Topic: speeding

Tennessee Governor’s Highway Safety Office Partners with Law Enforcement

April 9, 2013 |

“More Cops. More Stops.” Campaign Aims to Save Lives on Tennessee Roadways

Nashville, TN – In an effort to save lives on Tennessee’s roadways, local law enforcement agencies across the state will be out in force beginning April 12th through April 15th, and from April 19th through April 22nd, as part of the “More Cops. More Stops.” campaign to crack down on drivers who are speeding, driving while under the influence or distracted, or not wearing seat belts.

Breaking traffic safety laws has deadly consequences. «Read the rest of this article»

Clarksville Police Department Saturation Patrol Statistics from March 29th-30th, 2013

April 4, 2013 |

Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Police Department conducted impaired driving saturation patrols March 22nd and 23rd, 2013 partially funded by the Governor’s Highway Safety Office .

During this time, there were 115 vehicles stopped and 133 charges issued.

Clarksville Police saturation patrol. (Photo by CPD-Jim Knoll)

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Clarksville Police Department Saturation Patrol Statistics from March 22nd-23rd, 2013

March 27, 2013 |

Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Police Department conducted impaired driving saturation patrols March 22nd and 23rd, 2013 partially funded by the Governor’s Highway Safety Office .

During this time, there were 119 vehicles stopped and 145 charges issued.

Clarksville Police saturation patrol. (Photo by CPD-Jim Knoll)

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Clarksville-Montgomery County St. Patrick’s Weekend DUI Blitz

March 19, 2013 |

Clarksville, TN – Law enforcement had a highly visible presence over the St Patrick’s Day weekend. On Friday and Saturday nights there was a combination of Sobriety Checkpoints and saturation patrols on the roadways around Montgomery County.

Officers from Tennessee Highway Patrol, Clarksville Police Department, Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, Dover Police Department, and Austin Peay State University were part of the team effort to ensure to reduce injuries and save lives on the roads of Clarksville-Montgomery County.

St. Patrick’s Weekend DUI Blitz. (Photo by CPD-Jim Knoll)

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Tennessee Highway Patrol announces 2012 Trooper of the Year

March 4, 2013 |

Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) named Trooper Nathan W. Hall the 2012 Trooper of the Year at a special award ceremony held Thursday evening in Murfreesboro, TN. Trooper Hall earned the honor after preventing a possible suicide attempt by a juvenile last December in Sullivan County.

“Trooper Hall is a great example of what is expected of a Tennessee State Trooper. He’s professional, courageous, works hard and has a positive attitude. His actions on the night of December 16th, 2012 were nothing short of heroic. Trooper Hall is an outstanding representative of our agency and deserves the Trooper of the Year recognition,” Colonel Tracy Trott said.

Nathan W. Hall named 2012 Trooper of the Year

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Clarksville Police Traffic Enforcement Special Statistics on Wilma Rudolph Boulevard for February 27th, 2013

March 2, 2013 |

Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Police Patrol and Traffic Enforcement Officers were out in force Wednesday, February 27th on Wilma Rudolph Boulevard between 3:00pm and 5:00pm in an effort to reduce crashes.

During this time, police issued 59 citations. «Read the rest of this article»

Clarksville Police are using Crash Statistics to Target and Reduce Crashes in Clarksville

February 11, 2013 |

Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Police Department is performing increased traffic enforcement, during the peak crash times between 4:00pm and 5:00pm, on Fort Campbell Boulevard every Thursday and Friday.

The traffic special to reduce crashes on Fort Campbell Boulevard during the peak hours of 4:00pm–5:00pm yielded the following results: «Read the rest of this article»

Clarksville Police Department “More Cops, More Stops” Saturation Patrol Statistics from February 1st to 3rd, 2013

February 4, 2013 |

Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Police Department conducted impaired driving saturation patrols February 1st, 2nd and 3rd, 2013 partially funded by the Governor’s Highway Safety Office, “More Cops, More Stops” program.

During this time, there were 189 vehicles stopped and 233 charges issued.
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Clarksville Police reports Man Runs from Officers, crashes on Riverside Drive

February 4, 2013 |

Clarksville, TN – On February 3rd, 2012, a little after midnight, Clarksville Police Officer David Sohn was in the area of O’ Charley’s on Riverside Drive and clocked a silver Dodge pickup, using radar,  traveling 86 miles per hour on Riverside Drive.

Due to the high rate of speed of the pickup, Officer Sohn radioed to see if any other vehicles in the area could get behind the vehicle and attempt a traffic stop.

Silver Dodge pickup was speeding down Riverside Drive, when the driver lost control and crashed into a retaining wall at the intersection of Crossland Avenue. (Photo by CPD)

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Clarksville Police update on Wanted Burglar Ray Anthony Farmer

February 2, 2013 |

Clarksville, TN – After the story was published yesterday, Clarksville Police received calls from a business in Joelton Tennessee and the Henry County Sheriff’s Office implicating Ray Anthony Farmer in burglaries which occurred in their community.

Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1000.00  for information leading to the arrest of Ray Farmer. Please call Crime Stoppers at 931.645.TIPS (8477) with any information.

Photo of Henry County’s December burglary.

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