The City of Crossville Police Department is proud to announce the March 2019 Officer of the Month. Patrol Officer Samantha Seay was presented with an Officer of the Month Certificate, to recognize her for going above and beyond what is required in their job descriptions as well as going the extra mile to help protect the citizens of our community.

On March 7^th, 2019, Patrol Officer Seay responded to the Crossville Walmart Super Store, for a theft report involving an associate’s personal cell phone. After taking the report and obtaining photos of the suspects, Officer Seay made a positive identification of the suspect, having previous knowledge of the individual. Officer Seay’s diligence enabled her to track down the suspect and take them into custody while recovering the stolen property and returning it to the victim.

Officer Seay conducted this investigation professionally and thoroughly and it is a good example of taking initiative and solving the crime. Therefore, Patrol Officer Seay has been named Officer of the Month, March 2019, for her dedication and diligence while performing her duties.