CPD addresses more than 800 traffic violations downtown over summer
Chattanooga, TN – Throughout the summer, Chattanooga Police Department officers addressed over 800 traffic violations in the downtown area. Violations included speeding, aggressive driving, loud exhausts, seatbelt infractions, and distracted driving. Officers also conducted several proactive operations targeting downtown street racing. On the Market Street…
Chattanooga police launch Community Police Academy with largest class in decades
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department opened its Community Police Academy this week with the largest class the program has seen in decades. The nine-week course gives community members the opportunity to learn directly from officers in specialized units and gain an in-depth understanding…
Chattanooga police take first place in inaugural Guns and Hoses Softball Championship
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department’s Team Wee Woos claimed first place in the inaugural Guns and Hoses Softball Championship. The tournament brought together competition and camaraderie while also supporting two causes: The Forgotten Child Fund and the YMCA YCAP Program. The department expressed…
Community honors fallen heroes at 11th annual Chattanooga 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb
Chattanooga, TN – Hundreds of people gathered for the 11th annual Chattanooga 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb, an event honoring the heroes who lost their lives during the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. Participants carried photos of fallen firefighters as they climbed 110 flights of…
Chattanooga Police Department recognizes women in law enforcement on National Police Woman’s Day
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department honored the contributions and achievements of women in law enforcement on National Police Woman’s Day. The department currently has 49 female officers serving the community. CPD expressed gratitude for their dedication, courage, and hard work in maintaining public…
Chattanooga firefighters secure major 32-37% pay increases for city employees
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Fire Department and the Chattanooga Fire Fighters Association, Local 820, were recognized for securing significant pay increases for firefighters in the city. The International Association of Fire Fighters announced that Local 820 members won across-the-board raises of 32 to 37…
Chattanooga police host regional training on domestic violence investigations
Chattanooga, TN – This week, the Chattanooga Police Department hosted officers from across the region for a training session with the University of Tennessee’s Law Enforcement Innovation Center. The class focused on improving the investigation of domestic violence incidents and providing better support for victims….
Chattanooga Police Department hosts Hamilton County Grand Jury for training with specialized units
Chattanooga, TN — The Chattanooga Police Department welcomed the newly impaneled Hamilton County Grand Jury for a day of training designed to provide insight into law enforcement operations. As part of the session, jurors met with members of CPD’s Crisis Co-Responder Unit, Narcotics, Real Time…
CFD crews and local rescue partners complete advanced rope rescue training with CMC Rescue School
Chattanooga, TN – Rope rescue experts from the Chattanooga Fire Department and the Chattanooga-Hamilton County Rescue Service participated in advanced training sessions led by CMC Rescue School. The program focused on system failure recovery and advanced rope rescue techniques, preparing responders for high-risk situations in…
Chattanooga Fire Department conducts advanced extrication training to prepare crews for complex motor vehicle accidents
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Fire Department recently held advanced squad training exercises designed to strengthen firefighter response to motor vehicle accidents requiring extrication. Over the past week, squad companies gathered at the department’s training center for a drill that intentionally limited their workspace. The…