CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) donated a
repurposed Harley-Davidson motorcycle to the Cohutta Police Department,
providing support to the agency following a fire in December 2022 that
destroyed nearly all of their equipment.
The motorcycle will be repurposed to support Cohutta's community policing
and safety education programs.The donation will also help Cohutta PD access
new funding opportunities, enhancing their ability to serve the citizens of
Cohutta.
“This donation from the Chattanooga Police Department is a huge gift for
us,” said Cohutta Police Lt. Ryan Fowler. “This bike will allow us to apply
for grants through the State of Georgia Governor's Office of Highway Safety
for safety education, outreach efforts, and community policing.”
In addition to the motorcycle, CPD had previously donated ballistic vests
to aid Cohutta's officers in their daily duties.
“The CPD Traffic Unit is happy to help Cohutta rebuild their department
however we can,” said CPD Sgt. Tommy Seiter. “We're glad this one
motorcycle can make a big impact for them in engaging with and educating
their community members.”
CPD would like to thank the Chattanooga City Council for approving the
donation and for their continued support of local law enforcement agencies
in times of need.
For more information, please contact cpdcommunications@chattanoooga.gov
