City of Paris Police Department

What City of Paris Police Department does

The City of Paris Police Department is a municipal law enforcement agency operating within the City of Paris, Tennessee government structure (founded 1800, City Commission form of government with a City Manager). The department delivers traditional police services, including 24-hour patrol, traffic enforcement, K-9 narcotics detection, municipal court prosecution of local violations, and community engagement through a dedicated Downtown Officer and a six-week Citizens Academy program. Its underlying technology stack is limited to standard municipal infrastructure: a radar-based speed monitoring trailer, a K-9 unit, an intelligent traffic signal system with vehicle detection and pedestrian countdown timers (downtown), and 911 emergency dispatch integration with Henry County. The department does not offer any software platform, API, or proprietary technology product.

The department is funded through the broader City of Paris municipal budget, which draws on city property taxes, permit and application fees, ESN122 fire protection subscription fees (tiered from $20 for unimproved land to $250 for properties appraised over $600K), grant funding (STBG, CDBG, Multimodal Access, Transportation Alternatives, USDA Rural Development), and intergovernmental mutual aid. Pricing for parks programs (e.g., youth basketball at $30 first child) and sanitation services are minor revenue components. The department's primary customer segments are Paris city residents and businesses, Henry County residents via mutual aid, and ESN122 district subscribers. Marketing is conducted through a multi-channel digital presence including the official paristn.gov website, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn, and an email newsletter, supplemented by community events and public meetings.

The department operates within a broader municipal context that is executing substantial capital expansion: the December 2025 groundbreaking on a new Fire Station #1 (completion targeted June 2027), the over-$2 million Downtown Signalization Project, the Brooks Street Drainage Improvement Project (Delta Contracting, completion April 2026), the Rison Street Bridge Replacement (Ford Construction, completion June 2027), the $2.5 million inclusive playground at Ogburn Park, and the 2026 Annual Street Paving Program ($1.6 million). Strategic partnerships include TDOT, USDA Rural Development, the Levi Miles Foundation, Tennessee Environmental Council, and the Henry County 911 Board.

Name

City of Paris Police Department

Legal name

City of Paris, Tennessee

Website

https://paristn.gov

Company type

Public

Founded year

1800

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The City of Paris Police Department is a municipal law enforcement agency serving the residents, businesses, and visitors of Paris, Tennessee through 24-hour patrol, traffic enforcement, K-9 narcotics detection, municipal court services, and community engagement programs, funded via city property taxes, grants, and ESN122 fire protection subscriptions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Law Enforcement

NAICS

Police Protection (922120)

akta.pro primary industry

Police Services (Patrol, Response & Community Policing) (BPAIAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Traffic Enforcement & Road Safety (Highway Patrol, DUI, Collision Investigation) (BPAIAGAJ)

Keywords

• Law enforcement services
• Municipal police services
• Traffic enforcement
• Emergency dispatch services
• Community policing

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris, Tennessee

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Fire Protection Subscription Fees: Annual fire protection subscription fees charged to property owners in ESN122 district (unincorporated areas surrounding city limits) who do not pay city property taxes. City residents pay for fire protection through city property taxes.
2. Government Grants: Grant-funded infrastructure projects including $2 million+ Downtown Signalization Project, Brooks Street Drainage Improvement Project, Fire Station #1 construction, ADA accessible trail projects, and sidewalk improvements funded through STBG, CDBG, Multimodal Access Grants, and Transportation Alternatives grants.
3. Permit and Application Fees: Various permit fees, building and codes fees, applications and permits for construction, zoning, signage, and other municipal services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

The City of Paris Police Department provides municipal law enforcement services to residents, businesses, and visitors within Paris, Tennessee city limits. Core services include 24/7 patrol and emergency response, traffic enforcement, K-9 narcotics detection, municipal court adjudication of ordinance violations, and community engagement programs such as the Citizens Academy and the dedicated Downtown Officer program. The department operates as part of the broader City of Paris municipal government and is funded through public tax revenues.

