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Morristown Police Department
City of Morristown
Police Department
ROGER OVERHOLT
Chief of Police
A Message from the Chief of Police…
I would like to thank everyone who works with the men and women of the Morristown Police Department to
ensure that we continue to keep our community safe. The Morristown Police Department has a highly motivated,
well-trained staff that is dedicated to keeping the City of Morristown a safe place. The men and women of the
Police Department believe it to be an honor to serve our community.
Commercial, industrial, and residential growth within the City of Morristown continues to challenge the
Morristown Police Department to use our resources in the most efficient and effective manner possible. The
Command Staff of the Department uses crime and crash data to assign personnel. The use of the data enables
supervisors to know where and when the officers are needed most. Target enforcement in problem areas has
assisted in keeping Morristown a safe city.
It is important we recognize that to keep our community safe, we must work together as a community. Officers of
the Morristown Police Department interact with many citizen groups to ensure that the concerns of the
community are brought to our attention. Working with the citizens of our community has increased our ability to
provide the best possible policing services.
Our department made the move from national accreditation to state accreditation, in August 2010. Department
personnel working with the support of the Mayor, City Council, City Administrator, and the citizens of the
community have made it possible for us to be recognized as an exemplary agency.
The efforts of the Morristown Police Department officers, city officials, and community leaders have given us the
ability to develop a police organization that continues to be successful in protecting and serving our citizens.
Sincerely,
Roger D. Overholt
Chief of Police
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Mission Statement
It is the mission of the Morristown Police Department to provide the best police services possible to our
community. Our goal is to protect the rights of persons within the department’s jurisdictional limits to be free
from criminal attack, to be secure in their possessions, and live in peace. It is the department’s role to enforce the
law in a fair and impartial manner, recognizing both the statutory and judicial limitations of police authority and
the constitutional rights of all persons.
The Morristown Police Department strives to reduce the use of illegal drugs. We will continue to
aggressively pursue people who deal in or unlawfully use drugs. Substance abuse is a problem that spans across
every generation of our society. Enforcement alone cannot combat the problem of drug abuse. A combination of
law enforcement, awareness, and education is used to address this continuing problem.
The Morristown Police Department makes every effort to ensure services provided are of the highest
standards. Our expressed intent is to use every available opportunity, vehicle, and mechanism to contact citizens
and community leaders in an effort to solicit their assistance in the continuation of quality service. Officers of the
Morristown Police Department are dedicated to maintaining the highest ideals of honesty, integrity, and sound
judgment, recognizing both their duty to protect and serve.
Values Statement
As members of a law enforcement agency, each employee has an obligation to serve the citizens of the
community in the most efficient and ethical manner possible. This is essential to ensure we maintain the public
trust. The success of the Morristown Police Department is dependent on the confidence and support of the
citizens of our community.
We continue to provide advanced training and educational opportunities to all personnel. All sworn law
enforcement personnel, as well as professional and clerical employees receive training to be the best in their
respective jobs. Law enforcement personnel are trained to meet the demands of an ever-changing society. Law
enforcement officers are under the microscopic eye of a very sophisticated and complex society. Officers are held
accountable for their actions or their failure to act, not only by the department, but also by federal, state, and local
government. It is essential we provide professional, well-educated law enforcement employees.
A 2011 Citizen Survey of the community reflected a positive attitude toward the Morristown Police
Department and departmental personnel. This is an indication of the public’s perception of trustworthiness. This
is a tribute to the personnel of our department. Seventy-eight percent of those surveyed rated the department
good or excellent.
Every contact with the citizens of our community becomes an opportunity to reflect a positive impression
for the individual employee and the department. The professional and courteous treatment displayed by all
employees has kept complaints low and letters of compliment high from citizens in the community. Equal
enforcement of all laws along with a high level of professionalism by our office staff ensures a high level of public
confidence in the Police Department. A continuing effort to involve citizens in public safety issues is necessary in
maintaining a positive relationship with the community. Those efforts adhere to the philosophy of the City of
Morristown.
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2014 Major Accomplishments
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Morristown Police Department’s reserve officer program was utilized to enhance police activities during
special events and critical incidents. The use of these 13 personnel assisted the department in decreasing
personnel costs during these events.
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The Department received the following grants:
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Justice Assistance Grant-$15,190 from the Department of Justice to increase officer safety and
evidence preservation by providing new in-car digital recorders for officers assigned to patrol.
o Internet Crimes Against Children Overtime Grant-$4,389 6-month sub grantee of the Knoxville
Police Department to provide overtime for ICAC investigators and the forensic detective to conduct
undercover chats and forensic computer examinations of suspected child predators.
o Governor’s Highway Safety Office-$20,000 from the State of Tennessee which
provided an additional 791.5 additional man-hours, which equates to more
than 98 additional shifts in 2014 to conduct enhanced patrols targeted
toward individuals driving aggressively or under the influence of drugs or
alcohol in the city of Morristown.
Ten new police vehicles were placed online allowing for the removal of high mileage,
high maintenance patrol vehicles and two detective vehicles with significant
maintenance problems.
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Fifteen new Tasers with Taser cams were placed on patrol to give officers electronic
control devices for a less-lethal force option.
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Fifteen rifles were placed on patrol to replace 10-25 year-old pump-style rifles with
high malfunction rates.
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The automated safety enforcement cameras, which were on Highway 25E since May
2009, were relocated due to the state construction project. Reactivating the cameras
has allowed officers to be deployed to other problem areas and to perform other
police related tasks. Both local and national statistics have shown that the use of
automated safety enforcement systems reduces crashes and allows for redeployment
of police resources.
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The department began implementation of a VPN 3G network for data transmission in
the police vehicles. This technology will replace an antiquated RF system that is 12
years old and cannot be sustained.
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Multiple units of the department participated in the Veteran’s Day Parade, the City
Center Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony, and the Morristown Christmas Parade.
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Officers worked enhanced patrol and targeted enforcement during the holiday
shopping season around major shopping centers.
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The Morristown Police Department saw a decrease of 82 reported crimes from 2013
to 2014. The department continues to maintain a higher than average solvability rate
for Part 1 Crimes. The average annual clearance rate this year was 91.75% for Part 1
Crimes.
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Administrative personnel served on multiple boards to include Upper East Tennessee
Law Enforcement Executive Council, Hamblen County E-911 Communications Board,
Morristown-Hamblen County Childcare Board, Tennessee Association of Chiefs of
Police Professional Standards Committee, Tusculum College Presidential Advisory
Board and the Local Area Emergency Planning Committee.
INTERNET CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN (ICAC)
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In March 2014, the Morristown Police Department’s Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (ICAC)
received five cybertips from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) regarding a
google.com user that was uploading/accessing/sharing child pornography. Based on this information, a
search warrant was executed at a residence in the Morristown Housing Authority. It was discovered that
a registered sex offender, previously convicted of Sexual Exploitation of a Minor had been staying at the
residence. He was arrested and his cell phone was seized. Discovered on the phone were more than 300
images and 4 videos of child pornography. He was arrested on multiple child pornography charges and is
currently awaiting trial in Federal Court.
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In early 2014, the Morristown Police Department’s ICAC Task Force received information, from the FBI,
about an email account. The email account was used to send images of child pornography to a person in
New York, which the FBI was investigating. An investigation was started and a search warrant was
obtained and executed at a residence in Morristown. Numerous items of digital media were obtained,
and a forensic exam, of the digital media, found 7,460 images and 308 videos of child pornography.
Resident and owner of the email account was arrested on multiple child pornography charges and has
pleaded guilty in Federal Court. He is awaiting sentencing.
INVESTIGATIONS
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During 2014, investigators were assigned 3,440 cases; detectives closed 2,621 cases which is a 76.2 % case
closure rate. Of the cases closed, 629 were closed by investigator’s arrest with 1,335 individuals charged.
As a result of successful investigations, $1,747,218 was recovered for the victims of crime in Morristown.
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In January 2014, it was discovered that an employee of Tennessee Valley Credit Union had embezzled,
from various customers, $257,789, between December 2012, and January 2014. The defendant was
arrested and charged with Theft of Property over $250,000, to include: 80 counts of Forgery, 35 counts of
Identity Theft, 3 counts illegal Posession of Credit/Debit card, 67 counts of Fraudulent Use of Credit Cards,
44 counts of Computer Crimes, 3 counts of Criminal Simulation and Money Laundering.
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On August 7, 2014, an arrest of an individual was made for a series of incidents that had occurred during a
week’s span; the individual was peeping into residences where females lived alone. This individual had
also made entry into two of the residences and sexually assaulted one victim. The investigation and
subsequent arrest was successful due to the night time surveillance detail conducted by MPD detectives.
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On October 2, 2014, an arrest was made for an unsolved murder that occurred on January 21, 2001. The
suspect was located in Wilmington Delaware, in September 2014. The Morristown Police Department’s
Criminal Apprehension Unit did transport the suspect from Delaware to the Hamblen County Jail.
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On October 26, 2014, officers responded to a residence where the victim was shot by another individual,
who shot several rounds through the bedroom window. The suspect was located and arrested for
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Attempted First Degree Murder. This individual is also suspected of killing this victim’s parent just
approximately two hours prior to this incident, in a neighboring county.
K-9
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The K-9 Unit had only one K-9 training related injury. The injury required no extra medical attention.
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There were 73 interdiction dates that lead to the following statistics:
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368 traffic stops
192 citations
154 arrests
22 K-9 apprehensions with no use of K-9 force
185 narcotic arrest
NARCOTICS/VICE
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There was over $123,164 deposited, as result of seizures and settlements.
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The Narcotics Division conducted 260 undercover narcotics buys in the City of Morristown.
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The division made 169 arrests.
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There were 16 individuals prosecuted in Federal Court for drugs and felon in possession of firearms.
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The Narcotics Division investigated three separate document mills. These mills were producing
counterfeit official government identification documents. Many of these documents were being
produced for undocumented citizens here and abroad.
OPERATIONS
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Funding was approved to purchase every officer a tactical medical kit in this budget year. The kit has a
tourniquet, quick clot and gauze for control of major bleeding.
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Obtained 14 M-14 .308 caliber rifles, free of charge, from the state LESO program to be utilized by the
department.
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Appointed an officer to part-time Litter Crew Coordinator. New officers transitioned into the position of
Codes Enforcement and Litter Crew Coordinator, due to promotions which created vacancies.
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The MPD was awarded another GHSO grant for DUI Saturation Patrols. Officers conducted 88 saturation
patrols in 2014.
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Appointed an additional officer to CAU, increasing manpower from four to five officers.
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Narcotics Division worked interdiction with K-9 at least five days per month, and the K-9 Unit worked
additional interdiction days during the summer and Christmas time periods. The K-9 Unit worked a total
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of 73 days conducting interdiction in 2014. The focus was to work on known drug areas to increase drug
related enforcement and to build a better relationship and communication between K-9 units and
Narcotics Division. This effort resulted in 192 citations issued, 119 misdemeanor arrests, 36 felony
arrests, 3 vehicles seized and $1,462.00 in currency seized.
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Codes Enforcement Officer created a list of dilapidated buildings in the city, for the building inspector.
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Codes Enforcement Officer updated the yard/garage sale ordinance to make it enforceable and more in
line with modern times.
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Codes Enforcement Officer worked with the Public Works Director to re-write the bulk waste ordinance.
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The litter crew inmates are continuing to perform tasks such as litter pick-up, painting, landscaping,
cleaning, washing/waxing police vehicles and other types of work, all under the close supervision of the
Litter Crew Coordinator. The crew painted several offices in the City Center, several buildings for parks
and recreation and painted offices for MUS sewer crews at the Liberty Hill public works location. This
program continues to have a tremendous impact on the City of Morristown.
PATROL & TRAFFIC
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Through enforcement efforts and strategies, traffic related fatalities were reduced 57.14% from 7 in 2013
to 3 in 2014, and injury related crashes decreased by 19.47% from 303 in 2013 to 244 in 2014.
