Listen A small group of Nashville police officers began testing body cameras this week. That’s a milestone, but it follows several delays that have bothered reform advocates.
Nashville Policing Study Arrives Today With Public Presentation
Listen A long-awaited study of Nashville police traffic stops arrives this afternoon, as the New York-based Policing Project will weigh in on what effect the stops have on public safety. A special meeting has been called for 3 p.m. at the Metro Council chambers.
Hambrick Family Calls For Nashville Police Officer’s Conviction Following Homicide Charges
Daniel Hambrick’s family says homicide charges brought last week against Metro Nashville Officer Andrew Delke, who fatally shot Hambrick, are a “good first step.”
City Approves $130K Police Misconduct Settlement
Listen The Metro Council approved a substantial settlement Tuesday over an allegation of police misconduct. It’s one of the larger payouts in nearly a decade, mainly because the woman arrested fought every step of the way.
Nashville Mayor Brings In New York Organization, Again, To Recalibrate Policing
Listen In the wake of Nashville’s second fatal police shooting in 18 months, Mayor David Briley says he’s bringing in outside help to work on reforming the city’s approach to policing. The initiative has been slow to get off the ground, but those involved say it’s ramping up.
VIDEO: New Footage Shows Nashville Police Shooting As It Unfolded
WARNING: This post contains graphic video. The Davidson County district attorney released footage of the fatal shooting of Daniel Hambrick by Nashville Police Officer Andrew Delke. The video was taken by cameras on July 26, 2018, in the John Henry Hale apartment complex and the nearby Martin Luther King Jr. Magnet High School.
Nashville Waffle House Shooter In Custody
Updated 2:15 p.m. Travis Reinking was taken into custody by a narcotics unit with Metro Police, acting on a citizen tip made by phone. They were told someone saw a man crossing a construction site in dark jeans and a maroon shirt wearing a backpack.
Nashville’s Police Cadets Get A Crash Course In Diversity
Listen Nashville’s Police Department is hoping that a recent daylong diversity tour will help its newest cadets be better, more empathic officers. Zigzagging the city last week, the recruits heard from the Muslim community, immigrant groups, African American students and LGBTQ leaders.
Sgt. Rob Forrest’s Pension Could Be Up For Debate After Guilty Plea
Sgt. Rob Forrest, the former bodyguard for ex-Mayor Megan Barry, was a 31-year veteran of the Nashville Police Department — which entitles him to a hefty pension. But after he pleaded guilty to felony theft earlier this week, that pension could be at risk.
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