Coopertown Police Welcomes New Officer

Coopertown, Tennessee

On Monday, April 1, 2024, Coopertown Police Chief Tyler Haley swore in the agency’s newest Officer, Ben Zimlich. As the department continues to grow, we are excited to welcome new officers to our staff. Officer Zimlich is a former Alabama POST-certified officer and a veteran of the United States Army.

On April 1, 2024, Chief Haley swore in the department’s newest officer, Ben Zimlich.

Officer Zimlich is currently attending the POST transition school to laterally transfer his Alabama POST certification to Tennessee. Upon completion of the transition school, Officer Zimlich will undergo a comprehensive field training program to acclimate him to the Coopertown Police Department. Please help us welcome Officer Zimlich to our town. If you see him out and about, don’t hesitate to say hello.