WPLN’s criminal justice reporter Samantha Max has received WBUR’s 2021 Daniel Schorr Journalism Prize for her investigation with APM Reports “Behind the Blue Wall: Officers describe a ‘toxic’ culture within Metro Police.”
Federal court says Nashville police sergeant can sue over supervisors’ alleged mistreatment
A female Nashville police sergeant has sued the department in federal court for violating her constitutional rights.
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The interstate was filled law enforcement last Thursday when nine officers from different agencies shot and killed Landon Eastep. Many in Nashville are wondering why no mental health counselors were there to calm things down.
Nashville police discipline a captain for sexual harassment, but allow him to retire in good standing
A high-ranking Nashville police officer is retiring after facing discipline for alleged sexual harassment. The department learned about the allegation from a local organization that advocates for employees who say they have been mistreated by fellow police.
Former Nashville police captain could face new penalty for viral argument in his backyard
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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.
Coming Wednesday: Behind The Blue Wall
This is not the same story about policing you’ve heard before. In this series, we’re going to tell you about what’s been described as a toxic culture of misconduct and retaliation within the Metro Nashville Police Department. And the disciplinary system that has allowed that culture to thrive.
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