Tag Archives: Dale Armour

The Algood Police Department is partnering with the Tennessee Highway Patrol beginning this week for Booze It or Lose It. Algood Police will have increased patrols during the holiday season focusing on speeding and DUIs. Algood Police Chief Dale Armour said he hoped announcing their participation would help deter drunk drivers in the city. “We’re going to be looking for ... Read More »

Algood City Police Chief Dale Armour said his department is in the midst of a hiring and retention crisis, with the potential to lose one-third of its current officers by December. Armour said his staff could be reduced by four employees by the end of the year, if current employees get positions elsewhere they have applied for. The department already ... Read More »

Algood Police Chief Dale Armour attended the groundbreaking of the state’s new police academy in Nashville Wednesday. The $415 million campus will replace the old academy in Donelson. It serves as a training facility for city and county police, highway patrol, TBI, and even corrections officers. Armour said the new academy will help law enforcement from different branches, including Algood, ... Read More »

Algood Police added the department’s first K9 unit since the tenure of Algood Police Chief Dale Armour began. Officer Scout was donated to the Algood Police Department after another department did away with its K9 program. Armour said that both the dog’s handler, Officer Jermey Beard, and Scout have been adjusting well to their new jobs. “They seem to be ... Read More »

The City Of Algood will spend new Violent Crime Intervention Funds on a new training simulator designed to help officers deal with shooting scenarios they might encounter. Police Chief Dale Armour said the device focuses on de-escalation tactics. Armour said he saw it in use at his former agency. “That’s the whole point of this is to make sure that ... Read More »

Algood and Cookeville Police Departments worked together to get an almost $2 million grant for new radio equipment. Algood Police Chief Dale Armour said the P-25 system has been recommended for years for law enforcement and emergency services. Armour said the grant will cover about 121 radio systems across both departments. “So whenever we have any type of mutual aid ... Read More »

Algood Police Department beginning to implement its new e-citation program. Chief Dale Armour said the program will allow officers to scan and print citations from their vehicles. He said so far, it has helped officers cut their traffic stop time in half. Armour said the e-citation program will also be beneficial to the city itself. “So by the time you ... Read More »

Algood City Council approved the purchase of three new police vehicles, including two cars and one pickup truck. Chief Dale Armour said the purchase comes as part of the yearly cycle to phase out older vehicles in the fleet. However, he said there have been supply issues for the 2022 vehicles the department budgeted for. “If we have to go ... Read More »

Algood will conduct town hall meetings so residents can discuss their concerns about traffic in the city. The original plan of appointing a committee during Tuesday night’s meeting was tabled. Councilman Luke Hill said this topic is better suited for an open discussion with the people most affected by traffic. “We just all sit down, invite our community in here,” ... Read More »

Algood Police have seen an increase in car burglaries this week along Dry Valley Road and Wall Street. Police Chief Dale Armour urges residents to keep their belongings safe. “Most of the time cars are just an opportunity,” Armour said. “Whoever walks by and keeps trying door handles and latches until they a door that is unlocked. Remove your valuables, ... Read More »