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Smyrna Police Department
Citizen's Police Academy
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Smyrna Police CPA |
Police Departments across the nation have adopted the "Community Policing" philosophy. Locally, the Smyrna Police Department has implemented different ways of working more closely with citizens on problem-solving in the community.
The Citizens Police Academy will provide participants with an opportunity to gain a broad perspective of the police profession. The nine week Academy is designed to give citizens an overview of the department's functions and procedures, while providing a forum for the exchange of ideas and concerns relating to the community. However, be aware the Academy is not designed to train the participants to perform any law enforcement services.
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Classes will be taught by department personnel and guest instructors. Participants are always encouraged to express ideas, concerns and questions about any aspect of the department's operations.
The classes are scheduled for Thursday nights, from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm. The first class opened on May 1, 1997 with much success, and continues with your support. |
CPA Topics |
Applicant Required Info |
History of Law Enforcement
Communications
Patrol
Traffic Enforcement
The Judicial System
Defensive Tactics / Officer Survival
Tactical Operations
D.A.R.E.
Gangs
Domestic Violence
Child Abuse
Criminal Investigations
Narcotics
K-9 Operations
S.W.A.T Operations
Fire Safety and Equipment- Smyrna Fire Department |
Background investigations will be done on all applicants. Potential candidates must also meet the following criteria:
- Live or work in the Town of Smyrna, or have a vested interest in the growth, development or cultural well-being of the community.
- No Felony convictions.
- No convictions for DUI, any drug offense or any offense involving moral turpitude.
- No history of mental illness.
- Applicants must be approved by the Chief of Police Kevin Arnold.
- The CPA is FREE OF CHARGE
Written notifications will be sent to those that are accepted.
The "Academy" does not train participants to perform any law enforcement or public safety services; nor is there any law enforcement or public safety empowerment implied or assigned by the Town of Smyrna or the State of Tennessee to participants in the program. |
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The Smyrna Police Department is now accepting applications for the first Citizens' Police Academy in 2008. These sessions of educational classes offered to the public to promote an understanding and awareness of the duties and responsibilities of the Smyrna Police Department.
Classes will begin January 24 and run to an April 10th graduation. This is a unique opportunity for citizens of Smyrna to learn about their police department and the work they perform in the community. The academy provides an overview of police operations, practices, and objectives. The classes are scheduled for Thursday nights, from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm.
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To apply for the next Citizen's Police Academy, download the application, complete and submit it to the address on the form.
For more information, or questions please contact Sgt. Bobby Gibson
615-459-9742 Ext 2536
gibson408@smyrnapolice.net
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With public support and understanding so essential to law enforcement, the Citizens' Police Academy has proven to be an excellent program to bring the community and law enforcement together for common goals. The overall goal of the Citizen Police Academy is "Understanding through Education". This is accomplished by the exchange of information from the citizen participants and law enforcement instructors of the class. |
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If you are a citizen who lives in Smyrna and have ever had a question about the police department and would like to get feedback in a comfortable setting-this is the class for you. The academy is free of cost, and enrollment is limited. |
