Investigations

The Criminal Investigations Division is under the command of Captain James Hatler. The primary function of the division is to investigate reports of criminal activity after a crime has been reported to this department. The Criminal Investigations Division also conducts proactive investigations and covert operations in an attempt to deter criminal activity before it occurs.

When you report a crime to the Martin Police Department, a patrol officer will respond to the location of the crime and complete an incident report detailing the crime. The incident report will then be forwarded to criminal investigations on the next business day for review.

Scott Diehl (Investigator)

Scott started his Law Enforcement career with Martin PD on February 12th 2003. He has received training in many areas. During his time with Martin PD, he has served in many capacities. In 2007 Scott went to work for the Governor’s Highway Safety Office where he received additional Law Enforcement training. On February 14th 2015 Scott returned to Martin PD. Since returning he has continued training in several areas. He is one of the department’s Crash Reconstructionist, Firearms Instructors and has served on the Special Response Team. On June 1st 2021 he was promoted to Investigator and was assigned to the Criminal Investigations Division where he currently serves. Scott graduated high school in 1992, following graduation he served in the US Navy as an Aviation Electronics Technician from 1992-1996. After service he enrolled at the University of Tennessee at Martin the Fall of 1997. While attending UTM he was a member of the Men’s Rodeo Team. Scott studied Agriculture Science and graduated in 2001.

Kelly Hendon (Investigator)

Kelly has worked for the Martin Police Department since August 2018. He has received training from the Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy. Kelly is from Union City and is a graduate from the University of Tennessee at Martin where he studied Criminal Justice and minored in Political Science. While attending the University of Tennessee at Martin he attended the 6th session National Forensic Academy Collegiate Program. Kelly has received training in several specialized areas since then including Instructor Development, Basic SWAT School, Advanced Roadside Impairment Driving Enforcement (ARIDE), OC Aerosol Instructor Course (Pepper Spray), Field Training Officer Course, and Firstline Supervision Course.