devin hollandChief of Police Devin Holland

Meet the Chief

Chief Devin Holland and the Franklin Police Department serve Franklin as dedicated professionals working to make the Town of Franklin a safe community to live and work.

Chief Holland has over twenty-five years of experience in law enforcement all of which has been with the Town of Franklin. He has served as Patrol Officer, Sergeant, Lieutenant, and Patrol Captain. He holds a BS degree in Criminal Justice from Western Carolina University.

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Mission Statement

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Our mission at the Franklin Police Department is to provide professional and efficient police services that will enhance the quality of everyday life. We strive to stay connected with the public by being involved in community policing activities. We will hold ourselves to high ethical standards and integrity to maintain public confidence and trust.

Online Reporting

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The Franklin Police Department offers online reporting to better serve the citizens living, working, and visiting our Town.

This reporting system will allow you to report most types of non-emergency crimes and minor vehicle collisions. The reported crime must have occurred in the City Limits of Franklin.

MAKE AN ONLINE INCIDENT REPORT

Online Collision Reports

Simply complete the request form from the link below. Once approved, a self reporting link will be sent to your mobile phone number or email address.

MAKE AN ONLINE COLLISION REPORT

Form Downloads

Access to Online Forms

DownloadsFor your convenience, the Franklin Police Department offers online access to many forms and permits.

The downloads include Alcoholic Beverage Control, Precious Metals, Parade or Demonstration, Solicitation of Funds, and more.

ACCESS FPD FORMS & PERMITS


Community Resources of the FPD

BoyThe Franklin Police Department is very engage with the community. We offer many community programs including ... Pill Drop Box to safely dispose of old medications, serving as an Official Child Seat Inspection Safety Station, Public Safety Day for Kids prior to the start of a new school year and more.

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Franklin Police Department Fee Schedule 2025-2026

PRECIOUS METALS
DESCRIPTION FEE
Initial Application $180.00
License (each) $10.00
Employee Background (each) $38.00
Annual Renewal $180.00
FALSE ALARM
False Alarm (after first) $100.00
TRAFFIC CODE CHAPTERS 70-74 VIOLATIONS
First Citation $25.00
Second citation for same offense $100.00
Third and subsequent citation for same offense $200.00
ANIMAL OFFENSES CHAPTER 91 VIOLATIONS
$50.00 max
NOISE ORDINANCE CHAPTER 94 VIOLATIONS
First citation $25.00
Second citation for same offense $100.00
Third and subsequent citation for same offense $200.00
STREET AND SIDEWALK CHAPTER 95 VIOLATIONS 
$50.00 max
GENERAL OFFENSES CHAPTER 130 VIOLATIONS
$50.00 max
MISCELLANEOUS
Police Officer For-hire $40/hour (3 hour minimum)