Pubdate: Sat, 17 May 2014
Source: Herald-Citizen (TN)
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Author: Laura Militana

ALGOOD PD STARTS DRUG TIP HOTLINE

ALGOOD -- In an effort to engage the community in making their city
safer, Algood Police have launched a drug tip hotline.

"We're asking anyone inside the city limits of Algood to report --
anonymously -- any drug activity or crime," detective Justin Medlin
said. "We can't be everywhere at once, so we need the public's help."

Medlin credits Chief Gary Harris for helping him with this
initiative.

"There is a drug problem here in Algood," Medlin said. "We're wanting
the hotline to become community-oriented. The community is our eyes
and ears."

Oftentimes, one tip can lead to multiple things.

"It can make a difference," Medlin said.

It can take time as well.

"Those who give us tips can remain anonymous," he said. "I am the only
one who has access to the tips."

In Algood, Medlin said the biggest problem is with prescription drugs,
with a few meth cases here and there.

And every tip will be taken seriously and investigated.

"We also need people to be very specific about what they see," he
said. "Give us as much information as possible with as much detail as
possible."

To leave an anonymous tip, call 537-6830 and hit option 4 or call
537-6830 and hit 3784 (drug) as you hear the message come up.
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