The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation today released its annual study dedicated to crime in Tennessee’s schools. Produced by TBI’s Crime Statistics Unit, the study spans a three-year period between 2008 and 2010 and is based on numbers submitted by Tennessee law enforcement agencies to the Tennessee Incident Based Reporting System (TIBRS). The state’s first ever school crimes study was released in May of 2009.
The reported number of crimes that occurred at schools decreased by 1.6% from 2009 to 2010 and there was an overall decrease of 3.4% between 2008 and 2010. There were 13,110 crimes reported at schools in 2010 compared to 13,327 in 2009. This report is based on incidents submitted by law enforcement agencies and excludes offenses reported by colleges and universities. Those statistics are compiled in TBI’s “Crime on Campus” report that was released earlier this year.
“School Crimes Study” Quick Facts
- 2.3% of all crimes reported in the state occurred at a school.
- The reported numbers of crimes occurring at schools decreased by 1.6% from 2009. There were 13,110 crimes reported in 2010 compared to 13,327 in 2009.
- Simple assault was the most frequently reported crime at 4,885 offenses.
- Crimes against persons increased by 3.4%, but crimes against property decreased by 9.1%.
- More crimes occurred on Friday than any other day of the week and most resulted in no injury to the victim.
- 51% of the time, the relationship between the offender and victim was acquaintance.
It is important to understand the characteristics surrounding school crime and its offenders and victims. This understanding will help schools, policy makers, law enforcement and the public learn how to better combat crime that occurs at these institutions. To view the “School Crimes Study” for 2010 in its entirety, go to the TBI website at www.tbi.tn.gov.
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Legislative Session Ends
On May 21st, the General Assembly concluded its business and adjourned till 2012. This ended a long week of late nights and extensive debates on a wide variety of topics. The Tennessee County Services Association Legislative Conference in Gatlinburg on June 7 and 8 will include sessions to update county officials on the impact of the state budget and new legislation affecting counties. I hope to see you there.
Monday, May 16, 2011
Governor Files Supplemental Budget Amendment
Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam has filed an amendment with the General Assembly that adjusts next year’s budget proposal to reflect new estimates on increased state revenues. The supplemental appropriations amendment (SB2090/HB2139) includes funding that was not included in the budget the governor presented in March, which was based on earlier revenue projections.
Notable funding priorities in the governor’s budget amendment include:
• $71.3 million for disaster relief resulting from recent storms and flooding.
• $4.7 million for the Department of Intellectual Disabilities Services to restore residential rates.
• $1.9 million for mental health services for residents of Northeast Tennessee through the Mountain State Health Alliance.
• $8.5 million to restore previously scheduled rate reductions of 8.5 percent to mental health providers in TennCare.
• $5 million for payments to the Memphis Regional Medical Center, Nashville General Hospital and Jellico Community Hospital.
• $3.5 million additional for smoking cessation assistance in TennCare.
• $6.9 million grant for three programs at Meherry Medical College.
• $220,000 for first-year debt service on construction bonds for $22.6 million, 108-bed State Veterans’ Home in Clarksville.
• $2.5 million for the Civil Rights Museum in Memphis.
• $1 million recurring to limit the impact of the Hall Income Tax on eligible seniors 65 years and older, beginning in fiscal year 2012-2013.
• $19.9 million additional for lottery scholarships to fund students’ ability to utilize them during summer school.
• $5 million to the University of Memphis for operations on the Lambuth campus in Jackson.
• $21.1 million for state building maintenance, plus $1 million for a statewide capital improvements master plan for Higher Education and state facilities.
• $16.5 million for a potential major economic development expansion project.
The budget amendment assumes a reimbursement of approximately $82 million in Medicaid funding errors, which the federal government says is owed to the state. Several healthcare-related investments are contingent on receiving those funds, as well as higher education investments:
The General Assembly is expected to consider the budget this week.
Notable funding priorities in the governor’s budget amendment include:
• $71.3 million for disaster relief resulting from recent storms and flooding.
• $4.7 million for the Department of Intellectual Disabilities Services to restore residential rates.
• $1.9 million for mental health services for residents of Northeast Tennessee through the Mountain State Health Alliance.
• $8.5 million to restore previously scheduled rate reductions of 8.5 percent to mental health providers in TennCare.
• $5 million for payments to the Memphis Regional Medical Center, Nashville General Hospital and Jellico Community Hospital.
• $3.5 million additional for smoking cessation assistance in TennCare.
• $6.9 million grant for three programs at Meherry Medical College.
• $220,000 for first-year debt service on construction bonds for $22.6 million, 108-bed State Veterans’ Home in Clarksville.
• $2.5 million for the Civil Rights Museum in Memphis.
• $1 million recurring to limit the impact of the Hall Income Tax on eligible seniors 65 years and older, beginning in fiscal year 2012-2013.
• $19.9 million additional for lottery scholarships to fund students’ ability to utilize them during summer school.
• $5 million to the University of Memphis for operations on the Lambuth campus in Jackson.
• $21.1 million for state building maintenance, plus $1 million for a statewide capital improvements master plan for Higher Education and state facilities.
• $16.5 million for a potential major economic development expansion project.
The budget amendment assumes a reimbursement of approximately $82 million in Medicaid funding errors, which the federal government says is owed to the state. Several healthcare-related investments are contingent on receiving those funds, as well as higher education investments:
The General Assembly is expected to consider the budget this week.
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