IN THIS WEEK'S EDITION:

The TACP 2025 Day on the Hill will be on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, in conjunction with our April Bi-monthly Training and Vendor Expo.

To alleviate the parking issues downtown Nashville, TACP has secured a bus to transport 55 members from the Sonesta Hotel to the Tennessee State Capitol and back. The bus will depart from the parking lot of the Sonesta at 8:00 AM and return around 12:30 PM. 

Space is limited, so to reserve your seat, please click here and complete the form. Once the bus is full, we will begin a waitlist to fill in cancellations. We will consider a second bus if the number on the waitlist justifies the additional expense.

The April meeting schedule on Wednesday will be altered slightly to accommodate this event and we will get the new agenda format for everyone out as soon as possible. 

Please note that if you choose not to ride the TACP bus to and from this event, there are no reserved parking spots downtown, nor reimbursement for parking.

The negotiated room rate at the Sonesta Nashville Airport is $184 per night and includes complimentary parking and one breakfast each morning.

April 9-11  |  Hotel Reservation  |  Deadline: March 7

June 25-27  |  Hotel Reservation  |  Deadline: May 23

October 8-10 |  Hotel Reservation |  Deadline: September 6

December 3-5  |  Hotel Reservation  |  Deadline: November 1

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TACP is excited to host its 55th Annual Conference and Vendor Expo from August 13-16, 2025, in Gatlinburg, Tennessee.  TACP has secured special conference rates at the following hotels to ensure a comfortable and convenient stay for attendees:

August 13-16  |  Deadline: July 10

Courtyard Gatlinburg Downtown

Holiday Inn Express

Wander Hotel

Embassy Suites by Hilton Gatlinburg

Hampton Inn Historic Nature Trail

As part of our ongoing efforts to standardize and improve processes, the City of Nolensville is seeking your input regarding administrative fees for towing vehicles.

To make this as convenient as possible, we’ve created a brief survey using Jotform. It should take no more than three minutes of your time to complete. Your feedback is invaluable and will help the City of Nolensville make informed decisions regarding this issue. 

Administrative Fee for Towing Vehicles Link

Applied De-Escalation Tactics 8-hour Course

There are still opening for all three days of training!

This course, hosted on three separate days, provides law enforcement officers with basic verbal skills and de-escalation strategies. The course includes active training in the VirTra 300 de-escalation simulator in which participants practice de-escalation strategies through a wide variety of scenarios. After each scenario, participants will debrief to receive feedback on what they did well and develop strategies for improvement.

February 26, 27, & 28, 2025  |  Bromley Training Center  

100 Main Street, Martin, TN 38237

Provided at no cost by the UT Martin Criminal Justice Program through funding from USDA Delta Health Care Services Grant Program.

REGISTRATION

Contact Jeff Lindsey at jeff.lindsey@tennessee.edu

UT LEIC 1201 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge, TN 37830

The Tennessee Highway Patrol has announced that it will hold three Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) Officer Training Schools this year. The training sessions will take place at Mt. Juliet Middle School and the Wilson County Board of Education.

There is no fee to attend the training, making it accessible for officers looking to become certified D.A.R.E. instructors. Participants who successfully complete the program will receive a certificate for instructor development.

The D.A.R.E. program equips law enforcement officers with the skills to educate students about resisting drug use, making positive choices, and handling peer pressure effectively.

For more information on dates and registration, interested officers can contact the Tennessee Highway Patrol.

Title: Chief of Police

Location: Austin Peay State University

Salary Range: $110,000 - 120,000

To apply, send an email with a current resume and cover letter to kbraun@dstaffordandassociates.com.
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Title: Assistant Police Chief

Location: Chattanooga Police Department

Salary Range: $125,522 - $133,244 per year depending on experience and qualifications.

To apply, contact Eddie Salame at eddiesalame@governmentresource.com or apply via this job announcement.

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Title: Campus Police Officer

Location: Jackson State Community College Police Department

Salary Range: $50,000 (Annual salary depending on eligible experience, which is defined by the current compensation plan.)

To apply, submit an application to this job announcement.

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Title: Officer (Airport Police)

Location: Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority Department of Public Safety

Salary Range: $55,450 (uncertified); $61,106 (certified)

To apply, submit an application to this job announcement.

Winter weather in Tennessee affects all road users, and is notoriously unpredictable. Tennessee also takes up a large geographic area, meaning weather patterns can vary dramatically across the state at any given moment. Monitor your local weather conditions and make use of these posting materials based on your social media outreach strategies and how winter weather affects your area.