La Vergne, TN - Five members of the La Vergne Police Department returned Friday (7/19/2024) from assignment at the Republican National Convention (RNC) in Milwaukee, WI.
Chief Christopher Moews said, “This was an honor for La Vergne Police to be part of the security presence at the Repblican National Convention. “I am proud of their willingness to serve their country and to represent the City of La Vergne with honor and distinction. I hope we are able to accept more opportunities like this in the future.”
La Vergne Police were invited by the Milwaukee Police Department to participate in this event. All costs will be covered by the City of Milwaukee through the federal funding provided for this national security event.
During this deployment, Chief Moews led a Field Force Platoon of 40 law enforcement officers, responding to protests in and around the Red Arrow Park area of downtown Milwaukee as well as assisting with security on the perimeter of the security hard zone.
The other members of La Vergne Police Department assisted with internal venue security as well as escorts of dignitaries.
Officers from La Vergne Police included: Chief Christopher Moews, Lt. David Durham, Lt. Eric Staats, Sgt. Bill Timson, and Patrol Officer Kyler Cline.