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Patrol transitioned to 12-hour shifts, 4 shifts rotating every 2 months between days and nights.
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All patrol personnel were issued a reflective rain jacket for inclement weather conditions while working in
roadways.
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On October 26, 2014 patrol responded to a reported shooting at 1313 Lincoln Avenue, at approximately
0125 hours. The victim had been shot in the leg, while lying in her bed, from outside the residence
through the window. Upon initial investigation by patrol officers, they were able to determine a suspect
and a possible location. Officers responded to the location where they thought the suspect would be and
apprehended the suspect within approximately 10 minutes of the officers arriving on the scene at Lincoln
Avenue. The suspect was also later found to be a suspect in a murder that occurred in Hawkins County
prior to the incident on Lincoln Avenue.
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Patrol conducted 1,207 foot patrols in the downtown business district. These patrols were conducted to
reduce crime and increase community policing efforts in the area.
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Patrol conducted 1,103 patrols through local parks as a crime deterrence effort and to build relationships
with the community; thereby enhancing community policing efforts.
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Seat belt use violation citations increased in 2014.
PROJECT SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD (PSN)
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Investigated 97 possible PSN cases; which resulted in 9 cases going to the federal level for prosecution,
taking numerous problem criminals off the streets of Morristown.
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Conducted Interstate Nexis identification on 28 firearms, 4 suspected NFA weapons and 571 rounds of
various types of ammunition on 19 suspected federal firearms violators; this assisted other local, state
and federal agencies with federal prosecution.
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Assisted the ATFE with undercover firearms buys in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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Appeared in Federal Court as an Identified Opinion on several federal convictions on individuals.
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Provided identification of unknown firearms to local, state and federal agencies on multiple occasions.
SPECIAL RESPONSE TEAM (SRT)
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Sergeant Todd King was appointed as SRT Commander after Major Chris Wisecarver resigned his position.
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Sergeant King changed the general structure of the eight hour blocks of training by cutting each month’s
eight hours into two, four hour blocks. This created the opportunity for 24 separate blocks of instruction
throughout the year, allowing for more topics of liability to be covered.
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The SRT Team procured a wheeled Light Armored vehicle (V100 Commando), model XM706E1, from the
State of Tennessee; the LAV has wheels instead of tracks, like the current vehicle and is more mobile than
the current vehicle. It is as simpler design and easier to drive.
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In August 2014, the team assisted Immigration and Customs Agents, FBI, TBI and the MPD Narcotics
Division with the service of four federal search warrants, at four separate locations, all inside the City of
Morristown.
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On September 15, 2014, SRT assisted the ICAC Unit with the service of two federal search warrants, at
two separate locations. The first was in Grainger County on Lakeshore Drive. The second was on Falcon
Road in Hamblen County. Both search warrants were very successful and yielded a lot of evidence, which
led to the federal prosecution of two individuals in Child Pornography cases.
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On December 12, 2014, Special Response Team members were involved in a joint training exercise with
the MPD’s Crisis Negotiation Unit, Explosive Ordinance Detection and Public Information Unit improving
the teams’ ability to work together and giving them better understanding of one another’s duties during a
critical incident.
SUPPORT SERVICES
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Oversaw and coordinated 129 community events, which exceeded the 109 community events from 2013.
The majority of these events were conducted by the Support Services Division, and many of these events
were held after their normal duty hours. Events included: parades, Boo-Fest, Easter Eggsellent
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Adventure, Cherokee Park 4 of July Concert and Fireworks, Touch-a-Truck, Holiday Hope Fund, threat
and risk assessments and civic presentations.
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Support Services members served on several boards including Morristown-Hamblen EMS, Smoky
Mountain Area Youth Council, Hamblen County Drug Court, Hamblen Child Board, Elder Abuse Board,
Hamblen County Substance Abuse Coalition and the Criminal Justice Advisory Board for East and West
High Schools.
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School Resource Officers conducted 131 meetings and presentations within the school system.
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The Recruiting Unit received training provided by the United States Navy Recruiting Unit and participated
in three recruiting events. An increase from the previous year.
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Conducted 10 crime prevention presentations.
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School Resource Officers contributed to another safe school year with no major incidents happening
during the school year.
TRAINING
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The MPD conducted 7, 40-hour General In-service classes in the department, completing all the
mandatory training for most employees.
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Conducted a 50-hour General In-service for Reserve Officers.
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Conducted a Citizens Police Academy with 20 graduates.
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Sergeant Todd King was appointed as the Training Officer when Captain Antrican resigned his position.
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Assisted in several multi-agency training sessions, in reference to active killer preparedness.
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Participated in several table top emergency preparedness exercises throughout the community
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Prepared for and gave several presentations throughout the community.
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2014 Sworn/Non-Sworn Personnel
Sworn Personnel
Position
Status
Position
Status
Position
Status
Chief of Police
Major - Administrative
Major- Operations
Captain - Detective
Captain - Patrol
Captain - Patrol
Captain - Patrol
Lieutenant - Detective
Lieutenant - Narcotics/
Vice
Lieutenant - Patrol
Lieutenant - Patrol
Roger Overholt
Michelle Jones
Chris Wisecarver
Christian Newman
Chuck Letterman
Mike Giles
Dan Cliff
Vicki Arnold
Patrol Officer
Patrol Officer
Patrol Officer
Patrol Officer
Patrol Officer
Patrol Officer
Patrol Officer
Patrol Officer
Troy Wallen
Lucas Watson
Brad Jacobs
Robert Reed
Paul Pressley
Michael Morrison
Rocky White
Weston Holt
Reserve Officer
Reserve Officer
Reserve Officer
Reserve Officer
Reserve Officer
Reserve Officer
Reserve Officer
Reserve Officer
George Ward
Dale Griffie
Dwayne Cole
John Hudgens
Johnny Jarnigan
Donald Ellison
Jerry Dillard
Paul Brown
Chris Blair
Patrol Officer
Tim Adkins
June Cosson
Tony Belisle
Patrol Officer
Patrol Officer
Brian Rinehart
Blake McCarter
Reserve Officer
Reserve Officer
Reserve Officer
David Gulley
Michael Patrick
Nathan Antrican
Lieutenant - Patrol
Clyde Short
Patrol Officer
Bruce Rudis
Lieutenant - Patrol
Lieutenant - Patrol
Sergeant - Detective
Sergeant - Detective
Sergeant - Detective
Sergeant - Training
Chris Hall
Billy Gulley
Al Herrera
Gary Bean
Rick Harmon
Todd King
Patrol Officer
Patrol Officer
Patrol Officer
Patrol Officer
Patrol Officer
Patrol Officer
Jordan Wilson
Cory Harrison
Nathan Cruey
Craig Jarnagin
Chris Bagby
Julio Ortiz
Chief of Police
Major - Administration
Major - Operations
Captain - Detective
Captain - Patrol
Lieutenant - Detective
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1
1
1
3
1
Sergeant - Narcotics/Vice
Mike Hurt
Patrol Officer
David Hancock
Lieutenant - Narcotics/Vice
1
Sergeant - Patrol
Sergeant - Patrol
Sergeant - Patrol
Corporal - Detective
Eddie Dlibeck
Patrick Vaught
John Fassler
Bob Ellis
Patrol Officer
Patrol Officer
Patrol Officer
Patrol Officer
Michael Matthews
Derrick Johnson
Josh Price
Samuel Swatzell
Lieutenant - Patrol
Sergeant - Detective
Sergeant - Narcotics/Vice
Sergeant - Training
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3
1
1
Corporal - Narcotics/Vice
Jackie Everhart
Patrol Officer
Lloyd Crocker
Sergeant - Patrol
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Corporal - Administration
Corporal - Patrol
Corporal - Patrol
Corporal - Patrol
Kenneth Hinkle
Brian Sulfridge
Todd Davidson
Pete Shockley
Patrol Officer
Patrol Officer
Patrol Officer
Patrol Officer
Matt Stuart
Drew Cothern
Brad Rice
Ron Sanchez
Corporal - Detective
Corporal - Narcotics/Vice
Corporal - Administration
Corporal Patrol
1
1
1
3
Detective - Narcotics/Vice
Jason Young
Patrol Officer
Brad French
Detective - Narcotics/Vice
2
Detective - Narcotics/Vice
Detective
Detective
Detective
Detective
Detective
Detective
Jackie Hickey
Michael O’Keefe
Tracy Bowman
Phil Hurts
Darrin Burchfield
Mark McElhaney
Ricky Sanders
Patrol Officer
Patrol Officer
Patrol Officer
Patrol Officer
Patrol Officer
Patrol Officer
Patrol Officer
Dustin Jones
Michael Voccola
Eric Renfro
David Griffith
Robert Jacobs
Terry Sexton
David Klein
Detective
Codes Enforcement
Litter Crew
CID Support Officer
Patrol
Reserves
Total - Sworn
7
1
1
1
48
13
101
Detective
Travis Stansell
Patrol Officer
Heath Good
Codes Enforcement
Diana Morgan
Patrol Officer
James Waters
Codes Enforcement
Litter Crew Coordinator
CID Support Officer
Patrol Officer
Patrol Officer
Patrol Officer
Patrol Officer
Diana Morgan
Josh Akard
Yesenia Sanchez
Mike Bacon
Greg Hall
Blake Zion
Jonathan Maxey
Patrol Officer
Patrol Officer
Patrol Officer
Patrol Officer
Patrol Officer
Reserve Officer
Reserve Officer
Thomas Whitmer
Matthew Webb
Matthew Johnson
Jocelyn Rajkowski
Dustin Reed
Drew Slemp
Bill Black
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Summary - Sworn Personnel
Non-Sworn Personnel
Records Supervisor
Accreditation Manager
Records Clerk
Court Clerk
Administrative Secretary
Narcotics Secretary
Total - Non-Sworn
Bonnie Langdon
Natalie Pugh
Christy Waggoner
Rhonda Day
Casey Cummings
Deana Williamson
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2014 Goals and Objectives
ACCREDITATION
Goal 1:
Objective:
Performance
Indicator:
Final Report:
To maintain file compliance throughout the Accreditation Period.
To ensure all processes and procedures of Accreditation are being maintained.
Goal 2:
Objective:
To implement a tickler system for State Accreditation.
Implementing a tickler system would allow for the Accreditation Manager to search for all
standards with a specific policy, documentation, or who is responsible. It will also allow for the
Accreditation Manager to know when the documentation was received. Individual ticklers for
each division will also be implemented so they can submit the documentation when it is
obtained, rather than searching for it when asked.
Performance
Indicator:
Final Report:
File review for updated documentation.
This goal is ongoing and being met. There was a file review at the end of October and files had
updated documentation. Policies that needed updating were addressed and are going through
the process for revisions.
Once the ticklers have been distributed and are being used, this goal will be met.
This goal has been met. The division commanders have received and are using the tickler
system.
ADMINISTRATION
Goal 1:
Objective:
Performance
Indicator:
Final Report:
Goal 2:
Objective:
Performance
Indicator:
Final Report:
Goal 3:
Objective:
Performance
Realign the command structure of the department
To fully utilize the positions of Operations and Administrative Major and increase the efficiency
of the management and supervision process
Implementation of new command structure
This goal has been met. A new organizational chart detailing the realignment of the
departmental command structure was released in April. The new structure has increased the
effectiveness and efficiency of the supervision process.
Evaluate the emergency communication system for long term needs planning.
To develop a plan which ensures the police emergency communications system is adequate for
future needs
Completed evaluation of the radio communications system
An evaluation has been completed of the radio communications systems and the various
options available to the city. A report has been made to the stakeholders of the system.
Increase the use of automated enforcement systems to detect speed violations within the city
Increase roadway safety and operational efficiency with the use of technology
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Indicator:
Final Report:
Installation of automated speed detection devices on roadways with high numbers of speed
violations.
