CLARKSVILLE, TN – The Clarksville Police Department is now accepting applications for its free Citizens’ Police Academy (CPA) Class #51. This is a 10-week program designed to provide citizens with a better understanding of law enforcement operations and how CPD officers serve the community.
The Citizens’ Police Academy offers participants the opportunity to meet officers from a wide range of specialized units, including Patrol, Criminal Investigations, Crash Investigations, K-9 Operations, Crime Scene Investigation (CSI), the T.A.C.T. Team, the Crisis Response Unit, and more.
In addition to classroom instruction, participants will take part in hands-on activities such as:
- Police vehicle operations
- Firearms instruction
- Responding to simulated 911 calls
- Use-of-force decision-making exercises
The academy offers a fun and interactive learning environment that fosters positive relationships, cooperation, and goodwill between CPD and the citizens of Clarksville…