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Clarksville Police Department Funeral Policy Update

 

City of ClarksvilleClarksville, TN – First, this is a change to Clarksville Police Department policy, not City Code or State law.  State law requires that funeral processions be led in a safe and appropriate manner. The old policy, quite frankly, did not meet this standard.

Second, and this is where the bulk of misinformation has resulted, the number of vehicles in a funeral procession is not (and cannot be) limited. The revised policy is that for funeral processions led by 1 police vehicle (approximately 95% of those involving CPD), the CPD officer can only be responsible for getting seven cars safely through intersections and other traffic conditions. «Read the rest of this article»

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Clarksville Police Department Funeral Procession Policy to be discussed again in Public Safety Committe

 

City of ClarksvilleClarksville, TN – In response to questions received about the Clarksville Police Department’s updated policy on funeral processions, Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan and Clarksville Police Chief Al Ansley have requested that the Public Safety Committee place the topic on the meeting agenda for Wednesday, March 20th, 2013.

The meeting will take place at 4:00pm in the City Hall Conference Room, 4th Floor, 1 Public Square in downtown Clarksville. «Read the rest of this article»

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Clarksville Police Officer Seth Paugh receives Lifesaver Award

 

Clarksville Police DepartmentClarksville, TN – Clarksville Police Chief Al Ansley presented Officer Seth Paugh with a Lifesaver Award, Friday, for his actions at a structure fire at 306 Blaine Court.

On February 5th, 2013, Officer Paugh arrived at a structure fire and could see the interior of the residence was consumed in smoke. Officer Paugh questioned a neighbor about a vehicle located in the residence’s driveway.

Clarksville Police Officer Seth Paugh (left) receives Lifesaver Award from  Chief Al Ansley (right), Friday, March 8th, 2013. (Photo by CPD-Jim Knoll)

Clarksville Police Officer Seth Paugh (left) receives Lifesaver Award from Chief Al Ansley (right), Friday, March 8th, 2013. (Photo by CPD-Jim Knoll)

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Montgomery County Sheriff John Fuson: The new Sheriff in town

 

Montgomery County Sheriff's DepartmentClarksville TN – When Sheriff Norman Lewis died last year, Montgomery County lost a very powerful and  popular public figure.  Norman Lewis left a legacy that would be hard to follow.  The Sheriff of Montgomery County has had a history of being a tough, “no nonsense” lawman, who was a powerful, influential, commanding, and politically connected figure.

Remember Joel Plummer?

Well, meet Sheriff John Fuson.

John Fuson after being selected as the new Montgomery County Sheriff

John Fuson after being selected as the new Montgomery County Sheriff

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Clarksville Police Department holds ceremony for Retiring Officers

 

Clarksville Police DepartmentClarksville, TN – On December 14th, 2012, a room full of friends, coworkers, and well-wishers were at the retirement ceremony for Clarksville Police Officer Danny Greene and Clarksville Police Detective Larry Boren.

The mood was jovial and there was a little bit of roasting going on.

Retiring Clarksville Police Officer Danny Greene (left) and Clarksville Police Detective Larry Boren (right). (Photo by CPD-Jim Knoll)

Retiring Clarksville Police Officer Danny Greene (left) and Clarksville Police Detective Larry Boren (right). (Photo by CPD-Jim Knoll)

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Five New Clarksville Police Officers Sworn-In

 

Clarksville Police DepartmentClarksville, TN – Today, Clarksville’s Commissioner of Finance, Debbie Frazier, administered the oath of office to five new Clarksville Police Officers.

This is a significant milestone for the Clarksville Police Department. It is the first time in recent memory, the Clarksville Police Department has attained its authorized law enforcement personnel levels of 273 sworn officers.

(L-R) Chief Al Ansley, Brandan Hicks, Jessica Sims, Cassandra Vergason, Elvia Hembree, Richard Williams, Commissioner of Finance-Debbie Frazier, and Mayor Pro Tem-Geno Grubbs. (Photo by CPD-Jim Knoll)

(L-R) Chief Al Ansley, Brandan Hicks, Jessica Sims, Cassandra Vergason, Elvia Hembree, Richard Williams, Commissioner of Finance-Debbie Frazier, and Mayor Pro Tem-Geno Grubbs. (Photo by CPD-Jim Knoll)

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Clarksville Police Department swears in Six New Officers

 

Clarksville Police DepartmentClarksville, TN – The Clarksville Police welcomed six new officers to their ranks today. Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan administered the Oath of Office to the Police Department’s newest additions.

They will attend the Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy from October 14th – December 21st, 2012.

(Left to Right) Chief Ansley, Jack Williams, Justin Pequignot,  Joshua Katz, Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan, Melissa Smith, Rebecca Erickson, and Heather Lombardo. (Photo by CPD-Jim Knoll)

(Left to Right) Chief Ansley, Jack Williams, Justin Pequignot, Joshua Katz, Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan, Melissa Smith, Rebecca Erickson, and Heather Lombardo. (Photo by CPD-Jim Knoll)

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Clarksville Police Officer James Eure named Officer of the Year

 

Clarksville Police DepartmentClarksville, TN – Clarksville Police Officer James Eure was selected as The Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Police Officer of the Year in the Middle Division

Police officers understand they are in a potentially hazardous profession, but it is part of putting the uniform on every day. That understanding became a reality for officers on March 15th when they responded to Quicksilver Drive and found a man deceased from gunshot wounds.

(L to R) Ret Chief Joe Garner-Past TACP President, Chief Al Ansley, Officer James Eure, and Chief Brad Lindsey, DYER PD, Award Committee Chairman. (Photo by Major Clyde Atkison, Murfreesboro PD)

(L to R) Ret Chief Joe Garner-Past TACP President, Chief Al Ansley, Officer James Eure, and Chief Brad Lindsey, DYER PD, Award Committee Chairman. (Photo by Major Clyde Atkison, Murfreesboro PD)

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Clarksville Police Department hold Retirement Ceremony for Two Officers

 

Clarksville Police DepartmentClarksville, TN – The Clarksville Police Department had a retirement ceremony at Police Headquarters. Family, friends, fellow officers, and coworkers were on hand to wish Detective Ray Colon and Crossing Guard Peggy Gray a fond farewell.

Ray Colon had 17 years with the department serving as a patrol officer, field training officer, crime prevention, and completed his career as a Detective.

(L to R) Detective Ray Colon and Peggy Gray.

(L to R) Detective Ray Colon and Peggy Gray.

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Clarksville Police Department adds Six New Officers today

 

Clarksville Police DepartmentClarksville, TN – The Clarksville Police Department is happy to welcome six new officers to their ranks today.  Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan administered the Oath of Office to the Police Department’s newest additions.

They will attend the Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy from May 27th – August 3rd, 2012.

Left to Right:  Dustin Reynolds, Greg VanMeter, Mayor Kim McMillan, Lance Alsup, Anthony Murphy, Thomas Biele, Gary Mefford, Chief Al Ansley. (Photo by CPD-Jim Knoll)

Left to Right: Dustin Reynolds, Greg VanMeter, Mayor Kim McMillan, Lance Alsup, Anthony Murphy, Thomas Biele, Gary Mefford, Chief Al Ansley. (Photo by CPD-Jim Knoll)

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