
SUPPORTING LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT THROUGH EDUCATION, INFORMATION, NETWORKING, COMMUNITY SERVICE AND VOLUNTEERISM.
SUPPORTING LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT THROUGH EDUCATION, INFORMATION, NETWORKING, COMMUNITY SERVICE AND VOLUNTEERISM.
WELCOME DISTRICT ATTORNEY RAY CROUCH!!
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The DC Cancer Auction will be held at Tennsco Community Center during the month of April. Each day donated items will be auctioned off to raise money for cancer research. DCPAAA day will be April 16, 2025. Please consider donating items, baskets, etc. in honor of a lost loved one or someone you know who is battling cancer.
Volunteers are needed everyday but we would love DCPAAA members to volunteer on April 16. (1pm-3:15pm)
Contact Angela for more details 615-613-5887.
Month of April
DCPAAA Day - April 16
@ Tennsco Community Center
April 26, 2025
@ Hucks
May 31, 2025
starting at DCHS and ending at the Dickson County Airport
David Cole is a retired Captain with the City of Dickson Police Department. David was previously the Vice President of the DCPAAA until 2023 when he was elected President.
Ray Ledger is a Dickson County Commissioner serving District 13 and owner of Quick Flow HVAC. Ray was elected DCPAAA Vice President in 2023.
Angela Ferebee works is a Sales Support Specialist at Hiscall, Inc.
She is the Secretary/Marketing Director for the South DC Basketball League and does wood crafting in her spare time. Angela was elected DCPAAA Secretary in 2022.
Julie Ashworth is a Vice President at F&M Bank in White Bluff. She spends her spare time volunteering at local community events. Julie was elected DCPAAA Treasurer in 2023.
The City of Dickson Police Department CPA is coordinated by Captain Jessica Blackwell.
The Basic CPA class is approximately 10 weeks in its entirety. Typically starting the first week in March and ending with Graduation the first week of May.
Each week, citizens will learn different aspects surrounding law enforcement starting with meeting Chief Seth Lyles, his staff and taking a tour of the Police Department. Meet 911 Dispatchers, hear from our School Resource Officers, meet the K9 Officers and even how the Judicial System works. Most classes are hands on and everyone will get the chance to drive a police vehicle and do a ride-a-long with a city officer.
The application process for this class begins in January.
Email Jessica @ jblackwell@cityofdickson.com
The Dickson County Sheriff’s Office CPA is coordinated by Lieutenant Jennifer Caruthers.
The Basic CPA class is approximately 10 weeks in its entirety. Typically starting the first week in March and ending with Graduation the first week of May.
Each week, citizens will learn about each division and how they work together. Class starts with meeting Sheriff Tim Eads, Deputy Chief Teddy Murphy and taking a tour of the Sheriff’s Office. Learn about patrol, warrants, jail intake, CID, the Judicial System and meet the Mounted Patrol. Most classes are hands on, and everyone will get the chance to ride-a-long with a sheriff’s deputy.
The application process for this class begins in January.
Email Jennifer @ jcaruthers@dicksoncosheriff.gov
The City of Dickson Police Department and Dickson County Sheriff’s Office team up for the Advanced CPA. The class coordinated by Captain Jessica Blackwell and Lieutenant Jennifer Caruthers.
The Advanced CPA class is approximately 11 weeks in its entirety. Classes start in early September and ends with Graduation in mid-November.
Each week will be hands on and in different locations. The class will have the opportunity to work a crime scene scenario from start to finish.
The Advanced Class is offered to those individuals who have completed the City or County CPA class.
For information on this class, please email Jennifer or Jessica.
Officer Zack McCay a.k.a. “The Dancing Cop”
Zack was a motor officer for the City of Dickson Police Department and the morning school traffic controller at the Dickson County High School. He smiled, waved and danced every morning! Zack was a devoted husband to Jennifer and a loving father to Kaylee.
Zack lost his battle with a medical issue in 2022.
April 14, 1977 - May 5, 2022
DCPAAA proudly hosts the Officer Zack McCay Memorial Scholarship Fund. Each year, DCPAAA takes applications and awards $500-$1,000 scholarships to local high school graduates. We gladly accept donations for this fund.
We were able to award three 2024 seniors from Dickson County High School and Creekwood High School $1,000 each.
DCHS, Kaylee McCay
CWCS, Brodie Balitsky & Emily Calhoun
THE OFFICER ZACK MCCAY MEMORIAL RIDE WAS STARTED IN 2023. ZACK WAS A MOTOR OFFICER WITH THE CITY OF DICKSON POLICE DEPARTMENT AND LOVED RIDING MOTORCYCLES DURING OFF TIME AS WELL. THE RIDE WAS STARTED TO HONOR ZACK AS WELL AS TO RAISE MONEY FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP FUND.
SATURDAY, MAY 31
Want to join DCPAAA? Email dpd.cpaaa@gmail.com for a membership form and pay $30 membership fee here.
Stay active by renewing your DCPAAA membership. Pay here by June 30 each year.
BACK THE BLUE TRAIN
We need
donations or Lowes gift card
candy (lots of candy)
thin plywood or paneling
black spray paint
quart size or gallon size black paint
icicle lights
2x4's (6-8)
text Angela at 615-613-5887 for pick up or questions