CPD’s Youth Coalition Essay Winners Rewarded
January 20, 2011
Clarksville, TN – CPD’s Youth Coalition essay contest winners were recognized by the Clarksville Police Department at an award ceremony held at Police Headquarters on January 19th. The idea for the essay contest was originated by Rita Quarles and Stefanni Keener, both volunteer mentors for CPD’s Youth Coalition.
The 18 contestants were all participants in the Police Department’s Youth Coalition program. They had to read and write an essay about the book, “Lord of the Flies”. The essays were initially read and judged by Rita Quarles and Steffani Keener and they selected their top three choices.
(Left-right) Steffani Keener, Rita Quarles, Jake Sloan (2nd Place, Thaddeus Carpenter (1st Place), Sissy Rankin, Alicyn Keys (3rd Place). (Photo by CPD-Jim Knoll)
Queen City College awarded Crime Free Business Certification
December 3, 2010
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Police Department awarded the Crime Free Business certification to, Ralph Payne, owner of Queen City College, 1594 Fort Campbell Blvd. Queen City College was the ninth Clarksville business to be awarded the prestigious certification.
There are five more businesses which are currently working toward meeting the requirements for certification.
Left to Right – Officer Booker Dailey, Laura Payne-Queen City College Chief Administrator, Ralph Payne – Owner, and Brandie King-Queen City College Director.
Clarksville Police Department Puts 11 New Officers on the Payroll
December 2, 2010
Clarksville, TN – On December 1st, 2010, at 9:30am, there were 11 new Police Officers welcomed to the ranks of the Clarksville Police Department by City Officials, families, friends, and fellow Police Officers. The officers were Sworn-In by Clarksville’s Mayor John E. Piper.
The new officers are John Burdge, Matthew Ferrell, Christopher Robinson, Ryan Steinlage, Christy Arwood, Todd Bell, James Atkins, Avery Lambert, Kyle Fleming, Brittany Boisseau, and Morgan Northrup.
New officers-Back Row-L-R-John Burdge, Matthew Ferrell, Christopher Robinson, Ryan Steinlage, Christy Arwood, Todd Bell, James Atkins. Front row-L-R-Avery Lambert, Kyle Fleming, Brittany Boisseau, Morgan Northrup. (Photo by Jim Knoll-CPD PIO)
Clarksville Police Department is Awarded First Place
September 18, 2010
The Clarksville Police Department received first place in The Tennessee Department of Transportation Governor’s Highway Safety Office’s 6th Annual Law Enforcement Challenge. September 10th. The Police Department was in the 201-500 Officer category.
“The Law Enforcement Challenge recognizes outstanding performances by law enforcement agencies and officers from across the state,” said Governor Phil Bredesen. “These dedicated public servants work diligently for the good of their communities and deserve this recognition both by the state and nationally.”
Back Row, L-R Ofc Alan Altman, Ofc Bob Peterson, Ofc Christina Gilliard, Ofc Mike Caver, Front Row-L-R Margaret Perkinson, Deputy Chief Frankie Gray, Misty Mackens, Chief Al Ansley, Lt Gary Hurst, Ofc Derrick Cronk.
Riverfest to Feature Remembrance Ceremony
September 9, 2010
In honor of the nine year anniversary of the September 11th attacks, a remembrance ceremony will be held from noon to 12:30pm Saturday, September 11th at Riverfest on the Bud Light Stage. Join us as we remember those who lost their lives during the September 11th tragedy and pay tribute to those who defend our freedom every day.
The 101st Airborne Division Band will take the stage to perform following a speech by City Councilman Deanna McLaughlin. The Clarksville Police Department, Clarksville Fire Rescue Honor Guard, and the Clarksville Police Department Chaplain will all take part in this moving and patriotic ceremony.
For more details on the remembrance ceremony, please contact the Clarksville Parks and Recreation at 931-645-7476 or visit, www.cityofclarksville.com
Student Traffic Awareness Training (STAT)
August 30, 2010
The third Student Traffic Awareness Training class of 2010 was held on Saturday August 28th. This four hour class designed to teach teens the responsibility of driving a car and how to stay alive behind the wheel is free to all teens 15 – 18 years of age.
Kaye Jones, President of the Citizens Police Academy, talked to the class of 70 students about the driving course before they start the driving part of the class. During the driving part of the class each student drives a course twice on a golf cart. First time around the course the students drive the golf cart with DUI Goggles on.
Kaye Jones talking to the class of 70 students about the driving course before they start the driving part of the class.
Academy Grads Achieve Honors
August 6, 2010
Our two latest Police Academy graduates reinforces our claim that we hire quality officers.
Officers David Sohn and Leo Kryszewski graduated from the Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy July 30th. Both officers distinguished themselves while at the academy.
Left – Officer Sohn holding his Leadership Award Plaque, Right – Officer Leo Kryszewski
Cumberland Bank & Trust received Crime Free Business Certification from Clarksville Police Department
July 23, 2010
Cumberland Bank & Trust was recently presented with the Crime Free Business certification by the Clarksville Police Department (CPD). Cumberland Bank & Trust is the second business in Clarksville to receive the certification and the first business with multiple locations throughout Montgomery County to be recognized as a Crime Free Business. Ron Sleigh, President / CEO said “ Cumberland Bank & Trust is excited to be a part of the Crime Free Business program and proud to be the first bank in Clarksville / Montgomery County to complete this program. CPD should be commended for their work with the Clarksville Community to promote safety in the work place.”
Clarksville Chief of Police Al Ansley presenting the Crime Free Certification to Cumberland Bank and Trust's President/CEO Ron Sleigh, and Charlie Koon Vice President of Marketing
Applicants Sought for Citizen Police Academy
July 15, 2010
The Clarksville Police Department is taking applications for the next Citizen Police Academy (CPA) class which runs from Sept 14th – Nov 16th, 2010. 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. [Read more]
Party in the Park slow kickoff, but lots of potential
June 27, 2010
The Clarksville Department of Parks and Recreation seeking to provide more activities for children in their late teens, kicked off a Party in the Park Friday evening. The inaugural event started off slow but by the end of the evening the kids were playing volleyball, dancing, lip syncing, and having fun socializing with other young people their age.
The group photo at the end of the evening. Several of the young people had already been picked up when this was taken
