Monterey Police Searching For New Detective
The Monterey Police Department trying to fill a detective position that has been vacant for two months. Monterey Police Chief Bill Randolph said they are currently reviewing the second round of applicants. Randolph said that the search to fill the position has gone slow. “I’m just not sure everybody is looking for a career in […]
Monterey Raising Starting Pay For Police Officers
Monterey will raise the starting pay for police officers to $18 per hour to help attract and retain more officers. Police Chief Bill Randolph said retaining officers was never a problem in the past. However, in the last several years, the pool of certified officers looking for work has thinned out. He said the Tennessee […]
Monterey Police Department Hoping To Hire Three Officers Before New Year
The Monterey Police Department is looking to fill two open positions with the hope of hiring three officers in the next several weeks. Police Chief Bill Randolph said hiring officers has become more of a challenge in recent years. Randolph said they lost an officer to the Highway Patrol after that department offered a major […]
What Police Departments Consider Before Pursuing A Vehicle
How do police departments determine when or when not to pursue a vehicle? The question comes after a recent police pursuit of a stolen vehicle in Monterey that was called off due to public safety. Sparta Police Chief Doug Goff said his officers consider several factors. “We consider the nature of the offense, road conditions, […]
Monterey Police Chief Says License Cameras Will Help Keep Town Safe
Monterey Police Chief Bill Randolph said he requested the purchase of license plate cameras to identify stolen or wanted vehicles. Randolph said the cameras are connected to databases. They alert an officer’s phone when reported tags enter the town. “We’ve recovered several of them over the last few years without any car readers just by […]
Monterey’s New K-9 Locates Meth, Cannabis During Traffic Stop
A traffic stop in Monterey results in the arrest of a suspected drug dealer carrying 17 grams of meth, 20 grams of cannabis, scales and bags for resale. According to the Putnam County Sheriff’s Department Jackie Norrod of Monterey was booked at the Putnam County Jail. Norrod faces charges under the Meth Free Tennessee Drug Act […]
Monterey Police In Need Of Part-Time Officer
The Monterey Police Department is running ads and taking applications to try and staff a part-time officer position. Police Chief Bill Randolph said the most difficult part of filling this position is finding someone certified to be an officer who wants to work part-time. Randolph said the need comes from having an officer who might […]
