Nashville’s civilian-run police oversight agency says the Metro Nashville Police Department should have punished a now-former captain more harshly after he yelled at a nanny and three children in his backyard last year.
Oversight Group Wants Nashville Police To Track Physical Force Better
The Metro Nashville Police Department isn’t tracking a common type of physical force used to arrest people, according to a new report from the civilian-run agency that oversees MNPD.
Downtown YMCA Considers Swanky Renovation As Nashville Prepares For Influx Of Amazon Workers
Nashville’s downtown YMCA is hoping to soon break ground on new digs. The organization has signed a non-binding agreement with Tony Giarratana, a local developer known for his love of skyscrapers.
Fatal Crash Resurfaces Costly Questions About Scooter Safety In Nashville
Police say a tourist lost control of her scooter and hit a semi-tractor on 3rd Avenue. That’s also where the city once considered creating a protected lane for bikes and scooters.
3 Key Takeaways From WPLN News Investigates: Behind The Blue Wall
WPLN News, in partnership with APM Reports, reviewed thousands of pages of public records and a decade’s worth of disciplinary data from the Metro Nashville Police Department. Reporters also interviewed more than 20 current and former MNPD employees, both sworn and civilian. Here are key takeaways from the investigation.
Behind The Blue Wall: Officers Describe A ‘Toxic’ Culture Within Metro Police
In the past year, WPLN News and APM Reports have reviewed thousands of pages of public records and a decade’s worth of disciplinary data. Reporters have also interviewed more than 20 current and former MNPD employees, who have described a chilling pattern.
Nashville Prosecutor Won’t Press Charges Against Police Captain Accused Of Groping. Here’s Why.
A former captain at the Metro Nashville Police Department will not face criminal charges for an alleged assault against a subordinate in 2016.
Nashville Police Share Data Trends In New Public Dashboard
The Metro Nashville Police Department has launched a data dashboard to share information about crime and policing.
Nashville Police Department Urges Officers To De-Escalate In New Use-Of-Force Policy
Just weeks after a Nashville police officer admitted in court that his decision to fatally shoot a man was “not reasonably necessary,” the department has unveiled an updated use-of-force policy that emphasizes de-escalation.
Just Weeks After An Emotional Plea Deal, Hambrick Family Marks 3-Year Anniversary Of The Fatal Shooting
The Hambrick family expected to spend July in a courtroom hearing the case against the Nashville officer who fatally shot their son. Instead, a plea deal closed the case and imbued a vigil with frustration, sadness and resilience.
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