Sevierville Police Department Schedules Citizens Police Academy

The Sevierville Police Department is proud to announce they are offering a Citizens Police Academy this fall.

The purpose of the Academy is to provide an opportunity for citizens to learn basic police skills and experience police work in a safe, organized and structured environment. 

The Academy will take place on Thursday evenings from 6:00PM – 9:00PM, September 17-November 19, 2015.   The classes are free and enrollment is limited; applications must be returned by 5PM on September 15, 2015.

Curriculum for the program will consist of 30 hours of classroom, practical and field training.  Areas to be addressed include: Patrol Methods, Investigations, Vehicle Stops, Defense Techniques, D.U.I. Interdiction, Taser, Community Policing Programs, and Introduction to Police Firearms.

“The Citizens Police Academy is a great opportunity for citizens to interact with police officers, learn what is involved in police work and experience what it is like to be an officer,” said Chief Don Myers.

Applications are available at the Sevierville Police Department, 300 Gary R. Wade Blvd. Sevierville, TN 37862. The registration is free for the Citizen Police Academy.  Applicants must complete all of the Citizen Police Academy registration forms and return them to the Sevierville Police Department.  Enrollment is limited to the first twenty-five applicants, 18-years of age and older. Confirmation of registration will be made following a thorough background investigation.  For additional information, please contact any of the following: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 865-868-1697; Captain This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 865-868-1744; or Ms. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 865-868-1762.