Tech Police Address Rising Distracted Walking Risks
The Tennessee Tech Police Department reports an increase in safety complaints, urging students to look up from their phones and stay aware of their surroundings while walking on campus. Tennessee Tech Police Department Captain Mark Hillis said the department is working with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office to distribute public service announcements regarding pedestrian safety. […]
Highway Safety Honors Smithville Officer Best Of Year
The Tennessee Highway Safety Office recognize a Smithville Police Officer for his dedicated traffic safety work. Smithville Officer Peyton Young said his chief and a member of the Tennessee Highway Safety Office nominated him for the award. Young said he has worked slowing down drivers speeding in the community, pulling them over and issuing citations […]
Fairfield Glade Increases Patrols With Booze It Lose It Campaign
The Fairfield Glade Police Department is partnering with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office in the “Booze it and Lose It” campaign to reduce impaired-driving during the New Years week. Fairfield Glade Police Department Patrol Captain Fred Sherrill said the number of impaired drivers tends to go up during the holiday season, as people usually attend […]
Cumberland Deputy Awarded Tennessee Officer Of Year
Cumberland County Deputy Shawn Aytes has been named Officer of the Year by the Tennessee Highway Safety Office. Aytes recently completed the Emergency Medical Responders program, which is an intensive course to complete. Aytes was able to complete the course even though, two days into the course, he lost his 19-year-old son. Aytes said working […]
Older Driver Safety Focus This Week Across UC, State
The Tennessee Highway Safety Office spreading older driver safety awareness this week in an attempt to reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, drivers over the age of 70 have higher fatality rates per 1,000 crashes compared to middle-aged drivers. Livingston Police Chief Ray Smith said accidents tend to […]
Sparta Police Checking Car Seats, To Promote Safety
The Sparta Police Department is now offering appointments to make sure families are using child car seats properly.
Free Child Seat Check In McMinnville Saturday
A free chance to get your child safety seat checked in Warren County Saturday. The McMinnville-Warren County Child Passenger Safety Coalition will be checking seats from Noon until 2pm at McMinnville’s Milner Recreation Center. Local police and other agencies will be on hand to check the security and installation. The Tennessee Highway Safety Office estimates […]
Cookeville Police Performing Extra Patrols During Super Bowl
The Cookeville Police Department will partner with The Tennessee Highway Safety Office to perform saturation patrols throughout the Super Bowl. Lieutenant Anthony Leonard said extra officers will be on the streets watching closely for drivers showing any signs that they are impaired. He said drunk driving is common year-round, but can be particularly common around […]
McMinnville Officer Awarded For Work As Child Car Seat Technician
A McMinnville Police Officer honored as the Child Passenger Seat Technician of the Year. Officer Toby Lewis said he won the award for his presence at various car seat safety events put on by the McMinnville Police Department. Lewis said keeping the community and its children safer makes it all worth the effort. “Hopefully they’ll […]
Algood Police Hosting Fall Shred To Safely Destroy Sensitive Documents
Algood residents can get rid of sensitive documents like tax documents, and old bills safely Saturday at City Hall. Police Chief Dale Armour said the idea began after discussions with Mayor Lisa Chapman-Fowler earlier this year. During presentations and classes supporting the Fraud Event for seniors, a shred truck was mentioned. “It’s actually good for […]
