John Drake

New Officer Work Shift Introduced by Chief Drake

Nashville Police introduce an additional officer shift to enhance safety and response times.

MNPD Honors 2024 Employees of the Year

Chief John Drake recognizes MNPD's distinguished employees for their outstanding service in 2024.
Nashville Police Chief Comments on New Orleans Incident
Nashville's Chief John Drake responds to a terrorism incident in New Orleans.
Major Meth-Fentanyl Trafficking Network Dismantled in Nashville
Authorities dismantled a large meth-fentanyl trafficking network linked between California and Nashville.
MNPD Announces Promotions of 26 Veterans
Chief John Drake promotes 26 MNPD officers to leadership roles effective December 1.
MNPD Unveils Website for Cold Cases and Missing Persons
MNPD launches a website to aid cold case and missing person investigations.
Investigation Continues into Jefferson Street Shooting
Authorities are investigating a shooting on Jefferson Street that injured ten people.
Chief John Drake Announces Realignment of Investigation Units
New centralized units to address crime trends more effectively across Davidson County.
Chief John Drake Elected President of PERF
Chief John Drake is now President of the Police Executive Research Forum.
Nashville Mayor Reopens Civil Rights Era Bombing Cases
Nashville will reinvestigate three unresolved Civil Rights era bombings.