Tag Archives: Police Department

Cookeville Police Department has gotten its first additional certified officer since 2016. Major Scott Winfree said that through the additional officer, they are now able to create a full-time position for an officer to keep track of the department’s international and state accreditation needs. “That position is very important to make sure that we are meeting all of our standards,” ... Read More »

A group called Livingston’s Concerned Citizens has rented a billboard space mocking the missing money situation in Livingston. The sign located on Highway 111 near Rickman reads “Bank of Livingston. Borrow $27,000. Payback 0.” The billboard alludes to the unaccounted missing money from the Livingston Police Department. A suspect was unable to be identified by District Attorney Bryant Dunaway. Dunaway ... Read More »

Livingston Mayor Curtis Hayes said the city will follow District Attorney Bryant Dunaway’s call for an outside group to conduct an inventory of the police department. “Captain Smith has been working with the DA’s assistant today on doing a full inventory, so this is quickly coming,” Hayes said. “Also, I’ve been in contact with the Comptroller’s Office. Hayes said the ... Read More »

A State Comptroller’s investigation on missing funds from the Livingston Police Department is in the final stages. City Attorney John Meadows said the investigation remains ongoing as additional records have been obtained by subpoena. Meadows said a timeline on a final report is unknown at this time. “I was able to speak with one of the representatives from General (Bryant) Dunaway’s ... Read More »

Cookeville police are trying to reinforce the importance of the hands-free law through extra patrols targeting those violating the law. Traffic Captain Jeff Johnson said that the department saw a 17.8 percent increase in traffic crashes last year. Johnson said that cell phone use one of the top causes. “It’s a habit that people have to break as far as ... Read More »

Livingston has been awarded a $329,000 state grant that will bring several additions to the police department. UCDD Deputy Director Tommy Lee said the money will be used for eight used patrol vehicles, paving of the parking lot and overtime pay for officers. “In late December, the Tennessee Department of Health announced the confinement facilities grant, and the purpose of ... Read More »

Cookeville’s Water Quality Control Department will expand sewer service up Highway 70 E near South Dry Valley Road. Director Ronnie Kelly said that a church asked the department to be put on gravity sewer after some septic issues. “Copperfield Development that was developed a few years ago extended the sewer about halfway up to there 270. And we’ve looked at ... Read More »

Livingston Police are having to work extra shifts, and leadership are patrolling: the impacts of the latest COVID surge. Mayor Curtis Hayes said officers and their families are being hit hard, leaving shifts understaffed. Hayes said he looked into a city employee vaccine mandate because he wants to protect his people. “We’re just filling the gaps,” Hayes said. “The great ... 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 »

McMinnville’s Yellow Dot Program event last week got such positive results, McMinnville Police want to do it again. The program provides information on an individual’s medical condition to be kept in the car’s glove compartment. McMinnville Police Lieutenant Mark Mara said that he heard from many people about their relief at becoming a part of the life-saving program.  “It’s a ... Read More »