Tennessee Law Enforcement Agencies Earn Statewide, National Honors
Friday, August 28, 2009 | 10:06am
Awards Recognize 55 Agencies Across State
NASHVILLE –The Tennessee Department of Transportation Governor’s Highway Safety Office today announced the winners of the 5th Annual Law Enforcement Challenge. The Law Enforcement Challenge is presented to law enforcement agencies across the state by the Governor’s Highway Safety Office. It recognizes outstanding performances by law enforcement agencies and officers from across the state.
“From child passenger safety to impaired driving campaigns, police agencies across Tennessee utilize a wide variety of programs to increase safety in their communities,” said Governor Phil Bredesen. “Their dedication saves countless lives each year and this recognition both by the state and nation.”
A total of 55 awards were presented during a ceremony at the Music City Sheraton Hotel in Nashville on August 28. Nationally, Tennessee agencies earned five top honors. Regardless of type or size, all of the agencies that applied were considered for these awards.
“The National Law Enforcement Challenge honors the good work of our police agencies,” said TDOT Commissioner Gerald Nicely. “It also provides an incentive for law enforcement agencies to reach new heights, set comprehensive goals, and to share their experiences. These enforcement and education efforts help make our roads safer and help improve the driving habits of Tennessee motorists.”
The Law Enforcement Challenge is an annual competition designed to recognize and reward the best overall traffic safety programs across the state and across the country as judged by the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP). Similar sizes and types of agencies are judged on their local efforts to enforce laws and educate the public about the dangers of driving impaired and speeding as well as the importance of occupant protection. The thirty-one winning safety programs combined officer training, public information and enforcement to reduce crashes and injuries within their jurisdictions.
GHSO Director Kendell Poole reminded the group of law enforcement representatives that there are no losers in this competition, “Everyone here today is a winner. Each day, the law enforcement officers in Tennessee work to save lives and reduce the frequency and severity of injuries on our highways. The awards presented today illustrate not only the achievements made in highway safety but our appreciation for your work.”
A list of state and national winners is attached to this release.
For more information about TDOT’s Governor’s Highway Safety Office, go the to TDOT web site at www.state.tn.us/tdot.
National Challenge Winners:
Municipal 1 -8 Officers Middleton Police Department 3rd Place
Sheriff’s 1 – 20 Officers Lauderdale Co. Sheriff’s Office 1st Place
Sheriff’s 1 – 20 Officers Hardin Co. Sheriff’s Office 3rd Place
Municipal 36-45 Officers Crossville Police Department 1st Place
Municipal 36-45 Officers Union City Police Department 3rd Place
Sheriff’s 31-50 Officers Fayette Co. Sheriff’s Office 1st Place (tie)
Sheriff’s 31-50 Officers Tipton Co. Sheriff’s Office 1st Place (tie)
Municipal 66-100 Officers Cookeville Police Department 2nd Place
Municipal 101-250 Officers Franklin Police Department 3rd Place
Sheriff’s 401–1,000 Officers Shelby Co. Sheriff’s Office 3rd Place
State Police 501-1,000 Officers Tennessee Highway Patrol 2nd Place
Military Police Fort Campbell 3rd Place
Multi-Jurisdictional Cumberland Region Networks 1st Place
Multi-Jurisdictional C.A.R.E. Network 3rd Place
Commercial Motor Vehicle Tennessee Highway Patrol
State Challenge Winners:
Category 1-10 Officers
3rd Place Estill Springs Police Department
2nd Place Dover Police Department
1st Place Middleton Police Department
Category 11-25 Officers
3rd Place Bolivar Police Department
2nd Place Hardin County Sheriff’s Office
1st Place Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Office
Category 26-50 Officers
3rd Place Brownsville Police Department
2nd Place Martin Police Department
1st Place Crossville Police Department
Category 51-100 Officers
3rd Place Brentwood Police Department
2nd Place Gallatin Police Department
1st Place Cookeville Police Department
Category 101-250 Officers
3rd Place Johnson City Police Department
2nd Place Bartlett Police Department
1st Place Franklin Police Department
Category 251-500 Officers
2nd Place Chattanooga Police Department
1st Place Knoxville Police Department
Category 501-1,000 Officers
1st Place Shelby County Sheriff’s Office
Category 1,001-2,000 Officers
1st Place Metro-Nashville Police Department
Category 2,001 or more Officers
1st Place Memphis Police Department
Category TN Highway Patrol Districts
3rd Place - District 4 Memphis
2nd Place District 7 Lawrenceburg
1st Place District 5 Fall Branch
Category Multi-Jurisdictional
2nd Place CARE Network
1st Place Cumberland Region Networks
Category Military Police
1st Place Fort Campbell
Category Universities
3rd Place University of the South
2nd Place University of Tennessee at Martin
1st Place East Tennessee State University
Special Category Awards:
Rookie of the Year Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Office
Occupant Protection Gallatin Police Department
Impaired Driving Crossville Police Department
Speed Awareness Cookeville Police Department
Child Passenger Safety Cookeville Police Department
Underage Alcohol Prevention Benton Police Department
Technology Award Gallatin Police Department
Bicycle / Pedestrian Award Gallatin Police Department
Commercial Motor Vehicle Knoxville Police Department
Motorcycle Safety Award Alcoa Police Department
Director’s Cup Cookeville Police Department
Challenge Championship Benton Police Department
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