Community Oversight Policy Advisory Reports

Metro Nashville Community Oversight has two research analysts that conduct policy research and analysis. Policy advisory reports may review and investigate any aspect of the Davidson County Criminal Justice system. Reports consider insights from the fields of criminology, criminal justice, law enforcement theory, civil rights, and racial justice.

Community input is essential for our policy research to reflect the experiences of Nashville’s diverse residents. We welcome ideas for policy research from members of the public. Email your research ideas to community@nashville.gov.

Reports Issued by the Community Oversight Board

• Policy Advisory Report on Use of Force Consent Decrees
• Policy Advisory Report on #8cantwait Use of Force Policy Recommendations
• Policy Advisory Report Examining Local Law Enforcement Policies and Immigration Enforcement Actions

Draft Reports for Public Comment

Draft Policy Advisory Report on MNPD Hiring Procedures

Recent Proposals

• Policy Advisory Report Proposal on Crisis-Related Calls for Service and Effective Practices for Diversion to Non-Police Crisis Responders
• Policy Advisory Report Proposal on Metro Nashville Police Department Hiring Procedures
• Policy Advisory Report Proposal on Law Enforcement Accessibility and Community Outreach in Limited English Proficient, Deaf, deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Communities

Informational Reports

Special Report: Nashville's Criminal Justice System and COVID-19