McMinnville Police Officer Is THSO Technician Of Year
A McMinnville police officer honored as the Tennessee Highway Safety Office’s Technician of the Year for completing the most child car seat inspections in the state. Master Patrol Officer Mark Mara said the award is proof that the Car Seat Coalition is working as it should. Mara said the coalition is a partnership between McMinnville […]
McMinnville PD Promotes Pedestrian Safety During Busy Fall Season
McMinnville Police Department reminding all of us to keep an eye out for walkers, runners, and those getting out of cars as Pedestrian Safety Month wraps up. McMinnville Patrol Officer Mark Mara said with more citizens outside during the fall, people can often wonder into traffic without drivers noticing. Mara said pedestrians have the right-of-way. […]
McMinnville Police Department Joins Regional “Operation Southern Slow Down”
McMinnville Police Department participates in “Operation Southern Slowdown” this week to further their efforts to reduce speeding-related accidents. They join districts in Tennessee, Alabama, Florida, and South Carolina to better prepare officers and spread awareness about the dangers of speeding. McMinnville Patrol Officer Mark Mara said his department has run independent campaigns in past years […]
Long Holiday Weekend Brings Emphasized Warnings Against Drunk Driving
Drunk driving is even more of a concern this year with New Year’s celebrations expected to occur on Friday, Saturday, and even Sunday nights. McMinnville Police Department’s Mark Mara said that in order to keep everyone safe, it’s important to plan ahead with your celebrations. “It’s discouraging because it doesn’t matter if they’re caught by […]
Law Enforcement Increasing Presence To Prevent Halloween Drunk Driving This Weekend
Law enforcement officials expecting an increase in drunk drivers on Halloween weekend. McMinnville Officer Mark Mara said many times people don’t realize how inebriated they are when they leave their locations after drinking. He said not only can this have legal consequences, but sometimes something more serious. “A couple of years ago we actually had […]
McMinnville PD Hosting Car Seat Inspection Event
McMinnville Police Department is hosting another child passenger seat inspection day this Saturday. The event is set up Lieutenant Mark Mara said the event sees some 60 to 70 percent of car seats installed incorrectly. “The most common mistake that they make is one they don’t have enough time to do it correctly,” Mara said. […]
