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Personal Crimes

Offenses committed against a person, such as assault, robbery, rape, and homicide comprise a small percentage of Cookeville's crime statistics. However, when these crimes do occur they significantly impact our community. Because of this, personnel are trained in the investigative techniques that ensure thorough and efficient investigation of all personal crimes from the initial stages through prosecution. Some of the specialized training provided for detectives assigned to this unit include crime scene processing, interview and interrogation techniques, and homicide investigation. The Criminal Investigative Division also maintains specialized equipment to provide personnel with the means to collect and process evidence.

Statistics

 

The graph below shows the personal crimes committed in the City of Cookeville for the previous five years. There were 86 personal crimes in 2004 and although this was an increase of 16.2% from 2003, this was an average number of violent crimes compared to the previous five years.