Clarksville Police Department’s Request for Public Assistance
May 17, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Police Department is requesting assistance from the public in identifying two robbery suspects. The robbery occurred May 12th, 2011, around 10:00pm, at the Food Mart, 710 Peachers Mill Road. Two males entered the store, pointed a handgun at the clerk and a customer in the store, demanded and received money from the clerk, and then fled from the store.
Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Matiz, 931-648-0656, ext 1004, or the TIPSLINE, 931-645-8477.
National Police Week 2011: Honoring and Remembering our Fallen Law Enforcement Officers
May 13, 2011
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 15th through Saturday, May 21th.
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]
3rd Annual Youth Coalition Olympics begins June 4th
May 12, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Police Department will be holding their annual Youth Coalition Olympics from June 4th through July 2nd, 2011.
Opening Ceremony will be held June 4th from 11:00am to 2:00pm at Police Department Headquarters located at 135 Commerce Street, Clarksville TN. [Read more]
The April 30th Student Traffic Awareness Training Class
May 4, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Police Department is continuing their efforts to raise the awareness of the traffic safety issues facing teen drivers. One of the ways is through their Student Traffic Awareness Training (S.T.A.T) classes.
They held a S.T.A.T. class, April 30th and it could not have turned out better.
April 30th Student Traffic Awareness Training (S.T.A.T.). (Photo by Misty Mackens-CPD)
Student Traffic Awareness Training
April 3, 2011
S.T.A.T. (Student Traffic Awareness Training) Class for Teens
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Police Department will be holding a four (4) hour Student Traffic Awareness Training class for Clarksville Montgomery County high school students who have a learner’s permit or driver’s license.
This class is Free.
Classes will be held April 23rd, 2011; August 20th, 2011 and October 1st, 2011. [Read more]
Clarksville Police Department Put Six New Officers on the Payroll
March 1, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Mayor Kim McMillan administered the Oath of Office to six new Police Officers for the Clarksville Police Department. Two of the new officers have already attended a Police Academy (Balazy, Bishop) and the other four new officers will attend the Police Academy in Donelson, March 13th-May 20th, 2011.
The new officers are Robert Thompson, Joshua Godwin, Lukasz Balazy (Certified officer), Seth Paugh, Paul Bishop (Certified officer), and Nathan Lee.
Mayor McMillan administering the Oath of Office.
Applicants Sought for Citizen Police Academy
February 9, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Police Department is taking applications for the next Citizen’s Police Academy (CPA) class which runs from March 29th – June 7th, 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. [Read more]
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)
