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The family of a man shot by Mt. Juliet police wants the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate

Cynthia Abrams

February 21, 2023

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Late last year, a Mt. Juliet police officer fatally shot 39-year-old Eric Jermaine Allen. Last week, a Wilson County grand jury decided not to pursue charges against Police Sgt. Josh Lo. Now, Allen’s family and local organizers are calling for Lo to face a federal investigation.

Filed Under: Criminal Justice, Race & Equity, WPLN News Tagged With: Black Nashville Assembly, Mt. Juliet, police, police brutality, police chief, police shooting

Nationwide Police Chief Search Sets New Tone For Nashville’s Department

Samantha Max

October 20, 2020

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Nashville is just weeks away from hiring a new police chief, after former Chief Steve Anderson abruptly retired this summer. And the change in leadership comes as the city — and the country — grapple with growing distrust in law enforcement. But it won’t be easy to find a candidate who pleases everyone.

Filed Under: Criminal Justice Tagged With: John Drake, Metro Nashville Police Department, police chief, Steve Anderson

Liquor Stores Have Law on Their Side

Blake Farmer

January 9, 2013

Many of the state’s police chiefs and sheriffs oppose wine being sold in grocery stores and corner markets. They say they have enough alcohol-related incidents as it is.

Filed Under: WPLN News Tagged With: General Assembly, liquor stores, police chief, sheriff, wine in grocery stores

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