She also worked part-time at the Knoxville Zoo and the Humane Society of the Tennessee Valley. Work continues on the Mobile Data Communications System. May. If approved, mobile communications could be a reality by the end of 2001. Considerable staff time has been devoted to preparation of a COPS MORE 2001 grant application for the technology. This grant, if approved, will fund the laptops necessary for mobile data and will supply additional hardware and software for the Department.
Preparations are underway to begin a process to fill existing police officer vacancies.
This should begin in mid-April. 98 Part I serious crimes were reported in Oak Ridge during February 2001. 33 persons were arrested and charged with Part I felony offenses this month. 6 Juveniles were arrested along with 27 adults. There were 3 arrests for underage possession of an intoxicating beverage and 2 persons were arrested for underage possession of an alcoholic beverage.