The use of deadly force by law enforcement officers across Northeast Tennessee is regulated and defined by local police departments and their policies.
Many considerations come into play when it comes to examining the topic of police shootings, whether regionally, statewide or in the broader context of U.S. politics and history, Dr. B Henderson, an associate professor of criminal justice at Tusculum University said.
Every county across Tennessee recorded an unemployment rate of 5% or less in May, according to recently released information.
Police shootings take a mental toll on all involved.ÌýIn recent years, police departments in particular have organized to dispel stigma around mental health and help officers address the emotional aftermath of shootings.
This year, one in every five officer-involved shootings across the state has taken place in Northeast Tennessee — an area comprising only 6.3% of the state’s total population.
The Hope in Action event was hosted by Layla’s Hope, a program of the Mental Health Transformation Alliance.Ìý
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The Washington County Democratic Party (WCDP) has issued a statement condemning the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to allow Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming medical care for transgender youth to stand.
East Tennessee State University will miss out on $1.6 million previously slated for ETSU research initiatives after President Donald Trump slashed tens of billions in federal funding for higher education.
With school out for the summer, many parents struggle feeding their children, so Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee (SHFBNT) is offering its Summer Feeding Program to fill the gap.