THSO announces Law Enforcement Challenge Award recipients

On Jan. 11, 2021, the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) recognized 44 law enforcement agencies during its 16^th Annual Law Enforcement Challenge. This year, 53 Law Enforcement Challenge applications were submitted: 17 from West Tennessee, 14 from Middle Tennessee, 11 from East Tennessee, 11 from the Cumberland Region, and one submission from each of the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) districts.

“The THSO is proud to recognize the hard work and dedication of Tennessee law enforcement agencies this year,” said THSO Director Buddy Lewis. “The COVID-19 pandemic presented unique obstacles we’ve never experienced before in traffic enforcement. Despite this, our partners remained focused, diligent, and enthusiastic about saving lives across Tennessee roadways. We appreciate all of our law enforcement partners and look forward to continuing our shared mission toward zero deaths.”

Award winners are listed as follows. For more information, please visit www.tntrafficsafety.org. 

1-10 Officers Category

1. 1^st Place: Benton Police Department
2. 2^nd Place: Chapel Hill Police Department
3. 3^rd Place: Rocky Top Police Department

11-25 Officers Category

1. 1^st Place: Fairfield Glade Police Department
2. 2^nd Place: Bolivar Police Department
3. 2^nd Place: Newbern Police Department
4. 3^rd Place: White House Police Department

26-45 Officers Category

1. 1^st Place: Brownsville Police Department
2. 2^nd Place: Martin Police Department
3. 3^rd Place: McMinnville Police Department

46-75 Officers Category

1. 1^st Place: Greene County Sheriff’s Office
2. 2^nd Place: Maryville Police Department
3. 3^rd Place: Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office

76-100 Officers Category

1. 1^st Place: Fort Campbell Police Department
2. 2^nd Place: Gallatin Police Department
3. 3^rd Place: Williamson County Sheriff’s Office

101-200 Officers Category

1. 1^st Place: Bartlett Police Department
2. 2^nd Place: Sumner County Sheriff’s Office
3. 3^rd Place: Blount County Sheriff’s Office

201-500 Officers Category

1. 1^st Place: Clarksville Police Department
2. 2^nd Place: Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office
3. 3^rd Place: Chattanooga Police Department

501 or More Officers Category

1. 1^st Place: Shelby County Sheriff’s Office
2. 2^nd Place: Metro Nashville Police Department
3. 3^rd Place: Memphis Police Department

THP Districts Category

1. 1^st Place: THP District 6 – Cookeville
2. 2^nd Place: THP District 8 – Jackson
3. 3^rd Place: THP District 5 – Fall Branch

University Police Category

1. 1^st Place: University of Tennessee Knoxville Police Department
2. 2^nd Place: Austin Peay State University Police Department

Director’s Award – Highest Overall Score

1. Bartlett Police Department

Director’s Award – Sheriff’s Office

1. Greene County Sheriff’s Office

Rookie of the Year

1. Obion County Sheriff’s Office

Occupant Protection Award

1. Austin Peay State University Police Department

Child Passenger Safety Award

1. THP District 8 – Jackson

 Impaired Driving Awareness Award

1. Crossville Police Department

Speed Awareness Award

1. Tipton County Sheriff’s Office

Bicycle & Pedestrian Safety Award

1. Gallatin Police Department

Teen Driver Safety Award

1. THP District 8 – Jackson

Commercial Motor Vehicle Enforcement Award

1. THP District 7 – Lawrencebur

Motorcycle Safety Award

1. Clarksville Police Department

Distracted Driving Award

1. Clarksville Police Department

 Distracted Driving Award – Tennessee Highway Patrol

1. THP District 8 – Jackson

Seat Belts Are For Everyone (SAFE) Campaign

1. Crossville Police Department