Chattanooga police and deputies honored at annual memorial service
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department, Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, and local community members gathered for the annual Law Enforcement Memorial Service to honor officers and deputies who lost their lives in the line of duty. The ceremony recognized fallen personnel from Chattanooga, Hamilton…
Walnut Street Bridge to serve as key route for IRONMAN 70.3 despite ongoing renovations
Chattanooga, TN – Downtown Chattanooga is set to welcome athletes and spectators this weekend for the highly anticipated IRONMAN 70.3 race, with one of the city’s most iconic landmarks—the Walnut Street Bridge—playing a central role. Although the historic bridge is currently undergoing scheduled renovations, it…
One person rescued after boat fire on the Tennessee River near Chickamauga Marina
Chattanooga, TN – One person is safe following a boat fire that broke out on the Tennessee River Wednesday evening near the Chickamauga Marina Boat Ramp. At approximately 5:08 p.m. on May 14, Hamilton County 911 began receiving multiple reports of a boat engulfed in…
Chattanooga Police Department connects with students at local career fair
Chattanooga, TN – Recruiting officers from the Chattanooga Police Department attended the Chattanooga Preparatory School Career Fair to engage with students interested in law enforcement careers. Officers spoke with eager students about various opportunities within the department, including the CPD Explorers Program. This program provides…
CPD congratulates 2025-1 graduates of the Community Police Academy
Chattanooga, TN – Thirteen community members recently graduated from the Chattanooga Police Department’s Community Police Academy, completing a comprehensive nine-week program designed to give participants an in-depth look at police work. The program, led by Sgt. Craw, involved weekly sessions where attendees learned about various…
CPD officers complete 800-mile journey in Law Enforcement United’s Road to Hope to honor fallen officers
Chattanooga, TN – The cyclists and support teams participating in the Law Enforcement United Inc. Road to Hope event recently completed their grueling 800-mile journey, riding in honor of fallen officers across the country. The team arrived in Washington, D.C., where they paid tribute at…
Chattanooga Police Department joins Law Enforcement Week 2025 to honor fallen officers during the Road to Hope ride
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department is participating in Law Enforcement Week 2025 by taking part in the annual Law Enforcement United Inc. Road to Hope ride. While officers and survivors have already been cycling for a full week, today officially marks the start…
Chattanooga Fire Department and Hamilton County partner for training exercises, controlled burns
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Fire Department and the Hamilton County Office of Emergency Management are teaming up this week to conduct training exercises designed to improve emergency response readiness. From May 13 through May 16, 2025, the agencies will be conducting controlled burns off…
55-year-old man dies after being hit by vehicle while biking at Oakhill Road and Sterchi Drive intersection
Chattanooga, TN – A 55-year-old man died Friday morning after being struck by a vehicle while riding his bicycle in Chattanooga, police said. According to the Chattanooga Police Department, officers were dispatched to the intersection of Oakhill Road and Sterchi Drive at approximately 7:17 a.m….
Community leaders experience a day in the life of a firefighter at Fire Ops 101
Chattanooga, TN – A group of Chattanooga city leaders, healthcare professionals, and community members got a firsthand look at the challenging and often dangerous work of firefighters during the annual Fire Ops 101 event held Saturday. The immersive program, hosted by the Chattanooga Fire Fighters…