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Tennessee Deputy Killed in Vehicle Collision

Deputy Stephen Reece was behind the wheel of his department vehicle when he collided with another motorist in a van at an intersection.

Tennessee SRO Opens Camp for Special Needs Girls

After a school resource officer with the Nashville Metro Police Department learned a girl with special needs at her school was being held out of a camp sponsored in part by the local FOP, she decided to spend her own money and time to create a camp for girls like her.

Tennessee Officer Struck by Vehicle at Traffic Stop

An officer with the Gallatin (TN) Police Department who was struck by a passing vehicle during a traffic stop on Friday is "awake and alert," the agency said on Facebook.

Tennessee Department Announces Increased Patrols for Halloween

There will be an increase in the number of officers with the Mt. Juliet (TN) Police Department on patrol on the final day of October as the agency seeks to ensure the safety of adults and children celebrating Halloween.

Tennessee Officers Help Celebrate Teen's Birthday Party

Several law enforcement agencies from Eastern Tennessee surprised a teen who aspires to be a police officer despite having cerebral palsy by dropping by his birthday party.

Tennessee Department Opens $1.4M Training Facility

Existing officers and potential recruits with the Johnson City (TN) Police Department now have a new facility in which they will receive academy and in-service training following a ribbon-cutting ceremony late last week.

Tennessee Officer Recovering After Being Struck by Car

An officer with the Chattanooga Police Department suffered an injury to the hand when the driver of a vehicle reportedly accelerated and struck the officer before crashing into a tree and a utility pole.

Tennessee Deputy Wounded, Suspect Dead in Memphis Gunfight

A deputy with the Shelby County (TN) Sheriff's Office was wounded and a gunman was killed in a gunfight in Memphis on Wednesday afternoon.

Video: TN Officers Save Man Attempting to Jump from Bridge

A deputy with the Knox County (TN) Sheriff's Office and a Knoxville Police lieutenant used quick reflexes and sheer strength to save a young man attempting to jump from a bridge earlier this year.

Tennessee Officer Shoots Man Who Reportedly Struck Him With Vehicle

An officer with the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department who was struck by a suspect driving a Chrysler 300 sedan early Saturday morning fired on the subject, wounding him.