This goal has been met. The relocated automated safety enforcement systems on Highway 25E
and the systems on Highway 160 have been installed and the data indicates that the public is
becoming increasingly aware of the presence of these detection systems and adjusting their
driving behavior accordingly. The number of speeding citations validated by officers has been
decreasing steadily. These results are similar to what we experienced when the first systems
were implemented; a period of higher detections followed by a positive change in driver
behavior resulting in less violations of the law.
BICYCLE UNIT
Goal 1:
Objective:
Performance
Indicator:
Final Report:
Goal 2:
Objective:
Performance
Indicator:
Final Report:
To fill the current vacancy within the Bicycle Unit.
The Bicycle Unit would like to add an additional officer in order to fill a vacancy and increase unit
effectiveness; this will provide the ability to have two pairs of officers in the unit. The unit will be
able to schedule enforcement days more effectively by utilizing the four officers.
This goal will be met by the appointment of another bicycle officer.
This goal has been met. The vacancy within the Bicycle Unit was filled by Officer Blake
McCarter.
Increase positive community contacts by increasing Bicycle Unit activities.
The unit will increase positive community contacts by patrolling in selected neighborhoods and
events within the city limits. Officers would contact citizens and allow them to voice any issues
within that area.
This goal will be measured by comparing the number of Bicycle Unit activities at a given time to
the number of Bicycle Unit activities during the same time frame in previous years, noting the
difference.
This goal has been met, the Bicycle Unit being visible in neighborhoods and in the downtown
area; several special events were scheduled to be patrolled by the unit to further community
contacts. These contacts were documented on the unit’s daily activity reports, to be used to
show positive community interaction.
CHAPLAIN UNIT
Goal 1:
Objective:
Performance
Indicator:
Final Report:
Goal 2:
To provide support to the Mayor and City Council by scheduling the invocation for planned
meetings.
The Chaplain Coordinator will present to the Mayor’s Office a schedule, which ensures a chaplain
will be available to provide the invocation at each of the Council’s regular meetings in 2014.
Reviewing the schedule on file with the Mayor’s Office.
This goal has been met. The unit has provided consistent scheduling for City Council
invocation. The Mayor and Councilmembers regularly express their gratitude for the unit’s
provision of this service.
To send at least one-half of the chaplains to the International Conference of Police Chaplains’
Annual Training Seminar for basic and advanced level courses.
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Objective:
Performance
Indicator:
Final Report:
Six chaplains will be afforded the opportunity to attend the ATS in Columbia, SC during July 2014.
New chaplains needing basic level credentialing will be given priority.
Reviewing the ICPC and the chaplains’ training records.
This goal has been met. Lieutenant Gulley, the Chaplain Liaison, and five chaplains completed
annual training at the ICPC’s Annual Training Seminar and received certification. Chaplains
Burford and Miles attended Advanced Critical Incident training. Lieutenant Gulley received
certification as a Chaplain Liaison.
CHASE/ VICTIM WITNESS
Goal 1:
Objective:
Performance
Indicator:
Final Report:
To increase the number of victimless prosecutions for aggravated domestic charges.
To utilize the video and audio evidence that is available to prove the case without the victim.
Goal 2:
To attempt to reduce the stress level for victims who leave their homes seeking safety and
shelter.
To encourage victims of sexual crimes to take advantage of the services available to them during
their stay at shelters, such as obtaining orders of protection, seeking legal advice, children issues,
etc.
Objective:
Performance
Indicator:
Final Report:
To help the officers/detectives in preparing case files to include any video/audio evidence.
This goal has been met.
Communicate more closely with staff at the shelters once victim is there to make sure that no
other police intervention deems necessary and all of the victims’ needs are being met.
This goal has been met.
CODES ENFORCEMENT
Goal 1:
Objective:
Performance
Indicator:
Final Report:
Goal 2:
Objective:
Conduct media releases informing citizens about city codes and the ability to report code
violations on the City’s website.
To assist citizens in being more knowledgeable in city codes, how to look city codes up and how
to report violations. This will also help citizens keep from knowingly violating city codes.
The number of media releases conducted.
This goal has been met. A YouTube video covering the temporary sign ordinance was created
and placed on the city website. A summary of the ordinance was created and is now
distributed by the Citizen Tribune to citizens when they submit their advertisement for a yard
sale. Also, the summary was printed in the paper daily, for a week. Media releases regarding
codes enforcement activity were released on the city’s social media outlets, the city website
and the Citizen Tribune. Information about the sign ordinance and other city ordinances,
regarding code violations were advertised on Barter Time weekly for several months. There
were a total of 12 media releases in 2014.
Create a list of dilapidated buildings to be reported to the city building inspector quarterly.
Locate houses that need to be looked at by the city inspector for destruction. This will give the
inspector houses that he may not have knowledge about.
Performance
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Indicator:
Final Report:
Number of dilapidated houses reported to the city inspector.
This goal has been met. A list was compiled and forwarded to the building department
quarterly. A total of 26 structures were reported.
CRIME PREVENTION/ COMMUNITY RELATIONS
Goal 1:
Objective:
Performance
Indicator:
Final Report:
Goal 2:
Objective:
Performance
Indicator:
Final Report:
To educate our community on the importance of personal and home safety. To teach them the
different types of fraud and how to protect themselves.
To work with different organizations to help the citizens learn the various types of fraud and how
to report it. Also, to help them learn how they can keep from becoming a victim.
Performance will be measured by the increase of suspected fraud and a decrease in actual cases
assigned to the Investigations Division.
This goal has been met. A total of 10 community events were held. Personal, neighborhood
and home safety were discussed, safety literature was handed out and any questions were
answered. Locations of these events include: Walters State Community College, Morristown
Housing Authority, Senior Citizen Center, Tennessee Career Center, Boy Scouts of America,
Manley Baptist Church and Hillcrest Elementary School.
To expand the Police Pal program to include all the third grade students in the public school
system.
To work with all third grade teachers in our community and to educate the students on the
dangers of drugs and bullying. Each student will receive a certificate, t-shirt and a skating pass to
Twilight Skating Rink.
Performance will be measured by the number of teachers who participate in the program and
the number of students who receive the award.
This goal has been met. Five schools responded to the request for the Police Pals program in
their school. The elementary schools that participated were West Elementary, Fairview,
Hillcrest, Lincoln and Union Heights. There were approximately 20 students that received this
award and were presented with a certificate, t-shirt, and a Twilight Skating Rink pass.
Participation for the next school year has increased; all elementary schools in the city will
participate. There will be approximately 41 students getting this award in 2015.
CRISIS NEGOTIATIONS
Goal 1:
Objective:
Performance
Indicator:
Final Report:
Goal 2:
Increase the team’s proficiency in interviewing intelligence sources.
To provide negotiators with an enhanced ability to gain information cooperative and potentially
non-cooperative witnesses, family members, and victims.
Training received in interview skills and techniques.
This goal has been met. The advanced interview class for the CNT was held on October 24,
2014. Detective Captain Christian Newman taught skills specific to obtaining information from
witnesses and the potential pitfalls of eyewitness accounts. Practical exercises were
conducted to enhance negotiator skills on building rapport with witnesses/released hostages,
in an attempt to gain useful information to help resolve negotiation incidents.
Train the CNU on the science and strategy of confrontation and critical thinking.
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Objective:
Performance
Indicator:
Final Report:
To obtain optimal response in high stress negotiations incidents.
Officer involvement in training and practicum exercises.
This goal has been met. Training was conducted on May 30, 2014 by Mr. Michael Patrick on
the Impact of Adrenal Stress Response on Crisis Negotiations. A practical exercise was then
conducted with team members to recognize and help cope with the effects of Body Stress
Alarm’s resulting cognitive and perceptual distortions during crisis response.
EXPLOSIVE ORDINANCE DETECTION (E.O.D)
Goal 1:
Objective:
Performance
Indicator:
Final Report:
Goal 2:
Objective:
Performance
Indicator:
Final Report:
Obtain recertification for one member of the Bomb Squad.
This goal will enable the EOD unit to maintain national accreditation.
This goal will be achieved by attending HDS recertification at Redstone Arsenal. This training will
be paid for by federal grants.
This goal has been met. The team member was recertified in March 2014.
Obtain shelving for the E.O.D. trailer.
This goal will allow the E.O.D. team to efficiently transport and store equipment that is needed to
accomplish the missions of the team.
This goal will be achieved by having the street department build the shelving as time allows.
This goal has not been met, due to funding not being approved in the budget.
FORENSICS
Goal 1:
Objective:
Performance
Indicator:
Final Report:
Goal 2:
Objective:
Performance
Indicator:
Final Report:
To seek the estimated cost and availability of a training class for a third officer to be schooled
in fingerprint classification.
A third officer trained in fingerprint classification can be utilized in the absence of the other
officers, or as an increased need arises. It will also free up the other officers to perform other
duties which may take priority.
Once the initial step of gaining the estimated cost and availability of a fingerprint classification
has been completed, this goal will be met.
This goal has been met. Detective Stansell has completed the research and provided the
Detective Captain with some possible classes that a third investigator can be sent to.
To improve radio reception in the Forensics area at the basement level of City Hall.
Police radio reception in the Forensics area is currently poor. Detectives working in the area are
apt to miss vital communications and must be vigilant to both the office phone and cell phone to
ensure they are accessible as needed. Both Detective Stansell and Detective Sanders have
researched the issue and learned that Steve Peoples can rectify the issue at a minimal cost.
Once an official request to have the poor radio reception in the Forensics area troubleshot and
correction is submitted and the problem resolved, this goal will be met.
This goal has not been met. The division is still waiting on Mr. Peoples to address the issue.
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HOUSING
Goal 1:
Objective:
Performance
Indicator:
Final Report:
Goal 2:
Objective:
Performance
Indicator:
Final Report:
To try and work with maintenance and solve the growing issues concerning parking spaces in
some areas of housing.
To help deter the growing number of calls that officers receive over parking problems. To assist
maintenance in deciding which areas need to be painted; this will help distinguish which spaces
are for tenants and which are for visitors.
Performance will be measured by the decrease in calls over parking issues.
This goal has been met. There have been several meeting held with the head of the
maintenance departments. The maintenance staff has painted approximately 100 parking
spaces, upon the Housing Officer’s request, regarding problem areas. They have also been able
to add a few parking spaces on E. Fourth North Street.
To educate the tenants and their children on the importance of safety while children are
outside.
To help lower the number of children who are injured while playing outside. This will be
accomplished by handing out safety brochures and patrolling more often; patrolling during those
times when children are more likely to be outside.
Performance will be measured by the decrease in calls involving children being injured while
playing outside.
This goal has been met. Several parents, who live in Housing, have been spoken to regarding
their child(ren)’s safety while playing outside. Literature was handed out and the area is being
patrolled. A “Safety Day” was held; approximately 15 children and 20 parents were in
attendance. They were educated about child safety. Literature regarding personal and bicycle
safety were handed out. In addition to the “Safety Day,” the Housing Officer has attended four
different Housing Authority events and spoke to parents and given out literature about safety.
INTERNET CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN UNIT (I.C.A.C.)
Goal 1:
Objective:
Performance
Indicator:
Final Report:
To develop an official schedule for the newest member of the I.C.A.C. Unit so he can be utilized
in performing cell phone forensics.
Officer Brad Jacobs, the newest member of the I.C.A.C. Unit, is trained to do cell phone forensics.
As such, he is currently being utilized on a minimal basis. With an official schedule in place and
as patrol staffing allows, Detective O’Keefe will be able to assign a portion of his cell phone
forensics to the additional officer on a regular basis.
Once a schedule for Officer Jacobs has been put in place and is being utilized, this goal will be
met.
This goal has been met. He is currently being utilized for two hours a week overtime.
INVESTIGATIONS
Goal 1:
Objective:
To get a more up-to-date fleet car for the Detective Division.
Unit #441, a 1997 Ford Crown Victoria, is currently the Detective Division’s fleet car. It is both
unsightly and in constant need of mechanical repair. It is not reliable and cannot be used for out
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of town trips. As the vehicle detectives drive is a reflection of the department, the division would
like to be able to check with the Property Officer to see if there is a better vehicle available to
replace this car with.
