Clarksville Citizens Police Academy Alumni to host Pancake Breakfast July 28th
June 14, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The Citizens Police Academy Alumni will host a Pancake Breakfast at Applebee’s on Wilma Rudolph Boulevard. on July 28th from 7:30am to 9:30am. Tickets are $5.00 for pancakes, sausage, and drink.
Please come out and help us raise money for the New Bicycle Patrol, that allows Officers to patrol on a more intimate level.
For information or tickets, call Kaye Jones at 931.320.5762.
Clarksville Police Department adds Six New Officers today
May 17, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Police Department is happy to welcome six new officers to their ranks today. Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan administered the Oath of Office to the Police Department’s newest additions.
They will attend the Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy from May 27th – August 3rd, 2012.
Left to Right: Dustin Reynolds, Greg VanMeter, Mayor Kim McMillan, Lance Alsup, Anthony Murphy, Thomas Biele, Gary Mefford, Chief Al Ansley. (Photo by CPD-Jim Knoll)
National Police Week 2012: Honoring and Remembering our Fallen Law Enforcement Officers
May 14, 2012
Clarksville, TN – In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed Public Law 87-726 that set aside May 15th as National Peace Officers’ Memorial Day and the week in which May 15th falls as National Police Week. This year, National Police Week will run from Sunday, May 13th through Saturday, May 19th.
The law was later amended by the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1995, Public Law 103-322 signed by President Bill Clinton, directing that the flag of the United States be displayed at half-staff on all government buildings on May 15th each year as a tribute to law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty. [Read more]
Clarksville Chamber presents Austin Peay State University’s Winters with Distinguished Community Service Award
May 9, 2012
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Clarksville, TN – One gets the impression that Dr. Tim Winters, Austin Peay State University classics professor, doesn’t sleep much. A dedicated teacher, he’s won most of the University’s major faculty awards, such as the Socrates Award for Excellence in Teaching and the APSU National Alumni Association Distinguished Professor Award. [Read more]
Clarksville Police Department to hold their 4th Annual Youth Coalition Olympics
April 20, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Police Department will be holding their 4th Annual Youth Coalition Olympics June 2nd through June 22nd, 2012. All area youths ages 12-17 are invited to participate.
Opening Ceremony will be held June 2nd from 11:00am to 2:00pm at the Clarksville Police Headquarters located at 135 Commerce Street, Clarksville TN. [Read more]
Clarksville Police Department to hold Student Traffic Awareness Training Classes for Teens
April 13, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Student Traffic Awareness Training Classes (S.T.A.T.) for high school students between the ages of 15 and 19 will be held May 5th, August 18th and October 20th, 2012. The classes are free.
The Classes will be held at the Grace Nazarene Church located at 3135 Trenton Road, Clarksville, Tennessee. Classes are from 9:00am until 1:00pm.
Student Traffic Awareness Training (S.T.A.T) class. (Photo by CPD – Jim Knoll)
Shogun Restaurant own donates $1,000 to the Clarksville Police Department’s Youth Coalition Program
April 12, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Deok Kwon Nam, owner of Shogun Restaurant, presented the Clarksville Police Department a personal donation in the amount of $1,000 for the Clarksville Police Department’s Youth Coalition.
The CPD Youth Coalition is a unique program which works with “at risk” juvenile offenders.
(Left to Right) Sgt J.W Hunt, Deputy Chief Frankie Gray, Business Owner Deok Kwon Nam, Chaplain David Lee, and Officer Tony Marshall. (Photo by CPD Jim Knoll)
Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s “Spring Eggstravanganza” easter egg hunt was held Saturday
April 9, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville’s Department of Parks and Recreation held their annual Spring Eggstravanganza easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 7th on the Heritage Park Baseball Fields. The turn out was overwhelming, and so the Clarksville Department of Parks and Recreation staff are planning to make adjustments to the event next year. Thousands of families showed up to enjoy the absolutely wonderful afternoon.
Kids gathering Easter eggs at the 2012 Spring Eggstravanganza on Saturday
Clarksville Police Deputy Chief Frankie Gray Graduates from the FBI National Academy
April 2, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Police Deputy Chief Frankie Gray graduated from the 248th Session of prestigious FBI National Academy on March 19th, 2012, after 10 weeks of intensive academic and physical training.
Only three percent of law enforcement, worldwide, is selected to attend the FBI National Academy.
Clarksville Police Deputy Chief Gray with FBI Director Robert Mueller III.
Police Academy Graduate Take Honors
March 22, 2012
Clarksville, TN – the Clarksville Police Department once again demonstrated the quality of officers they hire. Two officers, Adam Post and Jordan Parnell graduated from the Tennessee Law Enforcement class, March 16th, 2012.
Officer Jordan Parnell was recognized with multiple honors at the Academy Graduation. He was awarded the prestigious John R. Cunningham Award for Outstanding Officer for top overall score for academic and practical skills application and also received the award for Highest Academic Score.
(L to R) Officers, Adam Post and Jordan Parnell.
