Listen After an analysis of Nashville traffic stops showed they don’t effectively stop crime, Mayor David Briley says his only next step is to put together the Community Oversight Board that voters demanded. But activists say the mayor doesn’t need to wait to get the ball rolling.
Nashville Weighs A Shift To ‘Neighborhood Policing’ — But What That Means Is Unclear
Listen A review of policing in Nashville has shown a main tactic — traffic stops — do not reduce crime. Researchers suggest officers now try out a different approach — neighborhood policing. But even criminal justice experts say it’s unclear what that means and whether it works.
Review Of Nashville Traffic Stops Casts Doubt On Effectiveness In Fighting Crime
Listen An outside analysis of over 2.5 million traffic stops in Nashville shows they don’t effectively stop crime, leading researchers to suggest that Metro police officers drop the tactic in favor of a new approach that emphasizes engaging community members one-on-one.
Higher Ed Advocates Want Inmates To Be Eligible For Tennessee’s Scholarships
Listen Tennessee has been praised for its free college initiatives for graduating high school seniors and adults. But, there’s one part of the population that’s being left out — inmates. Now state leaders are being called on to expand state scholarships for this group.
Amazon Says Its Nashville Hub Will Be ‘Energy Efficient’ But It’s Not Clear What That Will Mean
Amazon says its new operations hub in downtown Nashville will include 1 million square feet of “energy-efficient office space.” But it’s still unclear how the facility will be powered.
Famed Muralist Blek Le Rat Brings His Art To Germantown
Listen Nashville has added another mural to its growing street art scene, after French graffiti artist Blek Le Rat visited the city last week and left his mark.
TVA Facebook Contract Shows Solar Growth, But Environmentalists Say There’s A Catch
Listen TVA unveiled a new solar project this month that’s split across two sites in Tennessee and Alabama. It will provide over 300 megawatts of power to Facebook’s new data center in Huntsville.
Tennessee’s Law And Health Agencies Cracking Down On Hemp, While State Industry Expands
Listen Tennessee’s health and law enforcement agencies are starting to crack down on a product that is being promoted by farm officials — industrial hemp. Now, early investors in this expanding industry are realizing they might be violating the law, even though they thought they were in the clear.
Tennessee’s Law And Health Agencies Cracking Down On Hemp, While State Industry Expands
Listen Tennessee’s health and law enforcement agencies are starting to crack down on a product that is being promoted by farm officials — industrial hemp. Now, early investors in this expanding industry are realizing they might be violating the law, even though they thought they were in the clear.
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