LPD’s Marcum graduates police academy; poised to go fulltime

News / Sports / April 20, 2023April 19, 2023

TOP PHOTO: LPD Chief Steve Wallen (left) congratulates Officer Nicholas Marcum at his recent graduation.

LPD Officer Nicholas Marcum graduated from the Cleveland State Law Enforcement Training Academy last week.

CLEVELAND, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF) – On Friday, La Follette Police Officer Nicholas Marcum graduated from the Cleveland State Law Enforcement Training Academy. He’s now on tap to become a fulltime officer for the LPD early next month.

Additionally, the Driving Performance Award was presented to Officer Marcum.

Officer Marcum enrolled at the Academy three months ago along with 42 other cadets and was one of the 24 who graduated, according to an LPD official.

Additionally, the Driving Performance Award was presented to Officer Marcum. “The LaFollette Police Department is glad to welcome Officer Marcum as part of our team,” said Chief Steve Wallen. (WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED – 04/20/2023-6AM)