The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department (MNPD) has announced the opening of applications for the 54th session of its Community Police Academy. This program will take place at the North Precinct, located at 2231 26th Avenue North, on Tuesday evenings and selected Thursdays, spanning 12 weeks from March 4 to May 20. The academy is designed for Nashville residents interested in understanding the operations and strategies of their local police department. Classes are scheduled from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., and the deadline to apply is at noon on Friday, February 28. Interested individuals can apply through the hubNashville website.
The Community Police Academy provides a comprehensive view of police work, featuring guest speakers from the MNPD’s specialized units such as the TITANS Unit, Entertainment District Unit, Youth Services, Domestic Violence, Criminal Investigations, Violent Crimes, and Traffic Divisions. Participants will also have the opportunity to visit the MNPD Crime Laboratory, Training Academy, and gun range, as well as join an on-duty officer for a ride-along.
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Chief John Drake emphasized the program’s value, stating, “The Community Police Academy is an outstanding way to learn how our police department operates. Class members will get a special and meaningful look at the dedicated law enforcement work of our men and women.”
To participate, applicants must commit to attending at least 9 out of the 12 weeks, be residents or business owners in Davidson County, at least 18 years old, and have no arrest record. While the program offers insights into the MNPD, it does not qualify participants as certified law enforcement officers. Since its inception in 1995, the Community Police Academy has graduated 2,124 individuals.
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