Citizens’ Police Academy Program

Born from a hometown conversation with co-host Brent Hinson, Martin Police Department Assistant Chief Phillip Fuqua joins Between the Lines to discuss community relations and recruiting.

The Martin PD still holds an annual Citizens’ Police Academy that was started in 1993. Fuqua lays out how the academy improves relationships between officers and citizens by providing a platform for encounters outside of a law enforcement event.

Facing the same difficulties in recruiting as other agencies, Fuqua also talks about the intentional efforts his department puts forth to set themselves apart as a welcoming and desirable place to work.

Episode Guest

Phillip Fuqua began his career in law enforcement at Martin, Tennessee Police Department in 2001. His current assignment is Assistant Chief of Police.

He has received training in several areas including: Basic Police School, IPTM Crash Reconstructionist, Field Training Officer, Field Training Officer Instructor, Crisis Intervention, TLEEDS, Interview and Interrogation, Statement Analysis, Southeastern Command and Leadership Academy and the 271st Session of the FBI National Academy.

Phillip graduated from Westview High School in 1988, received a B.S. in Criminal Justice from Bethel University and earned his M.S. in Criminal Justice from Bethel University.

Guest Information

Website: Martin, Tennessee Police Department
LinkedIn: Phillip Fuqua
Email: Phillip Fuqua

Episode Information

Martin Citizen’s Police Academy offers behind-the-scenes look at law enforcement

“Grab a friend and sign up together to attend,” officers say, explaining they want to spend quality time with their citizens and hear their input, “so we can better serve.”

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