utilize all universal precautions for personal protection. These special precautionary procedures will remain in effect until further notice.
Effective immediately, all Municipal Court sessions in the City of Martin Municipal Court are cancelled and will resume April 14th. If you had a court date of March 26th, your appearance has been rescheduled for April 23rd at this time. The Municipal Court office will remain open for normal business and phone payment services are available. Please contact (731)587-5355 ext. 2239 for all questions.