Product overview

The City of Paris Police Department provides traditional municipal law enforcement services to the City of Paris, Tennessee. The department offers core patrol and emergency response services, traffic enforcement (including a speed monitoring trailer program), community engagement through a dedicated Downtown Officer and Citizens Academy educational program, and municipal court services. The department operates within the broader City of Paris government structure alongside Fire Department, Public Works, Parks and Recreation, and other municipal services. The Police Department does not offer a technology platform or software product; its services are traditional government law enforcement functions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Patrol and Law Enforcement Services General patrol and law enforcement services provided to residents and businesses within Paris city limits, including response to emergency and non-emergency calls, criminal investigations, and traffic enforcement.
• Emergency Dispatch Services
• Paris City Municipal Court
• Citizens Academy

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced pedestrian-vehicle conflicts by up to 13% through Leading Pedestrian Intervals
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ford ConstructioncoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 8 July 2026Construction contractor for Rison Street Bridge Replacement Project. Project scheduled for completion June 30, 2027. Bridge originally closed October 2023, temporarily reopened January 2025 after repairs, now being fully replaced.
• Tennessee Environmental CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 March 2026Statewide organization coordinating Tennessee Tree Day. City of Paris is official partner hosting annual Rooted in Paris Tree Day Giveaway featuring 400 native trees for distribution. Council provides framework for community tree planting initiatives across Tennessee.
• Henry County 911 BoardcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2025County board represented by Chairman John Etheridge at Fire Station #1 groundbreaking. Works with Paris Fire Department on emergency dispatch and communications infrastructure, including backup dispatch center at new Fire Station #1.
• Levi Miles FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 April 2025Foundation founded by Shayna and David Miles to support children with disabilities. Broke ground April 23, 2025 on $2.5 million inclusive playground at Ogburn Park. City accepted donation of playground equipment and materials and will maintain the completed space. Playground received Certificate of Inclusivity from Let Kids Play, making it the only certified inclusive playground in Tennessee.
• Setco AutomotiveminorOthers · 1 January 2025Local business that generously allowed the City of Paris to cut a temporary access road through their property, connecting Lark Street to Mockingbird Lane. This access route helped minimize disruption to Brooks Street residents during the drainage improvement construction.
• TLM AssociatescoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEngineering firm collaborating with City of Paris on Brooks Street Drainage Improvement Project. Responsible for project design, plan submittals to TDEC, and ongoing construction oversight. Project aims to address flooding, improve water quality, and reduce erosion in Brooks Street neighborhood.
• Delta ContractingcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConstruction contractor for Brooks Street Drainage Improvement Project. Awarded 240 calendar day contract with expected completion April 16, 2026. Responsible for utility relocation, drainage installation, and final paving work.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

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• PowerDMS: Cloud-based policy and training management platform for public safety and highly regulated industries. Comparable as a focused technology vendor serving police departments with similar operational needs for policy tracking, accreditation, and training documentation.
• Mark43: Cloud-native public safety software platform providing CAD, RMS, and analytics for police departments. Comparable as a focused technology vendor modernizing the legacy systems used by municipal police departments.
• CentralSquare Technologies: Public sector software provider delivering CAD, RMS, mobile, and payment solutions to public safety agencies and municipalities. Comparable as a focused vendor for police, fire, and municipal operations with a similar target market.

Broad incumbents

• Tyler Technologies: Provider of software and technology services to municipalities and counties, including public safety, courts, finance, and ERP systems. Comparable as a full-suite technology vendor for the same local government operations including police, courts, and finance.
• Motorola Solutions: Global leader in public safety communications, command center software, and radio systems sold to police departments and municipalities. Comparable as a dominant technology provider serving the same municipal police customer base with overlapping capabilities in dispatch, records management, and field operations.
• Axon Enterprise: Public safety technology company providing body cameras, TASER devices, evidence management software, and CAD/RMS systems to law enforcement agencies. Comparable as a major equipment and software provider for police departments with a deep focus on the same end-customer base.

Others

• Granicus: Government experience and communications platform providing civic engagement, website, and notifications software to municipalities. Comparable as a technology vendor serving the same municipal government customer base with overlapping capabilities in citizen engagement and digital communications.

Direct peers

• Securitas AB: Global private security services firm providing manned guarding, mobile patrols, and protective services to commercial and government clients. Comparable as a private-sector provider of protective services that performs similar functions (patrol, deterrence, response) to those of municipal police departments.
• Allied Universal: North American private security guard and patrol services company serving commercial, government, and residential clients. Comparable as a direct functional peer in protective services, with overlapping capabilities in patrol, access control, and incident response.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@cityofparis38242
• Facebookfacebook.com/cityofparistn
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/city-of-paris-police-department
• Instagraminstagram.com/cityofparistn_government
• TikToktiktok.com/@cityofparistn?lang=en

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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