Officer Beau Skinner Recognized by Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Police as Middle TN Officer of the Year for 2011
October 7, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Officer Beau Skinner was selected by the Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Police as 2011 Officer of the Year for Middle Tennessee. Officer Skinner was recognized for his heroic actions on the morning of January 25th, 2011, for entering a burning building and rescuing a woman and her two children.
He showed a complete disregard for his own personal safety and great bravery in this dangerous situation.
(Left to right) Bradley Lindsey, Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Police Award Committee Chairman, Chief Al Ansley, and Officer Beau Skinner.
Aviation Fun Day
October 6, 2011
Outlaw field, Saturday the 8th from 10:00am-2:00pm
Clarksville, TN – Outlaw Airfield, North Central Institute (NCI) will be hosting their Annual Aviation Day in recognition of Aircraft Maintenance Technicians.
Free activities will be on hand for the entire family, from the youngest to the oldest, including bounce houses, face painting, and a car show. Kick-off will begin at 10:00am with guest speakers: Montgomery County Mayor Carolyn P. Bowers and City Council Member Ward 1 – Nick Steward. This event will last until 2:00pm. [Read more]
Ten New Officers Hitting the Streets
August 17, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Ten new Clarksville Police officers will soon be hitting the streets after graduating from the Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy July 29th. They are entering 14 weeks with Field Training Officers to develop their on the job skills after learning basic law enforcement techniques in the academy.
They are closely evaluated during the Field Training phase and are required to be well-versed in the local, state, and federal laws that apply to their law enforcement duties. They will also be closely scrutinized on their interpersonal skills when interacting with the public and coworkers. After successful completion of field training, officers will be allowed to go solo and be assigned to a duty position.
Front row, left to right, Nathaniel Wallace, Keenan Carlton, Brett Wiessing, Jeffrey Reynolds, Patrick Wyatt, Back row, left to right, Dale Bellard, David Opitz, Sean Walden, Anthony Hiland, and Joshua Smith.
Applicants Sought for Citizen Police Academy
August 13, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Police Department is taking applications for the next Citizen’s Police Academy (CPA) class which runs from September 20th – November 29th, 2011. Classes are held on Tuesday evenings from 6:30pm to 9:00pm.
The CPA covers all facets of the Police Department’s activities from administration to tactical operations. Citizens are given an opportunity to not only learn about Police Department functions, but also afforded a chance to participate in activities such as: police vehicle operations, firearms instruction, self-defense techniques, and use of force decision-making exercises.
Citizens Police Academy
Justice Assistance Grant Public Comment Session
July 13, 2011
Clarksville, TN -The City of Clarksville and Montgomery County intend to submit a joint application for the 2011 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant in the amount of $89,798, with the funds to be shared equally by the County and the City for traditional law enforcement and crime prevention activities. Any person wishing to make a comment is invited to attend a public comment period July 18th, 2011 at 1:00pm.
This session will be held in the Finance Department Conference Area, Room 300, 3rd Floor of City Hall, 1 Public Square, Clarksville, Tennessee.
Liberty Park boat ramp to open additional days this holiday Weekend
June 30, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Parks & Recreation Department will open the Liberty Park boat ramp for an additional day this Fourth of July Weekend. The new, four-lane boat ramp and two boat docks will be open Friday, July 1th, through Monday, July 4th, from 7:00am to 8:00pm. However, because of Sunday’s Independence Day Celebration, the ramp will be open 7:00am to midnight to accommodate boaters.
Liberty Park Boat Ramp
Team Approach to Security
June 29, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville, Montgomery County, and Fort Campbell took a leap forward to improve the security of our community and support a team approach for security efforts. The Clarksville Police Department in conjunction with the local Emergency Management Agency hosted a training seminar for approximately 30 employees from federal, state, county, and city agencies.
John Sisario, Texas Engineering Extension Service, instructing employees. (CPD-Jim Knoll)
Retirement Ceremony held for Six Clarksville Police Officers
June 25, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Six Clarksville Police officers had their retirement ceremony today with an official retirement date of July 1st, 2011. They were the first group of officers retired under the new retirement system adopted by the City of Clarksville for Public Safety employees.
The six officers have a combined total of over 160 years in law enforcement. This is also the largest single group of officers retiring at one time that anyone can recall.
(Left to Right) Chief Ansley, Officer Ortiz, Officer Dailey, Officer Brown, Lt Carney, Lt Tucker, Officer Bechtold, DC Parr. (CPD-Jim Knoll)
Teen Citizen Police Academy Applications Being Accepted
June 20, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Police Department will be hosting The Teen Citizen Police Academy, July 18th through July 22nd, 2011. The course is free and the curriculum includes crime scene investigation, narcotics investigation, K-9 unit, and much more.
The Teen Citizen Police Academy is for teens between the ages of 13-17. The times are 8:00am for Monday and 9:00am Tuesday through Friday, with pick up times no later than 2:45pm each day. The purpose of this academy is to create a better understanding between citizens and police through education. [Read more]
Liberty Park Remains Closed for Construction, Boat Ramp, Dock Accessible on Weekends Only
June 7, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Parks & Recreation Department has opened a new, four-lane boat ramp and two boat docks at Liberty Park for weekend use only. The park area remains closed until its completion.
Because of continuing construction at the park, the ramps are only open from 7:00am to 8:00pm each Saturday and Sunday. Liberty Park Boat Ramp is closed to the public during weekdays. This is noted on a sign at the park entrance.
Liberty Park Boat Ramp
