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Nashville’s Criminal Justice Agencies Struggle To Get On The Same Page About Coronavirus

Samantha Max

March 20, 2020

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As the coronavirus continues to spread through Tennessee, one group is particularly vulnerable: people in jail. Many suffer underlying health conditions. Plus, they’re locked into tight quarters, often without regular access to soap or hand sanitizer. Law enforcement officials are now grappling with how to balance public safety and public health.

Filed Under: Criminal Justice, WPLN News Tagged With: Coronavirus In Tennessee, Daron Hall, Davidson County jail, Davidson County Sheriff's Office, Metro Nashville Police Department, money bail

Nashville’s Juvenile Detention Center Says It’s Improving Safety After Four Teens Escape

Samantha Max

January 10, 2020

Nashville’s Juvenile Court is making major management changes after four teens escaped from its detention center late last year. The CEO of the company that runs the facility told Metro Council members Thursday night that he was “ashamed” and that they’ve “tightened the ship.” But some council members say they’re still not convinced it’s enough.

Filed Under: Criminal Justice, WPLN News Tagged With: Daron Hall, Davidson County Sheriff's Office, juvenile detention, Metro Government

Activist’s Break-In Could Delay Opening Of New Metro Jail

Samantha Max

January 6, 2020

A recent break-in at Nashville’s newly constructed Downtown Detention Center could delay the opening planned for this month.

Filed Under: Criminal Justice, WPLN News Tagged With: CoreCivic, Daron Hall, Davidson County Sheriff's Office

In Nashville’s Sprint Of A Mayor’s Race, Only Those With A Head Start Have Much Shot

Chas Sisk

March 7, 2018

Listen Mayor David Briley, who was sworn in last night to succeed Megan Barry, has not yet said whether he’ll try to hold onto the office. But with a short sprint scheduled to the August special election, there aren’t many people who could mount a challenge.

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: Bill Freeman, Daron Hall

Expanding Sheriff Powers Splits Metro Council Members

Blake Farmer

September 18, 2012

The Metro Council has mixed feelings about whether to legally expand the authority of the Davidson County Sheriff. The body is set to vote tonight on amendments to the city charter that will go before voters in November.

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: charter amendment, Daron Hall, Davidson County Sheriff's Office, Dewey Branstetter, Metro Government, Tim Garrett

Davidson County Sheriff Announces Exit from Controversial 287(g) Program

Blake Farmer

August 21, 2012

The Davidson County Sheriff says he will discontinue his department’s role in deporting illegal immigrants. Daron Hall announced Tuesday that Nashville will no longer participate in the controversial immigration screening program known as 287(g).

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: 287(g), Daron Hall

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