The highest ranking Black female officer in the Metro Nashville Police Department has turned in her badge after nearly 28 years. Her departure comes amid heightened scrutiny of MNPD leadership, as a new chief takes over on the heels of multiple allegations of misconduct against the department.
Nashville Police And Civilian Oversight Board Agree To Work Together, After Months Of Negotiations
The Community Oversight Board and the Metro Nashville Police Department have finalized a new agreement that provides broad powers to the civilian group. It’s a major landmark for the COB, which comes more than two years after an overwhelming number of Nashvillians voted in favor of police oversight.
John Drake, Longtime Nashville Officer, Will Become Chief Of Metro Police
The Metro Nashville Police Department has a new leader after a months-long, nationwide search that ultimately isn’t venturing far for the selection. Interim Chief John Drake is dropping the word “interim” from his title, Mayor John Cooper announced Monday. Drake has run the department since former Chief Steve Anderson retired in August.
Nashville Mayor Releases Policing Policy Commission Report, Setting Blueprint For Next Chief
The 40-page report sets four overarching goals that Mayor John Cooper says will help police “reduce the use of force, build trust across all of Nashville’s neighborhoods, and enhance public safety.”
Nashville Police Captain Accused Of Sexual Misconduct Announces Retirement
A Metro Nashville Police Department captain who has been accused of sexual misconduct by multiple MNPD employees announced his retirement Wednesday.
Nashville Police Sergeant Accuses MNPD Of Bias, Unfair Punishment In Federal Lawsuit
A Metro Nashville Police sergeant has filed a federal lawsuit against several high-ranking members of the department. Michelle Hammond-Beville says leaders of MNPD’s Office of Professional Accountability violated her civil rights and punished her unnecessarily.
Nashville Police Chief Finalists Show Many Similarities In Public Interviews
All of the candidates said there’s a broken relationship between the community and police.
Community Oversight Board Says It Is ‘Dotting I’s, Crossing T’s’ On New Agreement With Nashville Police
The Community Oversight Board says it hopes to finalize a new agreement with the Metro Nashville Police Department by the end of this week.
Here’s What You Need To Know About The Five Finalists For Nashville Police Chief
WPLN News took a deep dive into each finalist’s history, to get a better idea of how they might run MNPD.
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