Performance
Indicator:
Final Report:
Goal 2:
Objective:
Performance
Indicator:
Final Report:
Goal 3:
Objective:
Performance
Indicator:
Final Report:
Upon checking with the Property Officer to see if there is a “better” unit available, and successful
replacement of this current vehicle, this goal will be met.
This goal has been met. Detective Sargent received a new truck this year and his old vehicle is
now being utilized for the fleet vehicle.
To cross train a second Investigations Supervisor to conduct internal affairs Investigations,
background investigations, and case file reviews.
Currently the Detective Captain is the primary internal affairs officer, background investigations
officer, and conducts detective’s case file reviews. The Detective Lieutenant also performs these
tasks as delegated. With the impending retirement of the Detective Captain and appointment of
a new Captain, another supervisor needs to be trained to perform these tasks in the Captain’s
absence or as delegated.
When said training is complete and the second trained Detective Supervisor can effectively
perform these tasks, this goal will be met.
This goal has been met. Detective Lieutenant Arnold has been trained on conducting
background investigations, completing case file reviews and has been completely trained in
internal affairs investigations.
To cross train the two Detective Sergeants to conduct field training for new detectives to the
Investigations Division.
Currently the Detective Lieutenant is the primary field training officer for new detectives. With
the impending retirement of the Detective Captain, other supervisors need to be trained to
perform these tasks. With two Detective Sergeants on staff, either can be assigned based on the
squad the new detective will be placed on.
Upon completion of said training, this goal will be met.
This goal has been met. Both Detective Sergeants have been cross trained to conduct field
training for new detectives to the Investigations Division.
JUVENILE UNIT
Goal 1:
Objective:
Performance
Indicator:
To update policies, procedures, and protocols with regards to the handling of juveniles and
interaction with juvenile agencies, and to provide patrol personnel with an information flyer
concerning this information.
The way juveniles are handled varies based on what agency or service provider we are dealing
with (i.e. DCS, Helen Ross McNabb, hospitals, etc.). With the development of an information
flyer for patrol personnel to follow with regards to dealing with juveniles and the main
agencies/services we interact with, many of the questions road officers have upon initial contact
with juveniles and how to handle them will be answered.
Upon the development and distribution of an information flyer to patrol personnel, this goal will
be met.
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Final Report:
This goal has been met. Detective Lieutenant Arnold has completed the research and provided
the juvenile information to the patrol shifts.
K-9 UNIT
Goal 1:
Objective:
Performance
Indicator:
Final Report:
Goal 2:
Objective:
Performance
Indicator:
Final Report:
To have a K-9 Unit perform interdiction at least twice a month.
Narcotic use and activity is always on the rise; a K-9 unit focusing solely on interdiction can help
decrease narcotics and crime.
A count of days of interdiction.
This goal has been met. The unit averaged three interdiction days a month.
To continue to keep K-9 training related injuries down.
K-9 training related injuries can be very costly and can cause employees and K-9s to be off work
for a lengthy period of time.
Documentation all related injuries.
This goal has been met. The unit only had one K-9 related injury in 2014; this injury did not
require medical attention. There were three K-9 related injuries in 2013.
LITTER CREW
Goal 1:
Objective:
Performance
Indicator:
Final Report:
Goal 2:
Objective:
Performance
Indicator:
Final Report:
To have the Litter Crew walk every street picking up litter, or at least check every street for
litter and pickup, as necessary.
By assuring every street is checked and litter is picked up, it will ensure that more of the city is
receiving attention. By being visible on each street, the citizens will be able to observe the litter
crew is being utilized to help decrease the litter issue within the city.
The Litter Crew Coordinator will keep track of and log the streets within the daily activity. The
coordinator will cross check streets with a city map to ensure each street has been checked.
This goal has not been met. The litter crew accomplished approximately half the streets due to
increased tasks and weekly duties; these tasks and duties have decreased the amount of time
to achieve the goal.
The Litter Crew Coordinator will track the number of city vehicles and seized vehicles that are
cleaned and waxed throughout the year.
The Litter Crew is utilized to clean numerous vehicles in order to improve the appearance of
police department vehicles and seized vehicles prepared for auction. This will allow the
coordinator to show how many vehicles are being done throughout the year.
The number of vehicles cleaned and waxed during the year.
This goal has been met. The litter crew washed a total 687 vehicles; they have also waxed 4, as
of December 12, 2014.
NARCOTICS/VICE
Goal 1:
Increase public awareness about the consequences of drug use, abuse and addiction.
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Objective:
Performance
Indicator:
Final Report:
Goal 2:
Objective:
Performance
Indicator:
Final Report:
Goal 3:
Objective:
Performance
Indicator:
Final Report:
To decrease substance abuse and improve the quality of life in local communities. This will also
encourage public safety and crime prevention and prepare students to enter the workforce.
During 2014, a series of drug awareness presentations will be provided by the Narcotics Division.
Once these presentations have been scheduled, conducted and after action reports submitted,
this goal will be achieved.
This goal has been met. There were 11 presentations done in 2014.
Obtain one additional narrow band wire compatible with the new Keel Set and tactical
repeater.
This goal will enable the Narcotics/Vice Division to comply with FCC Narrow Band requirements,
as well as, update existing equipment.
The equipment will be purchased using grant monies from NADDI. Once the equipment is
purchased and being utilized, this goal will be met.
This goal has been met. The equipment was purchased and is being utilized.
To obtain digital recording equipment compatible with Windows Media Player.
This will enable the division to replace the obsolete SSABR G2 equipment that is no longer
compatible with Windows 7.
Once the equipment is purchased with funds from a NADDI grant and is being utilized, this goal
will be achieved.
This goal has been met. The equipment was purchased and is being utilized.
OPERATIONS
Goal 1:
Objective:
Performance
Indicator:
Final Report:
Goal 2:
Objective:
Performance
Indicator:
To develop and implement a warning citation for illegal parking.
Officers will have the ability to issue a warning citation for illegal parking. This will increase the
illegal parking enforcement activity and allow citizens to correct parking issues without a fine of
$76.00 on the first offense.
When the warning citations are developed and put into operation, this goal will be met.
This goal has not been met. A draft warning citation was created; however, the computer
services division for the city did not accomplish the upgrades to the city website in order to
develop a database to track citations. Due to the fact no database was developed, the warning
citation was not implemented.
Request and work on a line item budget for Police Reserves to work on a regular basis.
To provide funding the Police Reserves to work 8 to 16 hours per month with fulltime officers to
assist during high call volume times, such as evening hours, weekends, and during the holidays.
This budget will also be utilized to fund special events the Reserve Officers are already assisting
with.
If a line item budget is requested in the FY2015 budget for the Reserve Officer program, this goal
will be met.
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Final Report:
This goal has not been met. A line item for the budget was submitted to work a number of
hours each month; however, the amount was decreased during the budget process. Due to the
unfunded amount the reserves were not able to work on a regular basis each month.
Goal 3:
For Patrol, K-9 Officers and Narcotics to work together to develop and execute more narcotics
related search warrants in 2014.
To develop a team concept to curb the narcotics related problems in the community and
encourage all officers to work together to develop probable cause for narcotics related search
warrants. Allow K-9 and patrol officers to develop their own probable cause and issue their own
search warrants with assistance from the Narcotics Division.
Objective:
Performance
Indicator:
2014.
Final Report:
Goal 4:
Objective:
Performance
Indicator:
Final Report:
Compare the number of narcotic related search warrants executed in 2013 to the number in
This goal has been met. Narcotics Division executed 5 search warrants in 2013 and a total of 10
in 2014.
For the narcotic K-9 handlers and six patrol officers to work three days in the Narcotics
Division.
To introduce and inform officers on the operations of the Narcotics Division and how cases are
investigated and developed over time. This will allow officers to have a better understanding of
what is being done in the undercover narcotics role and how the intelligence provided to the
Narcotics Division helps develop cases. This will help build a team concept and build
relationships between Narcotics and Patrol Divisions.
If the narcotic k-9 handlers and six patrol officers work three days in the Narcotics Division, this
goal will be met.
This goal has not been met. Narcotics Officers were not able to train all the officers. Currently,
there are four officers that have not been trained.
PATROL
Goal 1:
Objective:
Performance
Indicator:
Final Report:
Goal 2:
Objective:
Performance
Indicator:
To decrease the amount of traffic crash fatalities in the City of Morristown.
Officers will utilize increased enforcement of traffic violations and seat belt usage, enhanced
enforcement details, etc. in order to attempt to decrease the number of traffic crash fatalities in
the city.
Compare the number of traffic crash fatalities in 2013 to the number in 2014.
This goal has been met. There were 7 traffic crash fatalities in 2013; this decreased to one
fatality in 2014.
To increase the amount of patrols and officer walks at Fred Miller Park and Civic Park to
decrease narcotic related activity through presence and arrests.
The parks are common places for narcotic users and dealers to conduct drug related activity.
Officers utilizing increased patrols and walks will deter narcotic related activity and increase
narcotic related arrests; this will provide safer parks for citizens of the community to enjoy.
Calculate the number of patrols/walks and number of drug related arrests in the parks.
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Final Report:
This goal has been met. Patrol conducted 1,030 foot patrols in parks through November 30,
2014; there are no numbers available for 2013. Officers made five drug related arrests.
PUBLIC INFORMATION UNIT
Goal 1:
Objective:
Performance
Indicator:
Final Report:
Goal 2:
Objective:
Performance
Indicator:
Final Report:
Increase the number of available personnel on the unit.
To provide additional personnel to be available for response to critical scenes and events
requiring information be released to the public.
Appointment of new Public Information team members.
This goal has not been met. At this time, no one has been identified as having the required
skill set for this type of assignment.
Increase the MPD’s presence on social media.
To reach a more diverse audience to increase public awareness of proactive programs and
actions taken by the MPD, which have a positive impact on the community.
Evaluation of participation on social media sites.
This goal has been met. A twitter account has been established to provide the public with
quick access to pertinent information during major incidents and critical events. Both the
Twitter and City’s Facebook accounts are used to highlight positive stories and events within
the MPD.
RECORDS DIVISION
Goal 1:
Objective:
Performance
Indicator:
Final Report:
Goal 2:
Objective:
Performance
Indicator:
Final Report:
To scan all past homicides and traffic fatalities/vehicular homicides into Docstar and to
repackage the case files with a filing system.
Currently, these files are in no certain order in boxes in the storage area on Dice Street. These
files will be brought to the Police Department and scanned into Docstar in an attempt to
preserve them.
The number of files that are scanned, repackaged, and put into in-house storage.
This goal has been met. All past homicides and traffic fatalities/vehicular homicides that were
stored on Dice St. have been scanned and indexed in Docstar. The originals have been
repackaged and are now stored in the secure storage area in-house.
To train current Records Personnel in all aspects of the records functions; including but not
limited to, TIBRS, Sex Offender Registry, Monthly/Annual Reports, Titan, DocView, etc.
To cross train all records personnel of all functions, instead of just their assigned duties, of the
Records Division.
When the records personnel can perform more functions of this division and can do all reports
and data entry, this goal will be met.
This is an on-going process and the goal is being met; this will continue into next year.
RECRUITING
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Goal 1:
Objective:
Performance
Indicator:
Final Report:
Goal 2:
Objective:
Performance
Indicator:
Final Report:
To produce a recruitment video for the Police Department’s section on the City of
Morristown’s website.
Use a posted video as an additional means for recruiting qualified applicants.
The posting of a recruitment video onto the website.
This goal has not been met. The recruitment video was not able to be completed; the person
who was going to do the video had time restraints and was not able to complete the task.
To update recruitment unit training.
To ensure all recruitment team members are familiar with the current police department
benefits such as salary, vacation, sick leave, and other fringe benefits.
Document initial and reoccurring training throughout 2014.
