Police Chief Asks For Support, Stray Animal Cases Increase
Livingston Police Chief Ray Smith asked the Board of Aldermen Monday night to consider allocating funds in the upcoming budget to assist local animal rescue groups. Smith said the groups have increasingly been helpful in assisting police with the growing number of abandoned animals inside Livingston. Smith said Livingston currently operates without animal control, leaving […]
Official: LA Lockdown Thursday Due To Disgruntled Parent
Livingston Academy’s shutdown on Thursday was due to a disgruntled parent, according to the Livingston Police Department. According the department, the lockdown was initiated after an individual arrived to pick up a student. Upon review, school officials determined the individual was not listed on the approved pickup list. As part of standard school safety procedures, […]
Chief Cautions Drivers, Parents On Busy Friday Halloween
Livingston Police warns drivers and parents to be mindful Friday night, as safety remains a priority on Halloween. Police Chief Ray Smith said extra deputies will patrol the town, assuring children and traffic remain visible. Smith said he encourages parents to keep their children close. Smith said the weekend holiday can lead to higher volumes […]
School Zone Speeding, Distractions Common Mistakes
With the start of the school year, Livingston Police Chief Ray Smith said it is important to emphasize safe driving through school zones. Smith said during the first week of school, kids are usually excited to meet new friends and teachers. That can mean they are not paying attention. Smith said one of the most […]
Livingston Police Helping With Bus Safety
The Livingston Police Department will escort school buses to ensure the safety of students getting off the bus to start the school year. Livingston Police Chief Ray Smith said the last thing anyone wants is a child getting hit by a vehicle. Smith said the department is working with the school to ensure the safety […]
Police: UC Kids Still Left In Cars On Hot Days
With temperatures over 90 again Wednesday, an Upper Cumberland Police Chief said his department still gets calls about children unattended in a hot car. Livingston Police Chief Ray Smith said the calls come a handful of times each year. Smith said leaving a child in a car during this time of year is irresponsible. “At […]
Livingston Police Looking For New Officers
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 […]
Livingston PD Crowded, Lease Out Additional Office Space
The Livingston Police Department will lease additional downtown space to alleviate overcrowding in the current building. Livingston Police Chief Ray Smith said between the city’s growth and new personnel mandates from the state, the current building has reached its capacity. He said a building next to the existing facility has been identified for the expansion. […]
Overton Schools Looking To Add SRO For REACH Academy
The Overton County School Board wants to add a School Resource Officer at REACH Academy. Director of Schools Donnie Holman said REACH Academy is a three-component school housed in a building on the Livingston Academy Campus. He said it functions as a behavioral school, alternative school, and a credit recovery school. He said when Governor […]
Upper Cumberland Police Chiefs Say Patience And Focus Keys to School Zone Safety
Local law enforcement said you can increase safety in school zones by leaving early and being mindful not only of your driving, but other vehicles and pedestrians in school zones. Sparta Police Chief Nick Dunn said his department is seeing more wrecks due to distracted driving and speeding. Dunn said the department has assigned more […]
