Chief John Drake today announced the appointment and promotion of 18 veteran officers of the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department (MNPD) into new leadership roles, effective Friday. The promotions include 1 new inspector, 1 new commander, 1 new captain, 6 new lieutenants, and 9 new sergeants.
“The demonstrated talent and commitment of these individuals shows that they are prepared and ready for these new leadership responsibilities,” Chief Drake said. “I look forward to watching their successes.”
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Commander Lee Kendall, a 22-year veteran currently directing operations at the West Precinct, has been promoted to inspector and will serve as the executive officer in the Community Services Bureau. Kendall holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Campbellsville University and a Master’s Degree from Cumberland University.
Captain Steven Bowers, a 15-year veteran overseeing the School Safety Division, has been promoted to commander and will direct operations at the West Precinct. Bowers holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Tennessee State University and a Master’s Degree from Cumberland University.
Lieutenant Christopher Holden, a 13-year veteran serving in operations for the Investigative Services Bureau, has been promoted to captain and will join the Field Supervisor Section. Holden holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Trevecca Nazarene University.
Sergeant Victoria Cunningham, an 11-year veteran currently supervising the Alternative Police Reporting component, has been promoted to lieutenant and will lead the Midtown Hills Precinct’s overnight shift. Cunningham holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Middle Tennessee State University.
Sergeant John Joyce, a 10-year veteran supervising at West Precinct Investigations, has been promoted to lieutenant and will lead the Midtown Hills Precinct’s evening shift. Joyce holds Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees from Michigan State University.
Sergeant John Melia, a 12-year veteran supervising the Traffic Division’s Motorcycle Unit, has been promoted to lieutenant and will remain in the Traffic Division with expanded supervisory responsibilities. Melia holds an Associate’s Degree from Nashville State Community College.
Sergeant DeAndera Payne, a 7-year veteran supervising the Office of Alternative Policing Strategies, has been promoted to lieutenant and will lead the Madison Precinct’s evening shift. Payne holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Tennessee State University.
Sergeant James Smallwood, a 14-year veteran currently on assignment as the President of the Andrew Jackson Lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police, has been promoted to lieutenant and will continue in the FOP role. Smallwood holds an Associate’s Degree from Eastern Gateway Community College.
Sergeant Joseph Snyder, a 13-year veteran supervising at the Hermitage Precinct, has been promoted to lieutenant and will lead the South Precinct’s evening shift. Snyder holds an Associate’s Degree from Camden County College.
Officer Michael Apsey, a 10-year veteran at the Hermitage Precinct, has been promoted to sergeant and will supervise the Madison Precinct’s overnight shift. Apsey holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Ferris State University.
Officer Andrew Brazee, an 8-year veteran at the South Precinct, has been promoted to sergeant and will supervise the Hermitage Precinct’s overnight shift. Brazee holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Western Michigan University.
Officer Cassandra Del Bosco, a 21-year veteran serving as a recruiter, has been promoted to sergeant and will supervise the West Precinct’s day shift. Del Bosco holds a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Tennessee at Martin.
Officer Edward Holden, an 8-year veteran serving as a school resource officer, has been promoted to sergeant and will supervise the West Precinct’s overnight shift. Holden holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Franklin Pierce University.
Officer Calen Morrison, a 14-year veteran serving as a school resource officer, has been promoted to sergeant and will supervise the Hermitage Precinct’s overnight shift. Morrison holds an Associate’s Degree from Volunteer State Community College.
Officer Teresah Pinho, a 6-year veteran in the Domestic Violence Division, has been promoted to sergeant and will supervise the East Precinct’s day shift. Pinho holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Middle Tennessee State University.
Officer Derek Sibley, a 6-year veteran at the Madison Precinct, has been promoted to sergeant and will supervise the West Precinct’s evening shift. Sibley holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Tennessee State University.
Officer Corey Stromatt, a 13-year veteran on the MDHA Task Force, has been promoted to sergeant and will supervise the Hermitage Precinct’s evening shift.
Officer Aaron Thomas, a 12-year veteran serving as a school resource officer, has been promoted to sergeant and will supervise the North Precinct’s overnight shift. Thomas holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Middle Tennessee State University.
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