The Community Oversight Board (COB) is hosting a virtual public hearing on Wednesday, October 7, 2020, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. to gain feedback on its latest draft report titled, “Policy Advisory Report on Use of Force Consent Decrees.” The COB encourages community members and organizational leaders to share their perspective on use of force related policies in Nashville.
The Community Oversight Board is considering policy recommendations on use of force developed by Metro Nashville Community Oversight (MNCO), the support department for the Board. This policy advisory report was initiated by the Board following protests related to the police killings of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor as well as a request from Mayor Cooper to review Metro Nashville Police Department (MNPD)’s use of force policies and procedures.
Community Oversight’s policy advisory report examines use of force related consent decrees recommendations made by the Department of Justice (DOJ) Civil Rights Division and compares Nashville Police Department polices to these recommendations. The report proposes six policy recommendations to the Police regarding use of force policies and procedures.
The Board requests members of the public’s feedback on the draft report in order to strengthen the report and recommendations.
Please send written comments by October 6, 2020 to:
Jill Fitcheard
Metro Nashville Community Oversight
222 2nd Ave. North, Suite 370-M
Nashville, TN 37201
Email: [email protected]