Applications Now Being Accepted for the Fall 2024 Session of the MNPD’s Popular Community Police Academy

                                                      Nashville, Tenn. (TN Tribune) -Metro Nashville Police Department MNPD is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the 53rd (fall) session of the department’s popular Community Police Academy which will be held at the West Precinct, 5500 Charlotte Pike, on Tuesday evenings, along with some Thursdays, for 12 weeks beginning on September 3 and running through November 19. Nashvillians interested in learning about the operations and law enforcement strategies of their police department are cordially invited to apply for this free and very informative course.  Classes will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.  The deadline for applications is August 22.  Applications can be completed on-line by logging onto https://www.nashville.gov/departments/police/get-involved/community-police-academy.  Participants will learn about police work through the perspective of a variety of guest speakers, including members of the police department’s specialized areas.  There will be presentations from the TITANS Unit, Entertainment District Unit, Youth Services, Domestic Violence, Criminal Investigations, Violent Crimes, and Traffic Divisions.  In addition, there will be an opportunity to ride along with an on-duty officer and visits to the MNPD Crime Lab, Training Academy and gun range.  “The Community Police Academy is a really unique and fun way to learn about our...