This goal has been met. All Support Services personnel received current benefits training on
March 24, 2014. During this time, recruitment training was conducted by a Navy Recruitment
Officer from the Armed Services Recruiting Station.
SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER
Goal 1:
Objective:
Performance
Indicator:
Final Report:
Goal 2:
Objective:
Performance
Indicator:
Final Report:
To have all School Resource Officers re-certify with the Explorer Program, through the Boy
Scouts of America and to attend at least one meeting monthly.
To ensure compliance with program criteria and increase officer interaction with the Explorers,
as well as improve the program by increasing participation.
By reviewing a record of when the School Resource Officers attend meetings and achieve
program certification.
This goal has been met. The School Resource Officers, who were required to recertify, have
done so. All certifications were up to date as of February 2014. Each officer has also attended
at least one meeting during the 2013-2014 school year.
To have the School Resource Officers become familiar with all middle and high schools, in
which a Resource Officer is assigned.
School Resource Officers will take time to become oriented with other schools by spending a
portion of their day at a school, other than the school assigned to. SRO’s can swap school
assignments and thereby meet with staff, students, and take note of the school’s floor plan. This
will increase officer effectiveness in critical events and increase school safety.
By documenting the number of times and schools resource officers visit. Once all SRO’s are
familiar with each middle school and high school, this goal will be met.
This goal has been met. Corporal Dilbeck and Officer Wallen did exchange school during the
first quarter of the 2014 school year; this was noted by activity at the perspective schools by
both officers. SRO’s continued to work schools, other than those assigned, on various
occasions. Two of these occasions were documented by Officers Wallen and Zion on August
25, 2014, as well as, Officers Hall and Wallen on August 29, 2014.
SPECIAL RESPONSE TEAM
Goal 1:
To conduct a mechanical and shotgun door breaching class for team members.
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Objective:
Performance
Indicator:
Midterm
Progress:
Final Report:
Recently, SRT had four team members attend a mechanical and shotgun door breaching class in
Knoxville, provided by the National Tactical Officers Association. The goal is for these four team
members to conduct training for all team members on the best practices for breaching a door,
utilizing mechanical tools and shotguns during search warrants and critical events.
Evaluate if the training is conducted.
This goal has not been met yet.
This goal has been met. The training was conducted on October 17, 2014.
SUPPORT SERVICES
Goal 1:
Objective:
Performance
Indicator:
Final Report:
Goal 2:
Objective:
Performance
Indicator:
Final Report:
To have Support Services personnel conduct training during monthly meetings.
Individual officers relay information that they gain, from in-service training, to other Support
Service personnel. This will allow the unit to gain more job knowledge; thereby, performing their
job more effectively and efficiently.
Reviewing the Support Services meeting minutes to ensure officers have conducted training.
This goal has been met. Lieutenant Gulley shared “Detecting Persons Carrying Concealed
Firearms” training on March 24, 2014. Officer Hickey shared “Domestic Violence” training on
May 7, 2014. September 10, 2014 Officer Bacon conducted training, and Officer Zion trained
the unit on October 15, 2014.
To review and update General Order 500.24, Wrecker/Towing Service.
The Wrecker/Towing Service General Order has not been revised since October 26, 2010. The
objective is to review this policy and make changes, if needed. This will increase the unit’s ability
to monitor compliance, easing the burden on officers and the public.
Recommended changes will be documented, as well as General Order revisions. The revised
General Order will serve as the indicator of goal accomplishment.
This goal has been met. Recommended changes were documented and the revisions were
made.
TRAINING
Goal 1:
Objective:
To become active in the Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Officer’s Association (TLETOA) by
attending at least three of the association’s bimonthly meetings and one of the two annual
conferences.
TLETOA is designed so that training officers across Tennessee can obtain knowledge and
information to increase their effectiveness to train other officers. As a newly assigned Training
Officer, I would benefit greatly by being an active member of the association. This would assist
me in not only being a better trainer, but by also learning the proper way to submit material to
P.O.S.T.
Performance
Indicator:
Final Report:
The number of meetings and conferences attended will measure whether this goal has been met.
This goal has been met. All meetings including the spring and fall conferences were attended.
Goal 2:
Conduct training in the tactical use of a flashlight for officers in the 2014 General In-service.
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Objective:
Performance
Indicator:
Final Report:
Goal 3:
Objective:
Performance
Indicator:
Final Report:
Flashlights are vital for the role of police officers. Proper use of flashlights in low light situations
can be the difference between a positive or negative outcome in many situations. By adding this
type of training to our General In-service, officers would have knowledge to reliably operate
during times when flashlights are needed.
Once the training has been scheduled and completed, this goal will be met.
This goal has been met. Sergeant King did conduct this training during active killer scenarios,
during the 2014 General In-service.
To develop a more efficient method for General Order Training.
To streamline the process for General Order Training in order to reduce the redundancy; all
General Orders need to be presented to all personnel.
Implementation of a new training process.
This goal has not been met, due to personnel changes in the training division.
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Organizational Chart
Chief of Police
Administrative Major
Operations Major
Special
Projects/Grants
Administrative
Corporal
Patrol Captains
(Shifts A,B,C,D)
Fiscal Planning
Property Officer
Patrol Lieutenants
(Shifts A,B,C,D)
Support Services
Corporal
Housing Officer
Crisis Negotiations
Team
Patrol Sergeants
(Shifts A,B,C,D)
SRO's
Honor Guard
Patrol Corporals
(Shifts A,B,C,D)
Bicycle Unit
Chaplain Unit
Accreditation
Manager
Planning & Research
Public Information
Unit
Administrative Clerk
Patrol Squads
(Shifts A,B,C,D)
Crime Analysis
Codes Enforcement
Support Services
Supervisor
K-9 Supervisor
Training
K-9 Unit
Records Supervisor
Firearms Section
Records Technician
Litter Crew
Coordinator
Court Clerk
Criminal
Investigations Captain
Internal Affairs Unit
Narcotics/Vice
Secretary
ICAC
CID Support Officer
SRT
Detective Lieutenant
Detective Sergeants
(Persons & Property)
EOD
Criminal Intelligence
(Property Sgt.)
Detective Corporal
Detective Squads
(Persons & Property)
Narcotics/Vice
Sergeant
Narcotics/Vice
Corporal
Narcotics/Vice
Detectives
Forensics
Evidence Technician
Victim/Witness
Coordinator
Narcotics/Vice
Lieutenant
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Reserve Officers
Administration
Michelle Jones
Administrative Major
Roger Overholt
Chief of Police
Todd King
Training Sergeant
Chief Overholt and the Administrative Division are involved in every aspect of the Morristown Police Department.
Chief Overholt is a member of many law enforcement associations such as the Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Police, the
Upper East Tennessee Law Enforcement Executive Council, and the Tennessee Meth Amphetamine Task Force. These
associations help keep our department informed.
Major Michelle Jones has written and received grants worth millions of dollars for the Morristown Police Department.
In addition to her administrative responsibilities, Major Jones also commands the Crisis Negotiations Unit, supervises Records,
Accreditation, Purchasing, and is involved in all aspects of the management of the department.
Accreditation-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Sergeant Todd King is responsible for the training of all Morristown Police Department employees. He creates lesson
plans to meet P.O.S.T. certification and teaches many of the classes. He is also commander of the Field Training Program, as
well as supervisor of the Firearms Unit.
Lieutenant Billy Gulley supervises the department’s School Resource Officers, Housing Liaison, Bicycle Unit, and
Evidence Unit. He is involved in many community activities and serves with several agencies such as Youth Council, Hamblen
County Health Council, and E.M.S.
Corporal Hinkle is responsible for ordering, receiving and distribution of all department vehicles, equipment, and digital
video evidence. Corporal Hinkle is also the department’s Project Safe Neighborhoods Officer and a Traffic Crash
Reconstructionist.
Natalie Pugh, Accreditation Manager for the department, manages the accreditation process and maintains the files
necessary for the agency to remain accredited. In addition, she creates the annual report, coordinates general order training,
and maintains changes to the general orders.
Casey Cummings provides clerical assistance to everyone in the administrative division. Casey is responsible for
monthly and annual reports including monthly traffic analysis and crime analysis.
Natalie Pugh
Accreditation Manager
Lieutenant Billy Gulley Support Corporal Kenneth Hinkle
Services Supervisor
Administrative Corporal
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Casey Cummings
Administrative Assistant
Administration (continued)
Chief Roger Overholt puts great effort into preparing
annual budgets
Administrative Major, Michelle Jones, spends much time
preparing grant proposals, budget analysis, and managing
projects and multiple units.
Sergeant Todd King prepares lesson plans for all
Morristown Police Department.
Lieutenant Billy Gulley supervises the Support Services
Division, including School Resource Officers, Housing
Liaison, Honor Guard, Evidence, and the Bicycle Unit.
Corporal Kenneth Hinkle oversees all department
property and is also the Project Safe Neighborhood
Officer.
Accreditation Manager, Natalie Pugh, prepares files with the
documentation necessary to show the Morristown Police Department
continues to meet the many standards that keep us accredited.
Administrative Assistant, Casey Cummings, prepares
documents for Administration, including crime analysis
and traffic analysis.
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Accreditation
Natalie Pugh
Accreditation Manager
In February 1993, the Morristown Police Department filed an application for
national accreditation with the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies
(CALEA). The Department developed Policies and procedures to ensure compliance with the
accreditation standards. CALEA arranged for and conducted the national on-site assessment
in September 1996. The assessment proved the department’s strong commitment to this
process with the results being most favorable. The Morristown Police Department received
its nationally accredited status at the CALEA Annual Conference in Miami, Florida on
November 23, 1996. Of the over 400 law enforcement agencies in the State of Tennessee,
the Morristown Police Department became the 14th agency to achieve nationally accredited
status.
Achieving accreditation has benefited the Morristown Police Department, our
municipal government, and the community. A few of the benefits of accreditation include a
reduction of liability insurance costs, increased community involvement and programs,
certified policies and guidelines for all personnel to follow, which gives a stronger defense in
lawsuits. The accreditation process has also enhanced the career development track for
both sworn and civilian employees.
Accreditation does not increase the responsibility or duties of police officers or
department administrators, however, the process does increase the accountability of each
position held within the Morristown Police Department. By ensuring that everyone is
accountable for their individual job tasks, we are better prepared to provide professional
and progressive police services to the community.
The Morristown Police Department has remained successful in maintaining the
high level of standards set forth by CALEA. In 2010, the City Administrators agreed that the
Department should pursue State Accreditation. The Morristown Police Department was
among the first five agencies to receive State Accreditation August 11, 2010 through the
Tennessee Law Enforcement Accreditation Program (TLEAP) coordinated by the Tennessee
Association of Chiefs of Police
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1 Reaccreditation:
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2 Reaccreditation:
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3 Reaccreditation:
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4 Reaccreditation:
November 1999—Atlanta, Georgia
March 2003—Orlando, Florida
November 2005—Nashville, Tennessee
March 2009—Raleigh, North Carolina
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1 State Accreditation:
August 2010 – Knoxville, Tennessee
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1 State Reaccreditation December 2013 – Nashville, Tennessee
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Project Safe Neighborhood
Administrative Major Michelle Jones
PSN Coordinator
Corporal Kenneth Hinkle
PSN Officer
Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) has been a nationwide commitment to reduce gun and gang crime in America
since 2001, by networking existing local programs that target gun crime and providing these programs with
additional tools necessary to be successful.
The program serves the community by offering education focused on at-risk groups. The Morristown Police
Department’s Project Safe Neighborhood’s Liaison works with investigators and federal prosecutors for tougher
sentences for gun crime offenders.
