Murfreesboro Police Discuss Issues, Safety and More with Host Bart Walker

Oct 04, 2023 at 09:04 am by Producer

(L-R) Sgt. Amy Denton, PIO Larry Flowers


Murfreesboro Police Sgt. Amy Denton and PIO Larry Flowers talk about: 

Traffic Issues:  last Friday (9/29/2023) MPD participated in "Don't FALL Behind On Your Driving" where officers stopped drivers on Medical Center Parkway

  • 106 hands-free cellphone violations issued
  • 57 ticketed for not using seatbelts
  • 12 driving without a license or valid license
  • 11 no insurance
  • 5 license plates out of date
  • 2 loud exhausts
  • 1 child restraint 

Citizens Police Academy is in the planning staged. It is FREE and open to residents who live, work or go to school in Murfreesboro. 

  • Teen CPA is for ages 14-17. Sgt. Denton will survey members for the Spring, 2024 class as to the day of the week that best fits their schedule. Go to website: https://www.murfreesborotn.gov/1781/Police and click COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT tab. 
  • Adult CPA class is for ages 18+ who live, work or go to school in Murfreesboro. The class is filling-up right now, so apply quickly. It runs Tuesday evenings. To sign-up, go to website: https://www.murfreesborotn.gov/1781/Police and click COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT tab. 

FAITH & BLUE This Friday night and Saturday morning (Oaklands Park, across from MPD). 

  • 6:30PM Friday night free movie "Remember The Titans" as we learn to put our personal differences aside. 
  • 11AM-3PM Saturday at Oaklands Park to see all type of big trucks. The THP will be there with their big 18-wheeler that's loaded with driver simulators for snow, rain, ice and more. Have fun in a bounce house, enjoy Kona Ice and more. This event features Murfreesboro Police, Rutherford County Sheriffs Office and the Tennessee Highway Patrol. 

DRUG TAKE BACK daily 7AM-10PM (7 days weekly) in the lobby at Murfreesboro Police Department (1004 N. Highland). Please do NOT place liquid medications or sharp objects (needles, etc.) in the drop box.