Chattanooga Police officers complete advanced leadership and supervision training
Chattanooga, TN – A group of Chattanooga Police Department officers, alongside members of other agencies, participated in an Advanced Leadership & Supervision class hosted by the Law Enforcement Innovation Center at Collegedale Police Department. The three-day course focused on equipping mid-level officers with the skills necessary…
Electrical issue sparks house fire on Grace Avenue, residents safely evacuated
Chattanooga, TN – An apparent electrical issue caused a house fire on Chattanooga’s east side, Green Shift companies responded to a home in the 3900 block of Grace Avenue, where flames were visible at the back corner of the structure. Residents, including a handicapped occupant, were…
CPD officers complete advanced leadership and supervision training
Chattanooga, TN – A group of Chattanooga Police Department officers, along with members from other departments, participated in an Advanced Leadership & Supervision class hosted by the Law Enforcement Innovation Center at the Collegedale Police Department. The three-day course provided mid-level officers with essential skills for…
Two juveniles arrested for burglarizing police vehicles, stealing personal car in Chattanooga and Soddy Daisy
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department arrested two juveniles for auto burglary and theft of a personal vehicle. During the investigation, the juveniles were linked to recent burglaries of police vehicles in Chattanooga and Soddy Daisy. On February 2, 2025, at 1:30 a.m., Chattanooga…
CFD and Erlanger collaborate for National Burn Awareness Week to promote burn prevention
Chattanooga, TN – Erlanger and the Chattanooga Fire Department are teaming up to raise awareness and prevent burn injuries in the community during National Burn Awareness Week, which runs from February 2-8, 2025. National Burn Awareness Week is an initiative by the American Burn Association,…
CPD traffic investigators receive award for assisting East Ridge PD
Chattanooga, TN – Four Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) traffic investigators received the Commander’s Award for Excellence for their role in assisting East Ridge Police Department (ERPD) with a crash investigation. Recognizing the complexity of the case, Sergeant Chris Mullinix contacted ERPD to offer assistance from CPD’s…
Chattanooga firefighters rescue two people from burning home in Hixson during two-alarm fire
Chattanooga, TN – Chattanooga firefighters responded to a two-alarm house fire in Hixson on February 4, 2025, rescuing two individuals from a burning home. The incident occurred at 3:46 AM in the 700 block of Ashley Forest Drive off Lower Mill Road. Hamilton County 911…
CPD officer honored with Officer of the Year Award
Chattanooga, TN – The Hamilton Place Rotary Club recognized Master Police Officer Gene Nelson with the Officer of the Year Award for his dedication and service. Nominated by Chief John Chambers, Nelson has distinguished himself through his work as a fingerprint examiner, SWAT officer, and member…
Chattanooga Police Department accepting applications for 2025 Spring Community Police Academy
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department is accepting applications for its free 9-week Community Police Academy, which runs from March 13 to May 8, 2025. Participants will gain insight into police operations, including officer training, crime investigations, and community service. The academy features immersive driving…
Clarksville Police Department and Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office investigate vandalism incidents at local churches
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Police Department and Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, Tennessee, are investigating multiple vandalism incidents at churches across the Memorial Extension, Sango Road, and Highway 76 areas. Churches of various denominations have reported damage, including broken windows on buildings and vehicles. At this…