The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is seeking interested and qualified candidates for the following position: ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY INFORMATION SYSTEMS DIVISION TENNESSEE INSTANT CHECK SYSTEM (TICS) UNIT, TBI HEADQUARTERS JOB DUTIES Responsible for answering calls from Federal Firearm Licensee (FFL) Dealers. Prepares and formats letters for denied transactions, and enters appeals data into a computer database. … Continue reading Now Hiring! TBI Job Opening: Administrative Secretary
New TBI Study Sheds Light on Prevalence of Domestic Violence in Tennessee
NASHVILLE – Today, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation released its “Domestic Violence 2011-2013” study. The report analyzes crime data submitted by the state’s law enforcement agencies to the Tennessee Incident Based Reporting System (TIBRS) from 2011 to 2013. Among the report’s findings: Simple Assault was, by far, the most frequently reported offense, accounting for 68.8% … Continue reading New TBI Study Sheds Light on Prevalence of Domestic Violence in Tennessee
Annual TBI School Crime Study Shows Improvements, Continued Challenges
NASHVILLE – Today, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation released its annual “School Crime Report.” The study compiles crime data involving schools, as submitted by the state’s law enforcement agencies to the Tennessee Incident Based Reporting System (TIBRS) in 2013. Among the report’s findings: Overall, the number of crimes occurring at schools decreased 11.5% from 2012 … Continue reading Annual TBI School Crime Study Shows Improvements, Continued Challenges
Springfield Couple Nabbed in TBI Theft Case
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has obtained indictments for a Springfield couple accused of knowingly buying stolen goods. At the request of 19th District Attorney General John Carney, TBI Special Agents began investigating Kevin and Avonda Dickerson on April 9, 2014. During the course of the investigation, Agents developed information that on three … Continue reading Springfield Couple Nabbed in TBI Theft Case
Police Chief Indicted, Facing Charges in TBI Misconduct & Theft Case
COOKEVILLE – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has obtained indictments for a police chief accused of misconduct. At the request of 12th District Attorney General J. Michael Taylor, TBI Special Agents began investigating Jason Erik Redden on August 21, 2013. During the course of the investigation, Agents developed information that Redden, while working as Chief … Continue reading Police Chief Indicted, Facing Charges in TBI Misconduct & Theft Case
Bar Owner Indicted in TBI Gambling Investigation
COOKEVILLE – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has obtained an indictment for a McMinn County man accused of illegally possessing a gambling device at a bar he owns. At the request of 10th District Attorney General Steven Bebb, TBI Special Agents began investigating David Thomas Ingle on March 6, 2014. Ingle owns the “Double O” … Continue reading Bar Owner Indicted in TBI Gambling Investigation
Jackson Woman Pleads Guilty in TBI TennCare Theft Case
MEMPHIS – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has obtained an indictment, arrest and a guilty plea in the case of a Jackson woman accused of stealing money intended for TennCare recipients. With the assistance of the Tennessee Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, TBI Special Agents began investigating Tammy Marie Swann on January 8, 2014. … Continue reading Jackson Woman Pleads Guilty in TBI TennCare Theft Case
Multi-Agency Drug Case Nets Indictments for 19 People, Including Police Officer
COOKEVILLE – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has obtained indictments for 19 people, including a city worker and a police officer in Crossville, following a 14-month drug investigation. TBI Special Agents began the case in March 2013, after receiving information about large quantities of Methamphetamine in the Upper Cumberland region. Investigators developed the case and … Continue reading Multi-Agency Drug Case Nets Indictments for 19 People, Including Police Officer
Marshall County Man Facing 2nd Charge in Ongoing TBI Assault Case
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has obtained an additional indictment for a Marshall County man accused of trying to coerce the victim in the crime for which he already faces a criminal charge. At the request of 17th Judicial District Attorney General Robert Carter, TBI Agents began investigating Kevin Dee Vanhooser on January … Continue reading Marshall County Man Facing 2nd Charge in Ongoing TBI Assault Case
TBI Case Leads to Charge for McMinn County Man in Death of His Nephew
KNOXVILLE – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has obtained an indictment for a McMinn County man accused of shooting and killing his nephew. At the request of 10th Judicial District Attorney Steven Bebb, TBI Special Agents began investigating Marvin Derick Hayes on March 9, 2014, the same day deputies found his nephew, 22-year-old Brandon Lee … Continue reading TBI Case Leads to Charge for McMinn County Man in Death of His Nephew
