The director of Nashville’s new police oversight department says his decision to step down earlier this week wasn’t just due to stress. Shortly after announcing his resignation, William Weeden told WPLN he felt like the Community Oversight Board hadn’t granted him enough autonomy. His departure comes after a tense dispute with board members at a […]
Nashville Mayor Intervenes In Stalled Talks Between Metro Police And Oversight Board
Mayor John Cooper is intervening in heated negotiations between the Metro Nashville Police Department and the city’s new Community Oversight Board. Talks have stalled for weeks. And one major sticking point is that Metro’s police chief is resisting calls for a formal agreement with the oversight group.
Head Of Nashville’s New Police Oversight Board Resigns
The top staffer for Nashville’s new civilian board overseeing police has resigned, saying he was under too much stress to continue. The decision comes in the midst of a tense, monthslong negotiation process between the Metro Nashville Police Department and the oversight board over a written agreement intended to solidify the relationship between the two […]
Tensions Mount Between Nashville Police And Community Oversight Board
Listen Tensions are rising between the Metro Nashville Police Department and the new civilian board tasked with overseeing it. Members of the Community Oversight Board hoped to meet with Chief Steve Anderson earlier this week, but the chief has refused.
Frustrated By Relationship With Police, Oversight Board Calls For Emergency Meeting With Mayor
Listen Nashville’s new Community Oversight Board is calling for an emergency meeting with the Metro mayor and chief of police next week. The group met Wednesday night to discuss concerns about lack of cooperation from police thus far. The board hopes the mayor’s presence will help the two parties find a way to move forward.
As Nashville’s Community Oversight Board Starts Investigating, Police Deny Records Requests
Listen Metro Police is refusing to provide information to Nashville’s new Community Oversight Board. The group has submitted multiple public records requests — and they’ve all been denied, a lack of cooperation that could be a sign of a difficult path forward.
Pact With Police Lays Out What Nashville’s New Oversight Board Can — And Can’t — Do
Nashville’s new Community Oversight Board has been in place for six months and has already launched three investigations. At its monthly meeting Wednesday night, the 11-member board took the next step toward finalizing its agreement with police and approved a draft of the contract.
Tennessee’s Police Oversight Boards Will Keep Subpoena Power, But With A Check In Place
Listen Police oversight boards in Tennessee will not be completely stripped of the ability to issue subpoenas. But they won’t be able to exercise the power without a little help, according to a compromise reached Monday by state lawmakers.
Lawmakers Still Have To Work Out Differences On Police Oversight Board Regulation
Listen Legislation that would strip police oversight boards of their subpoena powers has passed the Tennessee House of Representatives. But the fight is not over. Significant differences with the state Senate remain.
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