Tag Archives: Law Enforcement

The Putnam County Local Emergency Planning Committee will hold a training event Tuesday to create better cohesion among agencies from across jurisdictions. Putnam County 9-1-1 Assistant Director Josh Womack said law enforcement, rescue squads, and fire departments from across the county will have separate drills and scenarios to work through. He said the training will help them develop skills for ... Read More »

UCHRA will equip Public Transportation drivers with naloxone nasal spray, an overdose-prevention medication. Regional Overdose Prevention Specialist Justin Cantrell said making the life-saving medication available will lighten the workload for law enforcement and first responders. He said he hopes this makes a dent in overdose rates, the leading cause of death for Americans between the ages of 18 and 49. ... Read More »

The Livingston Police Department is searching for more officers after being shorthanded for months due to officers leaving for other divisions and departments. Livingston Police Chief Ray Smith said the department likes to have three officers on duty at all times but does not have the manpower to support that number right now. He said even with officers working extra ... Read More »

Lack of caution and a failure to pay close attention to surroundings are frequent causes of trouble in snowy conditions. Livingston Fire Chief Rocky Dial said people should plan leave early if they absolutely must go somewhere over the next few days. Dial said driving too fast because of a time-crunch often leads to sliding through an intersection and causing ... Read More »

The Monterey Police Department is looking to fill two open positions with the hope of hiring three officers in the next several weeks. Police Chief Bill Randolph said hiring officers has become more of a challenge in recent years. Randolph said they lost an officer to the Highway Patrol after that department offered a major pay raise. The department also ... Read More »

Extra law enforcement on the scene at Livingston Academy Monday after school officials received news of a potential threat. The students who made the threat were identified. According to a statement from the Director Of Schools Donnie Holman, administration worked with police to ensure the students would not return to campus. The threat was physical in nature. Holman said school ... Read More »

Fatal car crashes have nearly doubled across the Upper Cumberland to start the year. Tennessee Law Enforcement agencies gathered together Friday morning at the Cookeville Police Department to discuss the recent rise. According to data from the Tennessee Highway Patrol, 21 people have lost their lives this year. Tennessee Highway Safety Office Director Buddy Lewis said that he believes the ... Read More »

Cumberland County’s budget includes an increase in employee pay across the board to stay competitive in the region. Mayor Allen Foster said a six percent raise is included and certified sheriff’s deputy pay is up to $39,000. Foster said residents deserve a county willing to compete for the best candidates in all positions. “We’re like everywhere else, we’ve lost employees ... Read More »

The Overton County Grand Jury Meeting has skipped the last two cycles as a result of the pandemic. A meeting has now been scheduled for September 21. Sheriff John Garrett said postponing has been difficult for law enforcement. “Just because the grand jury is not meeting does not mean that we have stopped making cases or building cases,” Garrett said. ... Read More »

The Upper Cumberland has seen several stand off situations in recent days, all have ended peacefully. Defusing a crisis situation in real time has many moving parts. Putnam County Sheriff Eddie Farris said Law enforcement looks at who the person is, where the crisis is and how much time they have to negotiate. Farris said building rapport and reaching out ... Read More »