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

New TBI Study Analyzes Dangers Faced by Tennessee’s Law Enforcement Officers

NASHVILLE – Today, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation released its 2013 “Tennessee Law Enforcement Officers Killed or Assaulted” (LEOKA) study. The annual study compiles data submitted by the state’s law enforcement agencies to the Tennessee Incident Based Reporting System (TIBRS). Among the report’s findings for 2013: -The number of reported LEOKA victims decreased 3.7% from … Continue reading New TBI Study Analyzes Dangers Faced by Tennessee’s Law Enforcement Officers

New TBI Report Sheds Light on Hate Crimes in Tennessee

NASHVILLE - Today, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation released its “Tennessee Hate Crime 2013” report. The annual study compiles statistics reported by the state’s law enforcement agencies to the Tennessee Incident Based Reporting System (TIBRS). Among the report’s findings: -Ethnicity/National Origin victim offenses nearly tripled from 25 victims in 2012 to 96 victims in 2013. … Continue reading New TBI Report Sheds Light on Hate Crimes in Tennessee