Tag Archives: Chief Doug Goff

Sparta Police Chief Doug Goff said a new police department is a need in the next three to five years. Goff told the Board of Aldermen about the cramped facility during a work session after Alderman Jim Floyd asked about the department’s long-term plan. Goff said the department has outgrown the current facility. “I would like to see at some ... Read More »

How do police departments determine when or when not to pursue a vehicle? The question comes after a recent police pursuit of a stolen vehicle in Monterey that was called off due to public safety. Sparta Police Chief Doug Goff said his officers consider several factors. “We consider the nature of the offense, road conditions, traffic conditions, time of day ... Read More »

The Sparta Police Department can resume its K-9 Division. The board of mayor and aldermen approved the donation of a dog from Sparta Police Canine Handler Justin Cunningham Thursday night. Chief Doug Goff said this is essential to drug enforcement. “Some of these stops you can get seizures, cars, money, cash and things like that,” Goff said. “So it’s a ... Read More »

Sparta has three new police officers after being sworn in during Thursday’s Board of Alderman meeting. Brent Copeland, Justin Cunningham and Brandon Farris are the new patrolmen. Chief Doug Goff said the three new additions fill a major city need. “I am very excited, because we have now filled all the positions,” Goff said. “We have had several officers kind ... Read More »

Crime across the Upper Cumberland during the stay at home order significantly decreased compared to last year. Cookeville Police Department compared crime statistics from March through April from 2019 to 2020. Captain Bobby Anderson said overall, crime decreased by 39 percent. But some specific crimes increased. “Verbal domestics have increased by six percent, and we have had an increase in ... Read More »