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Public Information Officer
Major Michelle Jones
Public Information Commander
Established in 2003, the Morristown Police Department’s Public Information Unit consists of five members. The
Public Information Unit provides all media outlets with information concerning proactive and community-related
information concerning the Morristown Police Department. The Unit responds to information and interview requests from
all media outlets, including, but not limited to print, radio, and television. Other Public Information Unit functions include:
· Assist media personnel in covering news stories at scenes of incidents
· Preparing and distributing agency media releases
· Arranging for and assisting at media conferences
· Coordinating and authorizing the release of information about victims, witness, and suspects
· Coordinating and authorizing the release of information concerning confidential agency investigations and operations
· Developing procedures for releasing information when other public service agencies are involved in a mutual effort.
Natalie Pugh
Public Information Officer
Corporal Brian Sulfridge
Public Information Officer
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Lieutenant Tony Belisle
Public Information Officer
Crisis Negotiations Team
The Morristown Police Department’s Crisis Negotiations Team was established in early 1995. The current Team
includes: Major Michelle Jones, Lieutenant Chris Hall, Sergeant John Fassler, Corporal Todd Davidson, Detective Michael
O’Keefe, Detective Jackie Hickey, Detective Travis Stansell, Officer Mike Bacon, Officer Yesenia Sanchez, Officer Craig
Jarnigan, and Reserve Officer Nathan Antrican. The purpose of the Crisis Negotiations Team is to supply highly trained,
professional negotiators during a critical incident, such as a barricaded suspect or during a hostage situation.
The Crisis Negotiations Team is made up of eight highly-trained men and women who receive advanced instruction
in mental health issues, dealing with people in crisis, and inter-team response with the Morristown Police Department’s
Special Response Team.
The Crisis Negotiations Team is recognized as a regional response team by the Council on Homeland Security. This
team has been successful in resolving incidents involving barricaded subjects and other critical events.
The Crisis Negotiations Team is coordinated by Major Michelle Jones and remains on-call twenty-four hours a day,
seven days a week.
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Training
The Morristown Police Department’s Training Division is staffed by one full-time
Training Officer and several certified instructors. It is the responsibility of the Training
Division to ensure that both sworn and civilian personnel receive mandated training required
by State and Federal law. It is the goal of the Training Division to provide the most up-to-date
and effective training possible.
All officers of the Morristown Police Department have received some level of college
education. A recent survey conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigations shows that
officers who are well-trained and better educated greatly reduce the incidents of litigation
against the departments for which they work. Efforts are continually made to increase the level
of education for all officers within the department. An on-going career and educational
counseling program is just one way in which we promote education.
Sergeant Todd King
Training Officer
Instructors of the Morristown Police Department are extremely qualified and receive
their certifications through state, national, and international law enforcement training
organizations.
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Special Response Team
The Morristown Police Department’s Special Response Team (SRT) is
comprised of experienced officers that have constantly exhibited the qualities
necessary for dangerous and demanding tasks.
The Special Response Team is involved in many high-risk incidents each
year. The team provides support at high-risk incidents, including drug raids warrant
service, barricaded suspects and hostage situations. All members of the Special
Response Team receive continuous training on a range of knowledge, skills, and
abilities that are needed to provide the services required of the team. The
Morristown Police Department’s Special Response Team is recognized as a Regional
Response Team by the Council on Homeland Security.
The Morristown Police Department’s Special Response Team is highly
recognized for their skills necessary to handle high-risk situations and is called upon
by other agencies for assistance.
The Special Response Team is coordinated by Sergeant Todd King.
Sergeant King also serves as the department’s Training Officer.
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Records Division
Rhonda Day
Court Clerk
Bonnie Langdon
Records Supervisor
Christy Waggoner
Records Clerk
The Records Division is a vital component of the Morristown Police Department. The primary function of the Division, consisting of a Records
Supervisor, City Court Clerk, and Records Clerk, is processing and maintaining document systems as related to Patrol and Investigative activities
within the jurisdiction of the City of Morristown. This includes working with offense reports, arrest reports, crash reports, citations, and other
associated items to assist sworn personnel with case follow-up.
Offense information is uploaded to the State repository for both state and national statistics, and monthly reports with regards to citations
are also submitted to the State. City Court is held weekly.
The Records Division is tasked with providing quality customer service to citizens with regards to citations, crash reports, and background
checks among a multitude of other items needed by the public, as well as being the greeters to visitors of the Department.
The Division is responsible for ensuring that sex offenders within the city limits of Morristown are properly registered and monitored for
the protection of the citizens of Morristown.
Records personnel are responsible for maintaining compliance with state and federal guidelines as related to the associated functions within
the division, and all Records employees attend required training to ensure they are up to date on any changes and maintain certifications. Employees
work with a variety of agencies as related to the day to day operations of the Records Division.
Each employee within the Records Division has his/her own daily tasks; however, as a unit they work together to provide the best service
possible to those both within the Department and the community as well.
An example of items handled by Records personnel in 2014 include:

9,164 payment (by charges )
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3,625 offenses (entered in TIBRS and Cisco)
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8,816 citations
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26 sex offenders that report monthly or quarterly for meetings/updates.
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Criminal Investigations
Detective Captain
Christian Newman
Detective Lieutenant
Vicki Arnold
Lieutenant
June Cosson
Detective
Tracey Bowman
Detective
Ron Sargent
Detective Sergeant
Al Herrera
Detective
Darrin Burchfield
Detective
Ricky Sanders
Detective Sergeant
Gary Bean
Detective
Phil Hurst
Detective
Travis Stansell
Detective Sergeant
Rick Harmon
Detective
Mark McElhaney
Officer Mike Bacon
Evidence Custodian
Detective Corporal
Bob Ellis
Detective
Michael O’Keefe
Officer Yesenia Sanchez
C.I.D. Support Officer
The Investigations Division is comprised of 17 personnel. Detectives in the Investigations Division work with crimes committed by or against both
juveniles and adults. Detectives’ responsibilities include investigating crimes that occur within the City of Morristown ranging from vandalism of
property to crimes against persons, such as assault or murder.
Several investigators are trained in specialized fields such as working with juveniles, arson, domestic violence, sex crimes, auto theft, and criminal
intelligence. See Investigation Division statistics on pages 60-61.
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Child Abuse and Sexual Exploitation (CHASE)
Lieutenant
June Cosson
Lieutenant Cosson serves as the Coordinator Child
Abuse and Sexual Exploitation Unit
Child Abuse and Sexual Exploitation Unit
The Child Abuse and Sexual Exploitation (CHASE) Unit was established by the Morristown Police Department in March 2001.
This unit is designed to respond to reports of child abuse, sexual abuse, and rape in a quick and professional manner, provide support to
the victim, as well as evidence assessment and preservation.
The Morristown Police Department acknowledges that while sexual abuse and rape is a violent crime to all persons, women are
most often victimized. In order to best serve these victims, the CHASE Unit is composed of specially trained female officers and
investigators. However, the CHASE Unit Team will utilize male officers and investigators in appropriate situations.
The CHASE Team consists of seven members: three investigators and four officers. The CHASE Unit receives crime-specific
training on report writing, evidence collection, and evidence preservation. A call-out list of team members is utilized if no member of the
unit is on duty at the time of an initial call, reporting child abuse, sexual abuse, or rape. The responding team member can then request
the CHASE Unit detective when necessary.
Members of the CHASE Team also work in conjunction with the CEASE Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Crisis Center,
as well as other agencies to ensure that victims receive the emotional support they need.
Officer Brad French
Officer Mike Bacon
Detective Jackie Hickey
Officer Diana Morgan
Detective Lieutenant
Vicki Arnold
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Victim/ Witness Assistance Program
Victim/ Witness
Assistance Program
Lieutenant June Cosson
Victim / Witness Assistance Program
The Victim/Witness Assistance Program of the Morristown Police Department was established to offer assistance to victims of crime,
which were personal in nature, i.e. domestic violence, rape, robbery, assault, etc. The type of assistance offered includes acting as a
liaison between the victims and the investigating officer, answering questions concerning the legal system, checking on court dates,
making referrals to other community service agencies, and so on. The Victim/Witness Program also works as a liaison between the
District Attorney General’s office and the Morristown Police Department. The main goal of the Victim/Witness Program is to
ensure that victims’ rights are being observed while offering personal assistance to victims who are in need of the program.
In 1997 and 1998, the Morristown Police Department received a Federal “Stop Violence Against Women” grant to be used in the
Victim/Witness Program. The grant supplied funding for specialized training, allowing the department to train two officers as POST
certified domestic violence instructors. This has enabled the Morristown Police Department to train all officers in Domestic Violence
Intervention and case preparation for prosecution. This training has directly increased the Morristown Police Department’s conviction
rate on domestic violence cases. Other agencies have used the Victim/Witness Program as a tool in setting up their own Domestic
Violence Units.
The Morristown Police Department provides brochures in both English and Spanish. All officers make these available as the needs
arise.
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Internet Crimes Against Children
Detective Captain Christian Newman
I.C.A.C Coordinator
The Morristown Police Department recognizes the internet as an ever-increasing tool utilized by child sexual predators to
commit crimes against minor children. Sexual predators gain access to children through various on-line web sites. They also exploit
child sex abuse victims by posting images of child pornography on the internet, and by transmitting images through e-mail systems. The
Morristown Police Department acknowledges that children in our community can easily be victims of these crimes, and that there is a
need for an investigative unit to address internet crimes against children. The Morristown Police Department’s Internet Crimes Against
Children Unit (ICAC) is comprised of investigators assigned by the Chief of Police and an assigned forensic computer examiner. The
ICAC Unit is a member of the Tennessee Regional ICAC Task Force, and is an affiliate of the Knoxville Police Department’s ICAC
Unit.
The Morristown Police Department’s Investigations Division became involved with Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC)
through a grant program in collaboration with the Knoxville Police Department and the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency
Prevention.
Due to the volume of child abuse, child sexual abuse, child sexual solicitation, child pornography, and other computer-related
crimes prosecuted, the State of Tennessee selected the Morristown Police Department as one of the original ten agencies in the State to
receive training in computer investigations, as well as forensics techniques.
The ICAC Unit completed the following extremely time consuming computer exams in 2014: 19 Hard-drives, 77
CD/DVD’s, 10 Flash Drives, and 32 other exams. The unit also conducted over 100 of peer-to-peer searches, including 219 keyword
searches, 7 IP searches, and 48 download. The unit also conducted 9 search warrants including both federal and state, and completed
14 agency assists for other surrounding agencies.
Officer Brad Jacobs
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Detective
Michael O'Keefe
Detective Lieutenant
Vicki Arnold
Forensics
A-Shift
*David Griffith
Brad French
B-Shift
*Brad Jacobs
Robert Reed
Rocky White
C-Shift
*David Hancock
Chris Bagby
Dustin Jones
D-Shift
David Klein
Blake McCarter
DELTA SHIFT
Det. Mike O’Keefe
Det. Darrin Burchfield
Det. Ron Sargent
*Det. Ricky Sanders
*Mike Bacon
ECHO SHIFT
*Sgt. Todd King
KILO SHIFT
Detective Jason Young
PERMANENT SHIFTS
*Diana Morgan
Detective Ricky Sanders
Crime Scene Technician
The mission of the Crime Scene Investigation Unit is to have trained personnel and equipment to
investigate, search, and collect evidence in major crime scenes, and to see that the evidence is properly
processed for court and that the chain of custody is maintained.
The Crime Scene Investigation Unit has one full-time technician. The technician is trained in crime
scene search, photography, sketching, fingerprinting, collection of evidence, and courtroom testimony. The
department also has 17 other officers on varying shifts trained in crime scene processing so that they can assist
the Crime Scene Technician on smaller incidents. All officers on the Crime Scene Investigation Unit are
equipped to do processing on a scene without calling out the crime scene van.
In addition to the Crime Scene Technician, six additional officers have special training and are called
for assistance on major crime scenes. Five officers have been to the National Forensic Academy.
The crime scene van, a three-fourths ton Ford van, is equipped with emergency lights, siren, and
police radio. The van contains specialized equipment for photography and video, fingerprinting kits of various
types and sizes, a casting kit, special collection containers, and special equipment such as a gasoline-powered
generator with lights, an evidence vacuum cleaner, tools, and ladders. The van is on a twenty-four hour, seven
day-a-week stand-by notice—it is ready to go at any time. The van will work other crime scenes upon request
of an investigator, the police officer answering the call, and/or the victim, if justified.
