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Baxter Police Chief Danny Holmes said a new distracted driving law that goes into effect Monday will be a priority for enforcement. The Eddie Conrad Act increases the number of points that can be charged to a person’s driving record if they are pulled over for being distracted by a cell phone. Holmes said people do not understand the dangers ... Read More »

The Baxter Police Department is adding new, high-tech vehicles to its fleet. Chief Danny Holmes said that the two, 2021 fully-equipped Dodge Chargers have the ability to use voice commands through the vehicle. “You know we go to fires,” Holmes said. “And people are always wanting to get up close and these cars will tell them to ‘Stand back,’ and ... Read More »

The sale of drug dealer’s truck helped the Baxter Police Department upgrade its in-car cameras. Baxter Police Chief Danny Holmes said upgrading all six police vehicles cost $5,300. Holmes said new equipment gives a morale boost to the department and said it felt like Christmas came early for his department. “The company is right here in Tennessee and our cameras ... Read More »