REMINDER: The city's new school zone traffic cameras activate tomorrow (10-6-25), kicking off the 30-day warning period. These cameras are located by Orchard Knob Elementary School and Brainerd High School. You can read more about this initiative here: hubs.la/Q03LLwWv0

The Chattanooga Police Department is investigating a shooting reported Sunday afternoon after a 15-year-old male victim with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound arrived at a local hospital around 2:19 p.m. on October 5, 2025. MORE INFO: bit.ly/47b5vVh

On October 5, 2025 at 9:15 p.m., CPD responded to a report of two pedestrians struck at 2000 Gunbarrel Rd. The crash resulted in one fatality and severe, traumatic injuries to the other pedestrian. MORE INFO: bit.ly/46YubiB

UPDATE: CPD has arrested the suspect connected to a bank robbery and an attempted bank robbery that occurred on 10/4/25. The same suspect is also charged with Aggravated Robbery for another bank robbery committed on 10/6/25. MORE: bit.ly/46EnBPn

Not only can our officers give orders, they can take them too! ...Or at least they try 😅 Thanks to everyone who came out to Tip A Cop and helped us raise funds for our friends at the Special Olympics. Keep an eye on our socials for the next one!

National Night Out 2025 is set for Tuesday, October 14, with gatherings taking place across Chattanooga neighborhoods and a citywide host event at Silverdale Baptist Church. MORE INFO: bit.ly/4nBquGJ

On October 8, 2025, the CPD relieved one of its Neighborhood Policing Bureau sergeants of law enforcement duties following his indictment by the Hamilton County Grand Jury on an Aggravated Assault charge. MORE INFO: bit.ly/3WvwHYI

BISTRO AND BADGES Ready to cook up some fun with CPD? Join PAL for their next event 10-15-25 where officers and kids will learn to make pasta. Space is limited, so sign up today! SIGN UP: hubs.la/Q03Mpwb30

CPD is investigating a shooting that occurred on 9/25/25 at 6:41 p.m. at a residence in the 2300 block of Windsor St, where a 17-year-old female sustained a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. A 14-year-old male suspect is in custody. MORE: bit.ly/3VZEq14

CPD is investigating a shooting that occurred on October 8, 2025, at approximately 12:45 p.m. in the 2300 block of Kirby Avenue. A 19-year-old suffered a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. MORE: bit.ly/4qgqhuq

Did you know CPD's Drone Unit launched in 2022 with 4 operators? Today, we have 13. During its first year, the Drone Unit responded to 30 calls. This year they've already received 200 calls for service, including crash investigations, SWAT calls, and special events (like IRONMAN)

UPDATE: Suspect Now Charged with Second Degree Murder following the death of the victim.

This World Mental Health Day, we’re highlighting the work of our Crisis Co-Response Unit. So far in 2025, the unit has responded to 457 calls, providing on-scene support to people experiencing mental health crises. Most of those encounters ended with safety plans.

CPD has again been granted accreditation status by the Tennessee Law Enforcement Accreditation (TLEA) Program. This marks the department’s fourth TLEA award which will remain in effect through April 2028. MORE INFO: bit.ly/48Ytd8B

Tennessee, we can do better! Be present, be responsible. Drivers focus on the road, and pedestrians, look both ways before crossing. Let’s work together to keep everyone safe.

Ready for a rewarding career with: 🔵 Great benefits 🔵 Numerous paths for growth 🔵 Supportive leadership Join CPD. We're now accepting applications for the March 2026 Academy. Requirements and application can be found here: hubs.la/Q03MxplC0

Hamilton County 9-1-1 had a great time at National Night Out last night at Silverdale Baptist Church last night, hosted by the Chattanooga Police Department!

While You Were Sleeping... It was a busy night for Hamilton County 9-1-1 & fellow first responders. Our Incident Dispatch Unit (IDU) responded to two separate SWAT calls with the Chattanooga Police Department. That's Telecommunicator Advanced Adriana Fairbanks and Telecommunicator Senior Warren White in

Mark your calendars! National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is coming up Saturday, 10-25-25. This event allows you to dispose of medications, vape pens, and other e-cigarette devices safely and for free. Check out the graphic for all locations and times.

Practice driving with your teen in a variety of situations and road conditions, so they can be prepared for the unexpected when they’re out driving on their own. Learn more about Tennessee’s Graduated Driver License program: hubs.la/Q03Ppqnm0