CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – Applications will be accepted February 3, 2025
through February 28, 2025 for the 2025 Chattanooga Police Department's
Community Police Academy (CPA).
In this free, nine-week academy, participants will have a behind-the-scenes
look at how the department operates and trains its officers for the work
they do each day. From immersive driving simulators to live demonstrations
of K9 handling, participants will have the chance to better understand what
police officers do and how they train, investigate crimes, and serve
community members and visitors.The CPA is also an opportunity for community
members to engage with department personnel and to learn more about the
services provided, discuss current issues regarding policing, and ask
questions.
The 2025 CPA will be held at the Chattanooga Police Department, 3410
Amnicola Hwy, Chattanooga, TN, 37406, on Thursdays from March 13 - May 8,
2025. The class will be held from approximately 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
More information and the application form are available online
<https://chattanooga.gov/services/police/community-outreach/community-police-academy>
. Alternatively, you may download and complete Application for Community
Police Academy
<https://chattanooga.gov/sites/default/files/2024-06/Application_for_Community_Police_Academy.pdf>
and
email it to cpdcommunityoutreach@chattanooga.gov. Applications will be
accepted from Feb 3 - 28, 2025.
Interested participants applying for the CPA must be at least 21 years old,
sign all required documents, and pass a background check.
[Created via e-mail received from: CPD Communications <cpdcommunications@chattanooga.gov>]