The MNPD is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the 55th session of the department’s popular Community Police Academy which will be held at the Madison Precinct, 400 Myatt Drive, on Tuesday evenings, along with some Thursdays, for 11 weeks beginning on September 9 and running through November 18. Nashvillians interested in learning about the operations and law enforcement strategies of their police department are cordially invited to apply for this free and very informative course.
Classes for the fall CPA session will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The deadline for applications is 12 noon on Tuesday, September 2. Applications can be completed on-line by logging onto the Community Police Academy page.
Participants will learn about police work through the perspective of a variety of guest speakers, including members of the police department’s specialized areas. There will be presentations from the TITANS Unit, Entertainment District Unit, Youth Services, Domestic Violence, Criminal Investigations, Violent Crimes, and Traffic Divisions. In addition, there will opportunities to visit several MNPD facilities, including the crime laboratory, training academy and gun range, Community Safety Center, and an opportunity to ride along with an on-duty officer.
“The Community Police Academy offers such a unique experience for Nashville residents to see and hear first-hand how our men and women are working to keep Nashville safe,” Chief John Drake said. “Graduates tell me time and again how much they enjoyed taking part.”
Each participant should commit to attending at least 9 of the 11 weeks, be a Davidson County resident/business owner at least 18 years old, and have no arrest record. While completion of the course gives residents an understanding of the workings of the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, it does not make a participant a certified law enforcement officer.
Community Police Academy graduates total 2,164 since the program began in 1995.