* On-call for major crime
scenes.
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Evidence Custodian
Officer Mike Bacon
Evidence Custodian
The Morristown Police Department recognizes the importance of ensuring the collection and preservation of
evidence. Officer Mike Bacon is the primary evidence custodian for the department. Officer Bacon’s job duties include storing,
cataloging, and tracking all evidence turned into the Morristown Police Department. In addition, the evidence custodian is
responsible for taking evidence to the TBI Crime Laboratory in Knoxville and Nashville, TN for analysis. When a court case is
resolved, the evidence custodian is responsible for disposing of the evidence per a court order signed by the District Attorney
General’s office and a Criminal Court Judge. The evidence is then returned to the owner, incinerated, or sold at public auction.
Due to the varying nature of evidentiary items being stored, proper ventilation is necessary in the storage area to
ensure adequate and safe airflow. During 2008, the Evidence Division installed a new ventilation system in the narcotics storage
area, lessening the narcotics odor. The Evidence Division schedules 3-4 evidence purges each year to free space for continued
evidence intake.
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Operations Division
With an average of 13 officers
including supervisors working per
shift, the Morristown Police
Department’s Patrol Division
covered 35.61 square miles and 319
roadway miles.
The Patrol Division
handled 44,553 police
contacts during 2014.
Major Chris Wisecarver
Operations
Captain Chuck Letterman
Patrol-A-Shift
Lieutenant Clyde Short
Patrol-B-Shift
Sergeant John Fassler
Patrol-A-Shift
Captain Michael Giles
Patrol-B-Shift
Lieutenant Chris Hall
Patrol-C-Shift
Sergeant Patrick Vaught
Patrol-B-Shift
Captain Dan Cliff
Patrol-C-Shift
Lieutenant Tony Belisle
Patrol-D-Shift
Sergeant Eddie Dilbeck
Patrol-D-Shift
Lieutenant Billy Gulley
Support Services
Honor
Guard
Housing
Officer
Bicycle
Unit
School
Resource
Officers
Chaplain
Unit
Community
Oriented
Policing
Recruiting
Unit
Corporal Brian Sulfridge
Patrol-A-Shift
Corporal Pete Shockley
Patrol-C-Shift
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Corporal Todd Davidson
Patrol-D-Shift
Narcotics/Vice & Organized Crime Unit
Large piece of
Crystal Meth
The Morristown Police Department’s
Narcotics/Vice Division is comprised
of six members:
1 lieutenant
1 sergeant
1 corporal
2 detectives
1 secretary
The duties of the Narcotics/Vice Division cover all aspects of work associated with drug activity ranging from
receiving and disseminating drug intelligence, conducting surveillance, making controlled narcotics purchases by use of undercover
informants, to executing search warrants on known drug locations. In addition, the Narcotics/Vice Division focuses on all vice activities,
such as prostitution, gaming, illegal weapons, and illegal alcohol sales. Vice cases also include those pertaining to prescription forgery,
fraud, and larceny.
Other responsibilities of the Narcotics/Vice Division include maintaining inventory and records on all vehicles seized by the
Morristown Police Department and conducting auctions of these vehicles.
The Narcotics/Vice Division has always, and continues to work closely with other law enforcement agencies including the
Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, the Drug Task Force, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and
Firearms, Drug Enforcement Agency and other police and sheriff departments. Above and beyond their assigned duties, members of the
Narcotics/Vice Division are also involved in other areas/units of the Morristown Police Department; members of the division are
certified with the Southeast Tennessee Methamphetamine Task Force, and are members of the Explosive Ordinance Detection Unit.
There are three members part of the Special Response Team, one is part of the MPD Honor Guard, and another member is a crime scene
technician and document analyst.
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Glock 45 with threaded barrel
Crystal Meth/"ICE" in a test kit
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Explosive Ordinance Detection Unit (EOD)
Detective Lieutenant Chris Blair
EOD Commander
The function of the Morristown Police Department’s Explosive Ordinance Detection (EOD) Unit is to respond to calls where there is a
possibility of explosives being located. The primary responsibility of the Unit is identification of possible explosive devices, scene containment,
rendering safe the explosive or blowing in place (BIP).
The EOD Unit is equipped with a bomb search suit, bomb blanket, assorted tools, carriers, disrupter, and EOD Bomb Disposal Unit.
The officers involved with the EOD Unit have received extensive training in this area. They have handled numerous calls involving
commercial and military explosives, as well as improvised (home-made) devises. The EOD Unit has worked with agencies such as Alcohol,
Tobacco, & Firearms, FBI, the Tennessee Highway Patrol, the Greeneville Police Department, and many other local entities.
The Morristown Police Department’s EOD Unit currently consists of four officers and is a Federally Certified Explosive Ordinance Unit.
Officer Lloyd Crocker
Assistant
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Officer Troy Wallen
EOD Technician
Detective Sergeant
Michael Hurt
EOD Technician
Patrol Division
The Patrol Division is an important component of the Morristown Police Department. In addition to the
patrol units being on the street to serve and protect the community, they also serve as ambassadors to the
community. The helpfulness, attitude, and timely response to incidents by patrol personnel continue to help
develop a positive relationship between the citizens of the community and the Morristown Police Department. As an
additional effort to deter crime, in 2014, the Patrol Division did daily walks in the downtown area, the Daily Bread,
and through the schools.
The Patrol Division continues to place a strong emphasis on community involvement and ensuring the
quality of law enforcement services provided are of the highest standard. The success of the Morristown Police
Department depends on the trust of the community. It is the Patrol Division’s mission to protect the rights of
persons within the Morristown Police Department’s jurisdictional limits to be free from criminal attack, to be secure
in their possessions, and to be able to live in peace.
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Criminal Apprehension Unit
Officer Blake Zion
Officer Ron Sanchez
Officer Matt Stuart Criminal
Apprehension Unit Coordinator
Officer Terry Sexton
Officer Michael Voccola
The Morristown Police Department’s Criminal Apprehension Unit (CAU) was formally organized in 2008 to aid in the serving of
outstanding warrants and to locate suspects in ongoing criminal cases. The Unit also assists in verifying compliance of sex offenders
registered in Morristown. Officer Matt Stuart coordinates this Unit.
The CAU continues to be an asset to the Morristown Police Department. Total arrests made since the Unit began on February 18,
2008 are 1,349 and the total warrants served are 2,073.
Total Arrests
Warrants Served
Misdemeanor Arrests
Felony Arrests
MPD Most Wanted Arrests
Violent Crimes Arrest
Sex Offender Compliance Checks
Days Worked per Year
2011
46
71
20
26
0
4
32
23
2012
216
331
112
104
6
9
31
96
500
450
400
350
300
250
200
150
100
50
0
2013
281
416
151
130
19
13
27
166
2014 Total
286
829
435
1253
151
434
135
395
7
32
15
41
29
119
122
407
2011
2012
2013
2014
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K-9 Unit
Officer Lucas Watson
K-9 Shadow
Corporal Pete Shockley
K-9 Mako
Captain Dan Cliff
K-9 Commander
K-9 Diego
Each year, all canines and handlers receive their certification from National Narcotic Detector Dog Association (NNDDA). The
canines and their partners are involved in hundreds of narcotic and other arrests each year.
All officers, with his canine, are assigned to a patrol shift, and participate in presentations of their abilities to civic clubs, such as
the Rotary Club, and in other area civic events. The K-9 Unit is a vital part in the fight against illegal drug activity for the Morristown
Police Department.
Supervised by Captain Dan Cliff, the Morristown Police Department’s K-9 Unit consists of the following:
Member
Canine Partner
Captain Dan Cliff
Corporal Pete Shockley
Officer Lucas Watson
Officer Brad Rice
Officer Paul Pressley
Diego
Mako
Shadow
Mic
Dano
Officer Paul Pressley
K-9 Dano
Officer Brad Rice
K-9 Mic
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Codes Enforcement
Diana Morgan
Codes Enforcement Officer
The position of Codes Enforcement is an important position in the police department as well as for the City of Morristown. The codes
official is responsible for the making sure the properties within the city limits are clean and free from environmental hazards.
The Codes Enforcement Official answers calls from residents pertaining to trash and other types of refuse left on property or not disposed
of properly. The following are the areas of work noted since the Codes Enforcement position was assigned under the direction of the
Police Department in September 2010.
In 2014, the number of dispatches and citations that have been filed are:
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455 dispatches
222 Complaints received
2,082 Notice of Violations issued
189 abandoned/junk vehicles tagged for removal
49 citations issued
3,548 Signs Collected
Spent 19.5 hours in court on various codes violations
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Litter Crew
Joshua Akard
Litter Crew Coordinator
The Litter Crew was started in September 2012. It was created in an effort to beautify
Morristown’s city limits. Officer Akard takes prisoners from the Hamblen County Jail that are
eligible for work release, and takes them to areas around Morristown that need to be cleaned
up. In 2014, the litter crew worked 1,657 hours and picked up approximately 64,900 pounds
of trash in the community. They also picked up 1,974 pounds of miscellaneous trash (that did
not fit into bags) and washed 714 City vehicles.
Downtown Clean-up
Shields Ferry Rd. Illegal Dump Clean-up
Valley Street Litter Pick-up
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Support Services
Lieutenant Billy Gulley
Support Services Division
Honor
Guard
Housing
Officer
Bicycle
Unit
School Resource
Officers
Chaplain
Unit
Community
Oriented
Policing
Recruiting
Unit
The Support Services Division is made up of several units that serve the City of Morristown. These units are responsible for enforcement
activities, proactive crime prevention, and community policing programs. The Morristown Police Department has developed an improved
relationship with the community through many of these programs. We are committed to continuing a proactive style of policing for the citizens of
the City of Morristown. Support Services Personnel were responsible for conducting the first Citizen’s Police Academy.
The Support Services Division is a major component of the Morristown Police Department. This unit is commanded by the Support
Services Supervisor who reports directly to the Operations Major. This unit is comprised of the following:

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Bicycle Patrol
Chaplain Unit
Community Oriented Policing Section (COPS)
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Honor Guard (HG)
Public Housing Enforcement
Recruiting Unit
School Resource Officers (SRO)
Other special operations units or sections assist with various tasks or functions when needed. These assignments may be made up of
members from all divisions of the Morristown Police Department with commanders throughout the department.
Special Operations Units include the following:
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Codes Enforcement
Criminal Apprehension Unit
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Crisis Negotiation Team
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Explosive Ordinance Detection (EOD) Unit
Litter Crew
Property Officer
Special Response Team (SRT)

Training Unit
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Bicycle Patrol Unit
Officer Blake McCarter
Corporal Eddie Dilbeck
Officer Eric Renfro
The Morristown Police Department’s Bicycle Patrol Unit was established in June 1995. The bicycle
officers concentrate on both proactive policing and law enforcement duties. A Cops Fast Grant funded the
program providing the salaries of two uniformed police officers. After the grant expired, the Morristown
Police Department agreed to fund the Unit. There is also one auxiliary officer assigned to the Bicycle Patrol
Unit. The Morristown Police Department has a strong commitment to community policing and will
continue to service the community through the Bicycle Patrol Unit.
The Bicycle Unit officers are responsible for patrol duties, community awareness programs,
providing safety information to school systems and other community service groups. The Bicycle Unit has
become an effective crime deterrent for areas such as the College Square Mall and other area shopping
centers. This unit is also very effective with the community policing programs. In addition to enforcement,
the Bicycle Unit has made presentations to several churches, school classes, and day cares on topics such as
bicycle safety, anti-drug and alcohol, and other police-related topics. The unit has attended Community
Pride Day, State Farm Bike Rodeo, and several Save Our Youth functions. The bicycle officers, along with
other police officers from all divisions, conduct an annual program called “Kids on Patrol” (KOP). In this
highly successful program, kids and police officers ride bikes together over a six-mile course. The Bicycle
Patrol Unit serves as an effective community-policing enforcement tool.
