Police say community engagement officers were running after a man they thought had a gun. They allege the gun discharged after he dropped it and picked it up.
Nashville Police Officer Who Shot Man Has History Of Force And Praise For Arrests, Records Show
As authorities investigate a recent shooting by a Nashville police officer, records show his prior instances of using force were always justified by the department. And his proactive policing led to internal praise.
Nashville Police Used An Uncommon Tactic In Last Week’s Shooting
When gunfire broke out, police were using a “vehicle jam” — a tactic that requires hours of training, extensive planning and practice.
Shooting By Nashville Police Officer Resurfaces Questions About The Department’s Proactive Teams
The team resembles several proactive initiatives that have come and gone at MNPD over the years, following criticism from community members for their aggressive enforcement tactics.
Nashville Metro Council Wrestles With How Much Broader To Make Police Surveillance Powers
Nashville officials are debating whether the city should use license plate readers to try to solve crimes or continue to restrict their use.
TBI Is Investigating A Shooting By A Police Officer On Brick Church Pike
Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation are looking into a shooting by a police officer Wednesday afternoon. Metro Nashville Police confirmed the incident along Brick Church Pike, which they say happened in the parking lot of an Exxon gas station at the intersection with Trinity Lane.
Legal Experts Question Why Police Never Sought A Search Warrant After Warning About Nashville Bomber
Police have repeatedly asserted that officers did not have enough evidence for a search warrant when the Christmas bomber’s girlfriend reported he was building explosives in 2019. But some legal experts say otherwise.
Law Enforcement In Nashville Is Prepping For Planned Demonstrations — But Won’t Say How
WPLN News reached out to local and state police, asking what measures each agency will be taking to ensure safety at the scheduled gatherings
Timeline: The Nashville Bombing, From Advance Warning To The Aftermath
This interactive timeline traces the pivotal moments preceding and following the blast that shook downtown Nashville on Christmas morning.
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