The Department of Safety has released preliminary data indicating that 74 persons died on Tennessee Highways in May 2010. The update depicts fatality numbers by county.

Motor Vehicle Fatality and Safety Restraint Useage - May 2010.pdf

We have added the new Drug Control Policy, issued by the White House to the public on May 15th, to the Resources section. One of the priorities is to reduce drugged driving episodes by 10% in the next five years.

White House Drug Control Policy.pdf

We have added, in the Resources section, a file from the Department of Safety concerning DUI convictions posted to Driver's History.

If you get a call from the press or plan to speak at the Rotary, this file can provide conviction numbers for you.

DUI Convictions Posted to Driver History.pdf

Now available in the Resources section is the "Hardcore Drunk Driving Community Supervision Guide" a resource outlining probation and parole challenges, effective strategies and model programs. The guide was developed by members of the American Probation and Parole Association with the Century Council.

HCDD Community Supervision Guide.pdf

The Tennessee Supreme Court issued an opinion on April 26, 2010 concerning Crawford v Washington and hearsay. The opinion reversed the Court of Criminal Appeals. The opinion State v Franklin is in the resources folder or by the link below. It is mandatory reading for all Prosecutors concerning the 4th Amendment.

Tennessee v Franklin - Tag Number.pdf