Clarksville in Review this Saturday
November 18, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville in Review this Saturday will feature interviews with Clarksville Police Chief, Al Ansley, and Leaf Chronicle executive editor and general manager, Richard Stevens.
Listen Clarksville in Review on 1400am Wjzm from 8:00am to 10:00am or online at www.Wjzm.com
Clarksville sets Halloween Trick or Treat Date
October 10, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville has received several calls from citizens inquiring about when Trick-or-Treat night will be held and at what time Trick-or-Treaters will be allowed to collect candy. Trick or Treating will be held on Halloween, Monday, October 31st. [Read more]
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.
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.
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.
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]
Summer Youth Program Continues, Filling Up Quickly
June 18, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department’s Summer Youth Program continues and openings at the various sites are filling up quickly!
The West Creek, Caldwell Lane, Minglewood, Barksdale, Hazelwood, St. Bethlehem, Kleeman Center, Crow Center and New Providence sites have met their registration capacities.
Opening Ceremony for CPD Youth Coalition Olympics
June 3, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The opening ceremony for the Clarksville Police Department’s Youth Coalition Olympics will commence at the Clarksville Police Department, 135 Commerce Street, June 4th, 2011, 10:00am.
Around 9:30am, four members of the Youth Coalition escorted by members from the law enforcement, fire department, and emergency services will run from the intersection of Riverside Drive and North Second street to Police Headquarters to kick off the opening ceremonies. The public is invited to attend.
