Each of the 10 squad cars is connected to the NCIC computer in the town's own dispatch center. Most police and fire appointments come from auxiliary and volunteer ranks.
Auxiliary police receive full training, benefits, uniforms and standardized department sidearms.
The department has more POST certified instructors than any other department in East Tennessee. Starting July 1, automatic response with five area departments will trigger mutual aid fire units from adjoining departments to all confirmed structure fires. The department holds its own rookie school and requires 40 annual hours of training and 24 hours of duty per month of each member. There are 160 hydrants within the town. For any town business after hours, including water main breaks, call 753-1030.