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TVA Police

Thank you for your interest in the TVA Police. TVAP is a federally commissioned, internationally accredited law enforcement agency that provides protection for TVA properties and employees as well as the 100 million annual users of TVA recreation facilities.

photo of tva policeTVAP is organized into three districts that encompass a seven-state area. It has motor, marine, and bicycle patrols, as well as investigative personnel and victim witness representatives.

Our officers are trained to the highest standards at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center. They exemplify professionalism, integrity, and pride. Each officer is also committed to service as demonstrated through assistance to local law enforcement agencies and participation in community volunteer efforts and special events.

Community Training

As part of its Community Policing program, TVAP coordinates and assists in providing training to TVA employees and community groups. This training includes:

  • First aid/CPR/Automated External Defibrillation (AED)
  • Defensive driving
  • Gang awareness
  • Rape aggression defense (RAD)
  • Workplace violence
  • Methamphetamine Lab Overview.

To make a request for training, click here.

Community Feedback

TVAP welcomes comments on its performance, officers’ attitudes and behavior toward citizens, community concerns over safety and security at TVA public-use areas and campgrounds, and suggestions for improvement.

Written comments to commend an officer’s actions or to file a complaint against an officer may be sent to Assistant Director Thomas H. Alford, TVA Police, WT 3A-K, 400 W. Summit Hill Dr., Knoxville, TN 37902 (e-mail: thalford@tva.gov).

If you have recently visited a TVA reservoir, waterway, or dam reservation site, click here to let us know how we are doing.

 

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Lake Watch

Take part in this volunteer program that strives to increase awareness of water safety and crime prevention in our lake communities. Find out how you can help.

Metal Detecting
Metal detecting as a recreational activity is allowed on certain TVA fee-owned lands. All metal detecting activities require a TVA issued permit. Get the complete guidelines and download a permit application here.