Chattanooga Police Department Citizens Police Academy Accepting Applications; New Session Starts March 17

  • Tuesday, January 18, 2022
The Chattanooga Police Department's Citizens Police Academy is accepting applications for its upcoming nine-week session, which will begin on Thursday, March 17. Each session runs from 6-8 p.m.

Class participants are taught by police officers who cover topics such as SWAT, EOD, Patrol, Narcotics, Special Investigations and Internal Affairs, just to name a few. 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. 

Class size will be limited to 15 people in order to maintain safe social distancing.

Applications for the upcoming CPA are available online.
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