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The Dayton Police Department provides full service police services inside the city limits of Dayton. We have one of the highest case solve rates in the state. We provide our officers with more training than any other law enforcement agency in Rhea County.
As of the 2000 Census, there were 6,180 residents living inside the city limits. The estimated daytime population is over 20,000, due to Dayton being the area's hub of employment.
In 2009, the Dayton Police Department answered 12,903 calls, wrote 3,173 citations, and made 858 arrests.
The Dayton Police Department has several specialized operational units, including K-9, Traffic, Investigations, and has members on the regional SWAT team.
The Dayton Police Department also runs an animal shelter and employs an Animal Control Officer.
