CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – The Clarksville Police Department held a swearing-in ceremony on Monday, Aug. 31, to welcome 13 new cadets.
Mayor Joe Pitts and Chief David Crockarell each spoke briefly to the cadets and a small gathering of their families before Pitts conducted the ceremony.
These cadets will now begin in-house training for three to five weeks before they attend the Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy for 12 weeks, which is scheduled to begin on Sept. 27.
Pictured from the left, first row: Justin Vojta, Anthony Rodriguez, Javon Santiago, James Woodward, Jesus Salazar, Lauren Heiken and Makayla Hawk.
Second row: Mayor Joe Pitts, Von Webster, Kendall Pourgholi, Kevin Przybocki, Jeffrey Mennecke, Tyler Irvin, Hakeem Tudor and Chief David Crockarell.