Topic: Mike Walker

THP continues to use enforcement campaigns to improve safety

January 30, 2010 |

Traffic Fatalities Declined Again in 2009

NASHVILLE — Preliminary figures indicate the number of traffic fatalities on Tennessee roadways declined sharply again in 2009. The Tennessee Department of Safety (TDOS) and the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) are dedicated to continuing that trend in 2010.  This year, the Tennessee Highway Patrol will once again participate in several enforcement initiatives aimed at saving lives in Tennessee.

Preliminary figures show that traffic fatalities declined from 1,043 in 2008 to 962 in 2009.

“We are confident our safety campaigns, which focus on rigorous enforcement and education, are clearly making an impact in saving lives, but we can’t afford to become complacent,” said Safety Commissioner Dave Mitchell. “Governor Phil Bredesen has made it clear that safe communities are one of his top priorities, and that includes safer highways.  Every life counts and the only acceptable number of deaths on our roads is zero.” «Read the rest of this article»

The THP supports Project C.O.P.S. Blue Light

December 7, 2009 |

Display a Blue Candle to Remember Slain Officers

NASHVILLE -The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) encourages Tennesseans to support C.O.P.S. (Concerns of Police Survivors) this holiday season by displaying a blue light in your home or office window.

A blue light, candle or holiday decoration honors and remembers those law enforcement officers who have given their lives in service to their profession and thanks those who continue to work America’s dangerous streets and highways every day of the year.

THP and the Tennessee Department of Safety strongly support C.O.P.S. Colonel Mike Walker has asked each captain in the Highway Patrol’s district offices and scale complexes to display at least one blue light during the month of December. A blue candle is displayed in the Colonel’s office at Foster Avenue in Nashville and at his home in support of the effort.

“The holiday season is an especially tough time for families who have recently lost loved ones. The same rings true in the law enforcement family,” he said . “We need to remind everyone to place a blue light in their holiday decorations or window as a sign of thanks to law enforcement officers who are working to keep our communities and highways safe, and as a reminder of those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice.” «Read the rest of this article»

THP urges motorists beware: Drunk Driving will not be tolerated!

October 30, 2009 |

Don’t let Halloween Turn into a Horror Story

NASHVILLE — Halloween is a fun night for both children and adults, but the Tennessee Department of Safety (TDOS) and Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) remind parents, children and especially motorists to do their part to make sure that everyone gets home safely.  The celebration can quickly turn into a real night of horror if someone is hurt by a carless or impaired driver.

“With Halloween falling on a Saturday this year, we want to make sure revelers aren’t taking the party to the roadways, putting trick-or-treaters and responsible motorists at risk,” said Department of Safety Commissioner Dave Mitchell.  “Law enforcement officers throughout Tennessee will be out in full force arresting and removing drunk drivers from our roadways.”

Halloween is a particularly deadly night due to drunk drivers. «Read the rest of this article»

THP Gears Up for Back to School Enforcement

August 9, 2009 |

Tennessee Highway Patrol Reminds Motorists to be Safe in the School Zone

Nashville – The Tennessee Highway Patrol is working to make sure that school children are safe in the school zone. As thousands of students of all ages return to the classroom on foot and in school buses, motorists need to be extra cautious in and around schools zones.

“One of the first lessons a child learns as they begin their formal education is how to be safe going to and from school,” stated Department of Safety Commissioner Dave Mitchell. “The goal of the Tennessee Highway Patrol is to help local law enforcement and schools protect children from drivers who may be distracted, impatient or careless.” «Read the rest of this article»

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