Cookeville, you have shown up for our dispatchers! Your recognition and encouragement means so much to them as they work tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure the safety and well-being of our community and officers. Your support truly makes a difference!
Thank You
Last night Sgt. Shrum and Officer Konow got to show Cub Scout Pack 156 around at the police department. The kids got to spend some time learning about our new SWAT Terradyne!
Officer Vaughn and Officer Konow are ready to hand out eggs at the 4th Annual Hello Spring Market at the Cookeville Fairgrounds! Find them and say hello!
This week we are hosting a 40 hour Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) course.
CIT works to improve outcomes for people living with mental health challenges who encounter law enforcement or other first responders. #NeverStopLearning
***Travel Advisory***
This weekend will be Cookeville’s 2018 Fall FunFest.
Beginning September 7th at 8:00 AM road closures will begin and continue through September 9th at 12:00 AM. Road closures are highlighted in blue. Please plan accordingly and enjoy the festival!
How are we doing?
Have you had contact with an officer, victim services coordinator, or employee of the police department? Do you feel safe?
We want to hear from you. Go to https://t.co/WTZ409iKuV and take our Citizens Survey.
It looks like our SWAT team got a little dirty during the Obstacle Course trial of the SWAT Competition held at the 5th Group Special Forces Base in Fort Campbell, KY. Wish them well as they get ready to compete in shooting and team events! #bleachneeded#whyisonesoclean
Child Car Seat Check Point at Walmart
Time: Today from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
We are checking car seats to make sure they are properly installed and checking for recalls.
Do you know a family that needs a car seat but has financial strains? Come by and see us, we may be able to help!
Today is #NationalInsuranceAwarenessDay and is a reminder for you to review your insurance policies. TN requires all drivers to have liability insurance so make sure you are up to date and insured!
Please keep an eye out for this missing girl from our neighboring county. If you see her, please contact TBI 1-800-TBI-FIND or your local police. https://t.co/PCUH5UeFSU
MIDDLE/EAST TENNESSEE ENDANGERED CHILD ALERT: We need your help to find this 16-year-old, missing from Sparta.
Have you seen Shayna Bumbalough? Call 1-800-TBI-FIND! Please retweet to spread the word!
Travel Advisory
Beginning at 1:00 PM until tomorrow at 10:00 PM West Cemetery Road will be closed between Bunker Hill Road and White Road. Racers are competing in the 16th Annual Cookeville Soap Box Derby. Adjust accordingly.
Good luck to all racers!
***Can you identify these women***
On May 25th, 2018, these women used stolen credit cards to purchase over $4,000 dollars in gift cards. If you know who these women are please contact Detective Justin Long at 931-520-5317. We can work together to solve this crime!
Who are we?
On May 29th, 2018, three suspects burglarized the Cookeville High School. If you know who they are or have any information leading to their identity, contact Detective Justin Long at 931-520-5317.
We are currently investigating suspicious packages found at Walmart and Kroger. No one has been injured and no device has detonated. We will be issuing a detailed statement soon.