Chattanooga Police Department walks alongside community in 2025 autism awareness event
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department took part in the 2025 Celebration Walk in support of the Chattanooga Autism Center. The event, which took place earlier today, drew approximately 1,000 participants. Chief Chambers was present at the walk and had the honor of helping…
Chattanooga Police Department hosts leadership academy students for hands-on look at special operations technology
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department recently welcomed students from the Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy for an educational visit to the department’s Special Operations Bureau. The event provided students with a rare, up-close look at the advanced tools and specialized units that support public safety…
Chattanooga Fire Department responds to commercial fire on Gunbarrel Road, quickly brings blaze under control
Chattanooga, TN – A fast response from the Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) prevented major damage during a commercial structure fire on Gunbarrel Road on the afternoon of April 10, 2025. The fire was reported around 4:58 p.m. after witnesses noticed black smoke coming from a…
Chattanooga Police Department explorers learn about k9 units during hands-on experience
Chattanooga, TN – Chattanooga Police Department Explorers have had a fantastic opportunity to meet and learn from the department’s K9 unit. During a recent event, the Explorers were introduced to Master Police Officer Timmons and his partner, K9 Burt. The session was both informative and…
51-year-old man dead, another injured following shooting and fatal vehicle accident on Towerway Drive
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department is currently investigating a claim of self-defense in a homicide that occurred on April 7, 2025, in the 3000 block of Towerway Drive. The incident unfolded on Monday afternoon and led to the death of a 51-year-old man,…
Chattanooga Fire Department firefighter honored for years of community service
Chattanooga, TN – Senior Firefighter Mark Coffman of the Chattanooga Fire Department was recognized during a recent city council meeting for his outstanding dedication to community service. Coffman, who serves on Ladder 5 Blue Shift, received the Distinguished Citizen Medal from the Daughters of the…
Chattanooga Police Department escorts WWII veteran home 80 years after death in Germany
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department’s Traffic Unit, in coordination with local partner agencies, honored the life and legacy of World War II veteran Sergeant Sanford G. Roy with a solemn escort back to his hometown nearly 80 years after his death. Sergeant Roy,…
Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy students join police crime scene unit for hands-on lesson in forensic science and blood detection techniques
Chattanooga, TN – Students from the Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy got a firsthand look at the science behind crime scene investigations during a recent educational session with the Chattanooga Police Department’s Crime Scene Unit. The demonstration focused on how investigators detect blood evidence, even when…
Firefighters prevent major damage in early morning blaze on Bonny Oaks Drive
Chattanooga, TN – Chattanooga firefighters responded swiftly to an early morning fire on Sunday that destroyed a garage but spared the attached residence from significant damage. At approximately 3:38 a.m. on April 6, emergency crews were dispatched to the 6300 block of Bonny Oaks Drive following…
The Chattanooga Police Department’s Homeless Engagement Team partners with local veterinarian to provide free care for pets of unhoused residents
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department’s Homeless Engagement Team has partnered with Dr. Shannon Dawkins of Compassion Copper Canyon to offer free veterinary services to pets belonging to the city’s unhoused population. The initiative aims to improve animal welfare and address public health by reducing…