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CPD officers to wear face protection

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Clarksville Police will start wearing cloth face masks when dealing with the public as an added safety measure amid the coronavirus outbreak. 

"We see this as an additional layer of protection for the public,&am...

CPD opens 24-7 information phone line

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  Clarksville Police have geared up a special  information phone line to take general calls from the public while the department’s lobby is closed during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The dedicated number ...

CPD to modify some safety procedures

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn.  – The COVID-19 pandemic has made it necessary for law enforcement to closely evaluate their procedures for conducting business.  

The Clarksville Police Department will continue to provide full service law en...

Tennova hosts critical incident exercise

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Area first responders and Tennova Healthcare-Clarksville tested capabilities and procedures Saturday, Feb. 29 as Tennova hosted a Critical Incident Exercise with area law enforcement, fire and EMS officials.

The exer...

Public comments sought on Clarksville Police

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  The Clarksville Police Department is scheduled for an on-site reaccreditation assessment during the week of March 23 to verify that the department meets the state-of–the-art professional standards.

The ass...

Police Service Dog Leonidas retires

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn.  – Police Service Dog Leonidas, affectionately known as Leo, will soon be enjoying treats and leisurely days basking in the sun instead of finding drugs, tracking down suspects and helping to keep the City of Clarksvi...

Clarksville Police officer receives Lifesaver Award

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Clarksville Police Officer Jonathan Williams was recognized Nov. 8 for his actions during an emergency and was presented with a Lifesaver Award, which is given to officers whose direct actions saves or extends the life of an...

CPD fully deploys body-worn cameras

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn.  – The Clarksville Police Department has reached full deployment of its body-worn camera program.  

All 291 sworn law enforcement officers, including the Chief of Police, are using the body worn cameras during law enfor...

CPD notes fireworks regulations, safety tips

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  The Fourth of July is right around the corner, so it’s time to acquaint residents with information about local fireworks ordinances, state laws and fireworks safety.   

For 2017, the Cons...

Deputy Chief Mike Parr retires

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Family, friends, coworkers, and dignitaries gathered last week to help Deputy Chief Michael Parr celebrate his retirement after 35 years with the Clarksville Police Department. 

Deputy Chief Parr was hired by the dep...