Five Collegedale officers have successfully completed a four-day course with Competitive Outcomes, a military drill team and honor guard training company which provides specialized instruction across the country, including for the nationally recognized service members at the Arlington National Cemetery.
The Collegedale Police Department is now one of the few agencies in Hamilton County to have an Honor Guard.
"Since the department's inception in 1968, we have never had an Honor Guard in place, and I am proud of the officers who completed the training to represent our agency," said Chief Jack Sapp.
The concept of the Honor Guard has a rich history with formal military and police proceedings and can be utilized in school and or community sporting events, funerals, and gatherings where national and state honors will be presented.
Collegedale's Honor Guard is currently planning to present state and national honors during the agency’s annual awards banquet in February. The members of this elite drill team are also looking forward to collaborating with other law enforcement agencies in the future.