Tag Archives: Patrol Cars

Cameras are returning to fleet vehicles of the Algood Police Department for the first time in some four years. The Algood City Council approved the purchase of seven cameras. Police Chief Dale Armour said past gear became outdated, and work on this year’s budget shined light on the need. “It gives accountability to the officers, and it gives protection for ... Read More »

The Cookeville Police Department ordering eight new patrol cars at a price tag of some $250,000. “We generally try to surplus our [vehicles] around the 100,000 mile mark,” Evans said. “The Sheriff’s Department and THP will probably get a little more mileage out of their because they’re on longer stretches of highway at higher speeds. When you drive around in ... Read More »

The Overton County Sheriff Department will hit the road with new patrol vehicles as soon as this fall. County Executive Ben Danner said acquiring the vehicles is possible thanks to a $160,000 local support grant. “This money from the governor will help us be able to buy those patrol cars,” Danner said. “[We] might have to dip into the tax ... Read More »