............a community policing program.


 Police Departments across the nation have adopted the "Community Policing" philosophy. Locally, the Smyrna Police Department has implemented different ways of working more closely with citizens on problem-solving in the community.
The Citizens Police Academy will provide participants with an opportunity to gain a broad perspective of the police profession. The 12 week Academy is designed to give citizens an overview of the department's functions and procedures, while providing a forum for the exchange of ideas and concerns relating to the community.  However, be aware the Academy is not designed to train the participants to perform any law enforcement services.

Classes will be taught by department personnel and guest instructors. Participants are always encouraged to express ideas, concerns and questions about any aspect of the department's operations. The classes are scheduled for Thursday nights, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. The first class opened on May 1, 1997 with much success, and continues with your support.

The cost for attending the Academy is a processing fee of $25.00. Applications for attending the academy will only be accepted when classes are announced. This is usually in early November. At this time we are currently unable to keep early applications on file.

For more information contact:
 Sgt. Bobby Gibson
615.459.9742 x2536
Or email: bobby.gibson@townofsmyrna.org

Here for the Online application or
Click here for SPDCPA Application (In PDF format)
 


 Some of the topics covered in the Academy are:

History of Law Enforcement
Communications
Patrol
Traffic Enforcement
The Judicial System
Defensive Tactics / Officer Survival
Tactical Operations
D.A.R.E.
Gangs
Domestic Violence
Child Abuse
Criminal Investigations
Narcotics
K-9 Operations
S.W.A.T Operations
Fire Safety and Equipment- Smyrna Fire Department


Background investigations will be done on all applicants. Potential candidates must also meet the following criteria:

Live or work in the Town of Smyrna, or have a vested interest in the growth, development or cultural well-being of the community.
No Felony convictions.
No convictions for DUI, any drug offense or any offense involving moral turpitude.
No history of mental illness.
Applicants must be approved by the Chief of Police Kevin Arnold. Written notifications will be sent to those that are accepted.

Disclaimer-Please Read

The "Academy" does not train participants to perform any law enforcement or public safety services; nor is there any law enforcement or public safety empowerment implied or assigned by the Town of Smyrna or the State of Tennessee to participants in the program.

 

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