CLARKSVILLE, TN – The Police Department is now including Clarksville child care centers in their early warning alert system, which already includes schools and universities/colleges.
When high priority criminal activity is occurring near their location, schools, universities/colleges, and now licensed child care centers, receive a notification from dispatch that is either a text message or email, advising them that there is a specific criminal activity occurring within a mile radius of their location. This alert allows them to make the decision to lock down/lock out, based on the potential danger or threat that is occurring in their area.
Officers from the department’s Community Relations Unit have already contacted several child care centers in Clarksville, in reference to adding them to this voluntary alert system. Currently, there are 49 registered daycares utilizing this free service.
If you are a licensed child care center in Clarksville and would like to participate in this program, please call 931-648-0656, ext. 5717, 5372, or 5725.