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Chaplain Unit
Dr. Chris Dotson
Chaplain Coordinator
Mr. Tom Miles
Senior Chaplain
Dr. Ruth Carpenter
Senior Chaplain
Captain Chuck Letterman Rev. Jonathon Bewley
Chaplain
Chaplain
Rev. Don Crider
Senior Chaplain
Rev. Mark Burford
Chaplain
Priest John Paul Freitag
Senior Chaplain
Mr. David Harris
Senior Chaplain
Rev. Mike Cutshaw
Chaplain
Rev. Mark Campbell
Chaplain
The Morristown Police Department Chaplain Unit consists of 11 volunteer chaplains who serve under the supervision of the
department’s Chaplain Liaison, Lt. Billy Gulley. All personnel have completed at least the Basic Law Enforcement Chaplain Training through
the International Conference of Police Chaplains. Several of the chaplains have completed numerous hours of additional studies in their
ecclesiastical field, with nine of them holding graduate degrees.
The Chaplain Unit serves as a liaison with religious organizations within the community. The chaplains are readily available to conduct
death notifications, as well as assist officers at suicide/attempted suicide scenes, fatality and serious injury traffic crashes, major crime scenes or
any other catastrophe. They also provide visitation for sick or injured employees at their home or place of confinement. This program is wellreceived by members of the Morristown Police Department and is a growing asset to the community.
The Chaplain Unit maintains a high moral standing, and responds to situations where a need is indicated, providing a service to the
citizens of the community as well as to the employees of the Morristown Police Department.
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Honor Guard
The Morristown Police Department’s Honor Guard was established in 1992 and is comprised of twenty (20)
departmental personnel. The composition of the Honor Guard is as follows:
Commander:
Members:
1
20
The different functions within the Honor Guard are: Detail Commander; Bugler; Bagpipes; Firing Party; Body
Bearers/Flag Holders and Color Guard (on occasion). Training is conducted every six months (twice a year), when the
training schedule permits. Many of the members are cross-trained to serve in several positions within the unit.
The Honor Guard is an asset to the Morristown Police Department and to the community and is recognized
throughout the region as a professional, well-trained unit. The Honor Guard participates in police funerals, parades, and other
functions as needed. Morristown Police Department Honor Guard personnel assist other police agencies in the training of
their own Honor Guard units. The Honor Guard takes great pride in their contribution to the Morristown Police Department
and to the community.
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Morristown Housing Authority Liaison and Crime Prevention Officer
Officer Jonathan Maxey
Morristown Housing Authority Liaison Officer
Crime Prevention Officer
A contract between the City of Morristown and the Morristown Housing Authority established the position of a police
coordinator that works in all Morristown Housing Authority developments. Since the appointment of this position in January 1994,
crime has been significantly reduced in all Morristown Housing Authority developments, as well as improving community relations. A
strong emphasis on community policing is credited for the success of the program.
Besides community relations, other duties of the Liaison Officer include but are not limited to: criminal investigations,
formation of neighborhood watch groups, enforcement of Morristown Housing Authority lease policies and procedures, criminal
history and background checks on applicants to the Morristown Housing Authority, participating in Morristown Housing Authority
eviction processes, and providing other law enforcement services as deemed necessary. The program is funded by a Department of
Housing and Urban Development Comprehensive Grant. Officer Jonathan Maxey is assigned to this position.
The Morristown Housing Authority Police Unit has initiated several programs that have been widely accepted by the residents
as having positive effects in the areas served. The initiated programs include: the Morristown Police Department Law Enforcement
Explorer Post #197 (a co-ed program for ages 14-20 who have an interest in a law enforcement career), and an after-school tutoring
program which is offered at the Davis Homes Library.
Since the establishment of the position, the Morristown Housing Authority neighborhoods are cleaner, safer, and more
positive in their interactions with all members of the Morristown Police Department.
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Recruiting Unit
Lieutenant Billy Gulley
Recruiting Unit Coordinator
The Morristown Police Department’s Recruiting Unit led by Lieutenant Billy Gulley was established to provide the
Administration of the Morristown Police Department with as many qualified applicants as possible for employment. This task is
accomplished by putting knowledgeable and professional recruiters in different areas of our population to encourage qualified potential
applicants to apply for employment within the Morristown Police Department.
The unit currently consists of six officers who serve as recruiters for the Morristown Police Department. These officers are
required to receive training on departmental policies, pay, benefits, etc. After completion of training, these officers attend College
Career Day and academy classes to inform the public about career opportunities. Recruiting officers also set up recruiting displays and
try to connect with as many potential applicants as possible. The Recruiting Unit has and continues to provide a larger variety of qualified
police applicants.
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School Resource Officers (SRO)
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Officer Blake Zion
School Resource Officer
Officer Greg Hall
School Resource Officer
Detective Travis Stansell
School Resource Officer
Officer Troy Wallen
School Resource Officer
During the 1998 school year, the Morristown Police Department and the Hamblen County School System implemented the
School Resource Officer (SRO) Program. The main purpose of the SRO Program is to provide a safe learning environment for our
youth, and to act as a liaison between the Morristown Police Department and the Hamblen County School System.
Currently, there are four full-time School Resource Officers assigned to the Hamblen County School System. Two full-time
officers are primarily assigned to Morristown-Hamblen High School East and Morristown-Hamblen High School West. Two full-time
School Resources Officers are also assigned to the four middle schools in Hamblen County. These officers serve as a liaison between the
student population and the Morristown Police Department, as well as an educational and information resource for the staff of the school
system. The SRO program is a pro-active community policing plan, devised to battle the national epidemic of youth violence and crime.
The School Resource Officers provide information and education relating to those areas of violent and self-destructive behavior that
students sometimes participate in. The SRO’s main objective is to deal with issues of violence that affect our families and community.
The SRO’s often attend school functions such as football games, lock-ins, and other extracurricular activities whenever possible.
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Square Miles of Service Area
Square Miles of Service Area:
35.61
Total Miles of Roadway (approximately):
319
Population Estimate (2012 Census estimate):
29,137
Estimated Transit Population:
35,187
Total Service Population Estimate:
59,335
Major Corridors Transit Travel:
166,720
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Morristown Police Department 911 Call Volume – 2009 through 2014
48000
47000
47805
46000
2009
47256
2010
45000
2011
45277
44000
2012
44959
44553
43000
2013
43811
2014
42000
41000
2014 Calendar Year 911 Call Volume by Agency
Agency
Morristown Police Department
Hamblen County Sheriff’s Department
Emergency Medical Services
Morristown Fire Department
Volunteer Fire Department
Emergency Management Agency
Walter’s State Community College
Total
4.62%
Total
43,811
14,822
10,640
3,170
553
31
36
73,063
0.72%
14.75%
Percentage
59.96%
09%
14.56%
4.34%
0.76%
0.04%
0.05%
100.00
Morristown Police Department
0.13%
0.05%
Hamblen County Sheriff's
Department
20.63%
Emergency Medical Services
59.10%
Morristown Fire Department
Volunteer Fire Department
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2013 / 2014 Comparison of Internal Affairs Complaints
2014
General Proficiency - 500.03 Release of Info
Harassment
Unnecessary Use of Force
Use of Profanity
Render Assistance - On Duty
General Proficiency - Release of Property
General Proficiency - Identification as Officer
Courtesy
Unnecessary Use of Force - No Injury
Commission of Misdemeanor Violation - TCA 37-1154 (releasing Juvenile Offender Info)
Improper Dissemination of Info
Misuse of Communications Facilities
Failure to Render Assistance - On Duty
Total 2014
Sustained/
Improper
Conduct
1
1
1
1
Not
Sustained/
Insufficient
Evidence
Exonerated/
Policy
Procedure
Failure
Not
Sustained/
Proper
Conduct
2
Unfounded
Withdrawn
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
9
4
0
1
Sustained/
Improper
Conduct
Not
Sustained/
Insufficient
Evidence
Exonerated/
PolicyProcedure
Failure
Not
Sustained/
Proper
Conduct
2013
Abuse of Alcohol
Aggravated Domestic Assault
Failure to Follow Department Policy-600.03
Failure to Report Motor Vehicle Crash
Failure to Report Other Officers’ Unbecoming
Conduct to a Supervisor
General Proficiency – Clerical Error
General Proficiency – Off-Duty Traffic Stop
Harassment
Improper Search
Improper Seizure
Improper Stop/Search
Lack of Passenger Transport Authorization
Misdirected Action on an Official Investigation
Unbecoming Conduct – Abuse of Discretion and
Neglect of Duty
Unbecoming Conduct – Accusation of Intoxication
Unbecoming Conduct – Bias National Origin
Unbecoming Conduct – Discourtesy
Unbecoming Conduct – Rude/Confrontational
Total 2013
1
7
Unfounded
1
0
Withdrawn
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
7
3
0
57
3
1
7
2
1
1
1
21
Total
2013
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Total
2014
1
6
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
0
2
1
1
1
1
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2012/2014 Police Activity
18000
15791 16662 16198
16000
14000
12000
2012
10000
6000
2013
7031 6693
8000
3510
2014
4809
4904
2022
4000
2000
244
291
244
0
Physical Arrests
Arrest Charges
DUI Charges
Citation/Charges
2012/2014 Comparison of Traffic Crashes Investigated
1600
1372
1405
1400
1200
1348
1000
2012
800
2013
600
2014
263
400
200
8
8
278
244
3
0
Fatalities
Personal Injuries
58
Total Crashes
2012/2014 Crime Analysis Comparison
Criminal
Homicide
0
2
0
Year
2012
2013
2014
Forcible
Rape
23
18
18
Robbery
Assault
Burglary
Larceny
46
25
26
599
575
595
154
118
114
1639
1514
1411
Auto
Theft
93
76
80
Narcotics
328
253
358
2013/2014 Comparison of Reported Offenses and Cases Closed
Classification
Criminal
Homicide
Forcible Rape
Robbery
Assault
Burglary
Larceny
Auto Theft
Gambling/
Liquor
Kidnapping
Missing
Person
Manslaughter
Miscellaneous*
TOTALS**
Narcotics
Investigations
Narcotics

Reported
Offenses
2013
Reported
Offenses
2014
% Increase/
Decrease
Decrease/
Increase
Clearance
Rate 2013
Clearance
Rate
2014
2
0
-100.00%
Decrease
100.00%
N/A
18
25
575
118
1514
76
18
26
595
114
1411
80
0.00%
4.00%
3.48%
-3.39%
-6.80%
5.26%
Increase
Increase
Decrease
Decrease
Increase
77.78%
96.00%
94.43%
88.98%
88.65%
81.58%
83.33%
92.30%
97.98%
90.35%
92.77%
93.75%
0
0
0.00%
5
2
-60.00%
81
79
-2.47%
0
1286
3701
0
1294
3619
0.00%
0.62%
-2.22%
Decrease
253
358
41.50%
Increase
Includes Arson, Forgery/ Attempted Forged Prescriptions, Forgery, Worthless
Documents, Fraud, Trespassing, Criminal Impersonation, Harassment/ Threats,
Contributing to Delinquency, False Police Reports, Violation Sex Offender
Registry, and other miscellaneous reports.
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2012/2014 Cases Assigned for Investigation
4000
3841
3620
3440
3500
2807
3000
2780
2621
2500
Cases Assigned
2000
Cases Closed
1500
1000
500
0
2012
Year
2012
2013
2014
2013
2014
Number of Investigators
14
14
13
Average Cases/ Investigator
274
259
265
2012/2014 Property Loss/Recovered Analysis
3500000
3000000
$3,001,907
$2,694,980
$2,228,871
2500000
$1,769,445
$1,670,251
2000000
$1,747,218
1500000
Property Loss
Property Recovered
1000000
500000
0
2012
2013
2014
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