Clarksville, TN – On December 7th, 2012, Clarksville Police Captain Scott Thornton completed the grueling ten week Northwestern University’s School of Police Staff and Command program. He was handpicked to attend the course in Murfreesboro, TN.
It was designed to prepare law enforcement managers for senior positions by uniquely combining academic principles with practical applications.

The course focused on Understanding Management, Law Enforcement Management and its Environment, Human Resource Administration, and Skills for Planning and Analysis.
Captain Scott Thornton has been with the Clarksville Police Department since September 1994 and is currently a District Commander. He holds a Bachelor Degree in Criminal Justice from Murray State.