Sparta Police Participating In Speeding Campaign
The Sparta Police Department is participating in a speeding enforcement campaign to promote safety and reduce speeding. Sparta Police Chief Nick Dunn said speeding is the main cause of fatalities in crashes. According to the Tennessee Department of Homeland Security, White County has already had three fatal crashes this year. Dunn said three is too […]
Inflation Leads Sparta Increase In Court Costs
Sparta will increase ticket costs for court sessions, to combat the inflation of court materials. The previous court ticket cost is $133.75 and will be increased to $180.00. Sparta Police Chief Nick Dunn said the city was losing money performing court sessions. “It’s been slowly creeping up on us,” Dunn said. “With the way everything […]
Sparta’s Auxiliary Officer Program Starting Well
Sparta’s new auxiliary police officer program off to an even better start than expected. The program aims to supplement the city’s officer shortage. Sparta Police Chief Nick Dunn said in the first month, one officer has already been hired and many inquiries from several other officers. “With a reserve officer, if they’re not post certified, […]
Sparta Police Continue To Struggle With Hiring Officers, Working On Strategy
Sparta Police Chief Nick Dunn said the city continues to struggle to bring in new officers. Dunn said he is having to hire uncertified officers, which puts the new recruits a year out before they can be on the streets. Dunn said pay is another big issue keeping them from hiring, because the city cannot […]
Sparta Police Department Working To Address Low Number Of Officers
Sparta Police Chief Nick Dunn told Aldermen during a Thursday night work session the lack of officers and new certified applicants are hurting the department. Dunn said the city’s low pay compared to nearby areas continues to impact the city. He said he also lacks the ability to give new applicants higher starting wages based […]
Sparta Police Ask City Council For More Officers And Higher Pay
Sparta Police asked the City Council Thursday night to help with increased pay and the hiring of more officers. Sparta Police Chief Nick Dunn and Assistant Chief Brent Copeland addressed the Council. This after Dunn and another officer responded to a disturbance Saturday night where shots were fired. Dunn said that made him realize the […]
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 […]
