The Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) has announced results from its annual roadside observational survey to determine the state’s average seat belt usage rate. This survey returned a statewide usage rate of 92 percent. The 2023 usage rate represents an increase of approximately 1.5 percent compared to Tennessee’s 2022 survey result of 90.5 percent. The …
The Dunlap Police Department would like to recognize Officer Derek Crawley and Police Clerk Keshia Hickman for completing last week’s Tennessee Highway Safety Office’s 32-Hour Child Protective Seat Technician Certification course at the Signal Mtn. Police Department. This gives the Dunlap Police three certified technicians. The police department is also a Fit Station. If anyone …
On December 15, the Tennessee Highway Patrol conducted a Bradley County DUI checkpoint in conjunction with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office, law enforcement partners, and The 24/7 Movement. Approximately 22 agencies participated in the event, with 71 participants. This included law enforcement from Kimball, Whitwell, and the Marion County Sheriff’s Department. According to THP, 412 …
