Algood Police Holding Retail Theft Seminar Wednesday
The Algood Police Department is holding a retail theft seminar Wednesday to train law enforcement, private security, and retail owners on identifying organized theft before it happens. Algood Police Chief Dale Armour said organized retail theft has become more common nationwide. He said the perpetrators may travel from city to city stealing hundreds of dollars […]
Police Trying To Get Those Entering Algood To Slow Down
The Algood Police Department implementing educational tactics to combat speeding on Dry Valley Road and Mirandy Road. Police Chief Dale Armour said the city has purchased two large, digital signs to warn drivers that they might be speeding. He said on Dry Valley Road, the speed limit drops when drivers enter Algood city limits, but […]
New Stop Signs On Algood’s Main Street Making Positive Impact
New four-way stops along Algood’s Main Street appear to be working to lower speeds in the area. Algood Police Chief Dale Armour said the four-way stops at 4th Avenue as well as at 2nd Avenue have done just what the city had hoped. He said the changes took residents some getting used to, but the […]
Algood Updating Payment Software, Morrison Said Money Savings
Online utility and property tax payments will be easier and more cost-efficient after the Algood City Council approved a proposal to update the city’s payment software Tuesday night. City Administrator Keith Morrison said the city expects this to save residents money when they pay online or through credit card. “This is a service that will […]
Algood Police Partners With The State For Holiday Booze It And Lose It
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 […]
Algood Fire Department Respond To Early Morning Structure Fires
The Algood Fire Department responded to multiple structure fires Friday morning on Wall Street. The department initially received the call at 1:55am. The three buildings were structures outside of residential homes. Algood Fire Chief David Judd said the threat to nearby houses was high. “When I arrived on scene we had heavy fire involvement of […]
Algood To Purchase Extra Vehicle This Year To Avoid Ford Price Increase In 2024
Algood City Council voted Tuesday night to purchase two additional Ford Explorers and a pickup truck this year to avoid the price hike expected at Ford in 2024. City Administrator Keith Morrison said the price will increase by at least $10,000 per vehicle in 2024. Morrison said the city has ordered two explorers for the […]
Algood Police Hosting Fall Shred To Safely Destroy Sensitive Documents
Algood residents can get rid of sensitive documents like tax documents, and old bills safely Saturday at City Hall. Police Chief Dale Armour said the idea began after discussions with Mayor Lisa Chapman-Fowler earlier this year. During presentations and classes supporting the Fraud Event for seniors, a shred truck was mentioned. “It’s actually good for […]
Algood Police Adds New K-9 To Department, First In Years
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 […]
Algood And Cookeville PD Partner For $2M Radio System Upgrade
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 […]
