TBI Releases Crime Studies on Hate Crime, Violence Against Law Enforcement Officers

NASHVILLE – Today, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation released two reports, detailing the volume and nature of crime identified as hate crime and violence against the state’s law enforcement officers. The annual studies compile crime data submitted to TBI by the state’s law enforcement agencies through the Tennessee Incident Based Reporting System (TIBRS). Among the … Continue reading TBI Releases Crime Studies on Hate Crime, Violence Against Law Enforcement Officers

Man Indicted in Connection with 2017 Murder in Somerville, TN

MEMPHIS – A joint investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, Fayette County Sheriff’s Office, Somerville Police Department, and the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the indictment of Lucius Nathaniel Mason, Sr. on multiple charges related to a 2017 homicide. On December 24, 2017, at the request of the 25th … Continue reading Man Indicted in Connection with 2017 Murder in Somerville, TN

We’re Hiring at TBI Headquarters

JOB OPENING CJIS SUPPORT SPECIALIST, CJIS SUPPORT CENTER, TBI HEADQUARTERS  JOB DUTIES Reviews crime incident data at law enforcement agencies and colleges/universities in Middle Tennessee for accuracy and completeness. Prepares written reports after each review and must ensure all required steps are completed for each agency’s audit. May assist with audits of large agencies outside … Continue reading We’re Hiring at TBI Headquarters

TBI Agents Investigating Overnight Memphis Officer-Involved Shooting

UPDATE (3:15 P Saturday): The deceased individual has been identified as Terrance Carlton, DOB 6-13-92. As part of the ongoing search for relevant evidence, authorities have also located a firearm consistent with the weapon used in the overnight shootings mentioned in the narrative below. Authorities have also developed information leading to Carlton as the suspect … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Overnight Memphis Officer-Involved Shooting

TBI Releases Annual Statewide Crime Study

NASHVILLE – Today, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation released its 2017 ‘Crime in Tennessee’ report, revealing a slight overall increase in reported instances of crime in the most recent reporting year. The annual study compiles data reported from each law enforcement agency in the state through the Tennessee Incident Based Reporting System (TIBRS). The TBI’s … Continue reading TBI Releases Annual Statewide Crime Study

Memphis Man Indicted, Arrested For Abusing A Patient

MEMPHIS – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit has resulted in the indictment, arrest of a Memphis man for the abuse and mistreatment of a patient. In October 2017, TBI’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit began an investigation into the actions of Dominique Cooper, DOB 3/20/1985. Allegations … Continue reading Memphis Man Indicted, Arrested For Abusing A Patient

Dyersburg High School Teacher Indicted, Arrested on Multiple Charges

JACKSON – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment and arrest of a Dyersburg High School teacher on multiple charges involving inappropriate conduct with a minor student. On March 3rd, at the request of 29th District Attorney General Danny Goodman, TBI Special Agents began an investigation … Continue reading Dyersburg High School Teacher Indicted, Arrested on Multiple Charges

Information Communication Specialist Position Open at TBI Headquarters

TBI JOB OPENING - CRIME INFORMATION COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST TENNESSEE INFORMATION ENFORCEMENT SYSTEM (TIES) UNIT TBI HEADQUARTERS 1 VACANCY JOB DUTIES Responsible for monitoring the TIES computer system to ensure law enforcement agencies and databases are connected and working. Assists law enforcement agencies with National Crime Information Center (NCIC) entries and other TIES transactions. Monitors and … Continue reading Information Communication Specialist Position Open at TBI Headquarters

New TBI Study Details Law Enforcement-Related Deaths in 2017

NASHVILLE – Today, for the first time, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has released a comprehensive study detailing law enforcement-related deaths in the state. The report, released in accordance to the requirements set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated § 38-10-102, uses established definitions and methodology and provides information on qualifying incidents submitted by the state’s … Continue reading New TBI Study Details Law Enforcement-Related Deaths in 2017

Third Person Charged in 2017 Hardin County Fire

  JACKSON – A joint investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, Tennessee Fire Investigation Services and Hardin County Sheriff’s Department has resulted in the indictment and arrest of an Alabama man, making him the third person to be charged in connection with the 2017 fire. At the request of 24th District … Continue reading Third Person Charged in 2017 Hardin County Fire