Franklin Police Sergeant Retires After 32 Years

FRANKLIN, TN -- After graduating from Belmont in 1985, Gary Haufmann signed on to the Franklin Police Department. He's been there ever since.

Haufmann, who was promoted to sergeant in 1991, went on his final patrol Thursday night, capping a three-decade career, the vast majority of which was spent in the patrol division.

Haufmann grew up in Franklin’s Meadowgreen neighborhood, graduating from Franklin High School in 1980.

“I’ve really enjoyed being a police officer in my hometown,” Haufmann said. “After being promoted to sergeant, I knew that I wanted to take care of the men and women I supervised and enjoyed watching over them as they watched over our city.”

Haufmann served for three years in Criminal Investigations and three years in the Department’s Administrative Division. During his assignment there, Haufmann hosted several sessions of the Department’s Citizens Academy.

“What I’ll miss most is spending time with the good people I’ve worked with through the years,” said Sgt. Haufmann. “I’m looking very forward to relaxing with my wife and investing more time at home with family.”

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