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Patrol

Video: Tennessee Officer Rams Wrong-Way Vehicle to Protect Motorists

On March 26, Officer Cliff Thompson made a split-second decision to crash his patrol car into a vehicle driven by Sandra Sharpe, 59, of Nashville, who was traveling south in a northbound lane on I-65 near Moores Lane, according to a Brentwood Police Department news release.

April 2, 2015

Patrol

Tennessee Motorist Cited for Using Flashlights as Headlights

Officials say a Sweetwater resident was pulled over twice in an 18 hour period for driving after dark with only flashlights used to light up the road.

February 9, 2015

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Tennessee Detective Dies from Injuries Sustained in January Crash

Starrett was injured in a wreck on January 23 while rushing to the scene of a fatal crash. He was transported to UT Medical Center where he underwent multiple surgeries.

February 1, 2015

Patrol

Video: 28 African-American Memphis Officers Face Demotion

Fifteen years ago, the officers won a lawsuit against City of Memphis that found promotion tests were discriminatory toward African-Americans and women. A judge agreed and those officers were promoted.

January 23, 2015

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Nashville Officer Wounded, Robbery Suspect Killed in Apartment Shooting

A Metro Nashville police officer was shot and a 16-year-old suspect was killed in an incident in south Nashville Sunday night.

December 15, 2014

Patrol

Video: Memphis Officer Suspended Over Rap Video

A Memphis police officer was placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of an investigation into a rap video in which the officer allegedly appears alongside suspected members of a local gang.

December 2, 2014

Technology

Video: Tennessee Sheriff's Office Pays Ransom for Case Files

Officials with the Dickson (Tenn.) County Sheriff's Office said they had to pay a ransom after malware locked them out of thousands of their case files. "It's a very bad feeling to be the victim instead of the investigator," said the agency's IT director.

November 13, 2014

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Tennessee Detective Dies From Heart Attack

He was directing traffic at an extremely congested intersection when he suddenly collapsed at approximately 8:50 am. An event participant used his radio to call out an "officer down" and medics arrived approximately one minute later. He was transported to a local hospital where he suffered a second, massive heart attack.

November 5, 2014

Patrol

Video: Tennessee Deputy Killed in Pursuit Crash

Dep. Darrell Perritt of the Maury County (Tenn.) Sheriff's Department was killed in a crash early Tuesday morning in Spring Hill while responding to help another deputy involved in a pursuit.

November 4, 2014

Patrol

Tennessee Man Accused of Threatening to Join Islamic State and Kill Officer

A man arrested on suspicion of drunk driving told a Nashville officer, "I am going to join ISIS and when I do, you will be the first person I kill."

September 19, 2014

Special Units

Spirit of Blue Presents Grant to Franklin PD on Grand Ole Opry Stage

The Spirit of Blue Foundation presented a safety equipment grant to the Franklin (Tenn.) Police Department on the stage of the Grand Ole Opry. Country music star Craig Morgan led the Opry and its guests in honoring law enforcement officers at a recent show. The grant will be used to purchase ballistic helmets for the Franklin SWAT team.

August 26, 2014

Patrol

Memphis Police Fight Pension Cuts

Memphis public safety personnel continue to call in sick, fighting proposed cuts to retirement health benefits.

July 27, 2014