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. […]
Livingston South Church Street Project Delayed By Manholes
Livingston’s South Church Street Project has been delayed for a second time in 2024 to prepare precast manholes. Livingston Mayor Curtis Hayes said the company the city is working with believes they can have the manholes ready in three to four weeks. The precast holes are designed to be assembled above ground and lowered into […]
Fire Chief: Leave Early, Pack Necessities If You Have To Go Out
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 […]
DA Office Back Working With Livingston On Police Department
District Attorney Bryant Dunaway’s Office will return to assist with a full inventory of the Livingston Police Department. That’s according to former Police Captain Ray Smith. Smith was introduced as the Interim Police Chief at Monday night’s Board of Aldermen meeting. He replaces Greg Etheredge who resigned over the weekend following multiple issues outlined in […]
Several Case Dismissals Could Result From LPD Mishandling Of Evidence
Every criminal case that has came through the Livingston Police Department in the past three years could be in question by the lack of evidence oversight. That is according to Local Attorney Brett Knight who practices in Overton County. Knight said he and other local attorneys received a letter last week from the District Attorney’s […]
State Comptroller Finds Issues In Livingston PD Operations
The State Comptroller’s Office released a report Thursday critical of operations inside the Livingston Police Department. The report said at least $27,000 is missing from the department and officials, including Police Chief Greg Etheredge, were slow to report the missing money to state officials, as required by law. The money was kept in safes in […]
Livingston Police Department Looking For School Resource Officer
Livingston Police Department is on the hunt for a new School Resource Officer (SRO). Police Chief Greg Etheredge said the job will entail both roles in schools and in patrols. He said they are looking for a youth-friendly, people person, dedicated to the community. “It is not just ‘I’m standing there in the buildings walking […]
Livingston Focusing On Public Safety Over Next 12 Months
Livingston’s new budget looks to emphasize public safety in the city over the next 12 months. Mayor Curtis Hayes said the city is growing and it is time to make sure citizens get proper fire and police protection. Hayes said raising the hourly wage for 10 patrol officers to $15.50 will be a key piece […]
New Directives For Handling Cash Within Livingston PD
The Livingston Police Department has new directives for property procedures related to seized cash and evidence. The directive came down from Police Chief Greg Etheredge who worked on the changes over the last two months with MTAS Police Management Consultant Rex Barton. Barton presented the procedure changes to the Livingston Board of Mayor and Aldermen […]
Multiple Entities Investigating Missing Money At Livingston PD
District Attorney Bryant Dunaway, the TBI and the Comptroller’s Office are investigating the disappearance of money from the Livingston Police Department. Dunaway said Police Chief Greg Etheredge notified him of the missing funds about two or three weeks. “I don’t have an exact number, but it is reported that it is several thousands dollars,” Dunaway […]
