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Digital Cover FeaturesFebruary 25, 2026

No Waiting: Detective Busts Missing Persons Myth

Detective David Lee Stephens wants the public and every law enforcement agency to know there is no truth nor logic to the widely held belief that one must wait 24 or 48 hours to report a missing person.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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