POLICE Logo
MenuMENU
SearchSEARCH
Enter keywords to search across all content
NewsJune 23, 2025

Tennessee Deputy in ICU After Being Hit by Rock or Brick

Deputy Dalton Swanger responded to a 911 call about a shooting around 10:15 p.m. Saturday. The suspect was at the scene and reportedly struck Deputy Swanger with a rock or brick causing grave injury.

Read More →
NewsMay 14, 2025

Nashville Officer Wounded in Gunfight with Attempted Murder Suspect

The suspect Tadarius Hunt was pronounced dead at a local hospital. Hunt was wanted in connection with the shooting of a worker at the Nashville Rescue Mission, police said.

Read More →
NewsApril 24, 2025

Tennessee K-9 Seriously Injured in Patrol Vehicle Crash

The department said in a release that Officer Reese Harper and his K-9 partner Aksel were responding to a “shooting in progress” call when the crash occurred.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
NewsApril 2, 2025

Nashville Police Release Full Report on 2023 Christian School Shooting

MNPD broke down the more than 40-page report by summarizing the incident, providing a detailed timeline of the attack and investigation, backgrounds of the shooter, Audrey Hale, and victims, what the shooter did and did not leave behind.

Read More →
NewsJanuary 14, 2025

37-Year Veteran of Memphis Police Dies After On-Duty Medical Emergency

The Memphis PD said on Facebook that Officer Charles Cathey joined the agency as a Police Service Technician in 1987. He graduated from the training academy and became a sworn officer in 1988.

Read More →
NewsDecember 16, 2024

Tennessee Deputy Slain while Working as Part-Time Police Officer

Officer Finley then confronted the suspect in a driveway across the street from the home, where the suspect attacked the officer and shot the officer several times, killing him, police say.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Articlesby Wayne Parham and David GriffithDecember 10, 2024

Women in Law Enforcement: Nashville's Sgt. Lynsie Nacole Smith

The Nashville sergeant says her favorite assignment has been working as a community coordinator, which is her current role. She connects visitors, residents, and stakeholders with all of the resources they need to experience a safe and peaceful Nashville.

Read More →
Articlesby Wayne Parham and David GriffithDecember 10, 2024

Women in Law Enforcement: Nashville's Lieutenant Meghan Pope

A desire to help people led to her favorite assignment—a juvenile sexual assault detective with the department’s Youth Services Unit. She says that made her feel like she provided a voice for juvenile victims.

Read More →
NewsDecember 6, 2024

DOJ Report Says Memphis Police Violated Constitution, Used Excessive Force

The announcement came just as the city said in a letter that it would not enter into a consent decree with the DOJ over its policing practices.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
NewsNovember 26, 2024

Grand Jury Decides Drowning Death of Tennessee Deputy, Prisoner Accidental

The deputy mistakenly drove into the Tennessee River. The panel recommended the placing of barriers or a gate, along with warning lights, to prevent a similar accident from happening again.

Read More →