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Pat Shea, founder and CEO, said the alliance is an independent 501(c)(3) that seeks to \"create a safer Nashville\" by facilitating partnerships among community organizations and the police department. William Janus, vice president of partnerships and programs, outlined a multi-step approach that starts with identifying problems and potential solutions, mobilizing partners, piloting interventions and scaling successful pilots.

NPPSA said one of its first approved projects is the ASPIRE Leadership Development Institute, a pilot within MNPD planned to include about 300 officers over two and a half years with 60 officers currently participating; the participants are described as field training officers, sergeants and professional support staff. The alliance said it is working with the Office of Family Safety and community partners to develop outreach that targets Spanish‑speaking immigrant and refugee communities, and it is exploring youth engagement initiatives including a de‑escalation/conflict‑resolution curriculum in early development with partners such as Lipscomb University, Big Brothers Big Sisters and other local organizations. The alliance emphasized research and data as central to measuring impact and said it seeks ongoing council engagement and neighborhood-level data.

Council members thanked the presenters and asked about neighborhood outreach and youth programming. NPPSA representatives said community response has been positive and that they welcome introductions to neighborhood groups and one‑on‑one meetings with council members. Board members Dan Hogan and Diego Eguarte attended the presentation. No committee action was required; the segment was an informational presentation.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","03/04/25 Metropolitan Council Committee: Public Health and Safety","oneSentenceSummary","The Nashville Police and Public Safety Alliance, a newly formed local nonprofit, briefed the committee on pilot projects including an ASPIRE leadership program for MNPD officers, outreach to Spanish-speaking immigrant communities in partnership with Office of Family Safety, and youth de‑escalation curriculum pilots.","taxTitle","Public Health & Safety Meetings, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee","taxId",69321,"location","Tennessee","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6300589,"Huffman presses drag‑racing ordinance while police warn of state preemption, legal limits on seizures",81,141000,222000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2492915-67a0da10d715a36db9ed7096cc7872e5&start=141&end=222","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2492915-67a0da10d715a36db9ed7096cc7872e5/thumbnail_141000.jpg","/articles/6300589/Tennessee/Huffman-presses-dragracing-ordinance-while-police-warn-of-state-preemption-legal-limits-on-seizures","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6300589-5b6aca70bafcfe420f05a51aaec27c99/orig.mp4?Expires=1771096456&Signature=GiAspNP~3TJf9r06ZxAcNS6oiL9jot8v~EbYlwNseZvjkpZG7gcthVTiI7vT3dHqJ0Q0OKgY8EFxbVsIX3uUeJeRcFlg-IYkTjTk41Py9eKvbZv-WAvE64yiZ08~78AqDUhbNWw2-39YICQPjN-XQTU4v-aMGUgdcEKtKPmOCS5O0kv9dRRVDurIw-0IqB-WcoVBm8ZgUThUgPM9tCjwgLtfZg87TGHnKMiL3Zxv5Yun-4P9LC4SP0FKnyHET1b3Z7-T3v7GxVmLYBiu4l2uoZLKSUfR5qOXlY~H-CBoFtwUYXYQVk4-GKSI1jFwunlddf4faeYUmlkU24VP8WumJQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","An ordinance to amend chapter 12.16 of the Metropolitan Code related to drag racing (BL 20 25-743) advanced from the Public Health & Safety Committee on an 8-0 recommendation after a discussion about state preemption and the limits of local enforcement.

Sponsor Council Member Huffman told the committee the ordinance is intended to add penalties for street racing within Davidson County, including a 30‑day seizure and a $50 fine, but acknowledged the measure may be unenforceable under state law. Huffman said she is pursuing a parallel state‑level effort to clear local authority and that she intends to withdraw the bill at third reading if the state change does not occur: \"If that does not on the state level to a current bill, if that does not work out, I do plan on withdrawing this on third.\" (Council Member Huffman).

Deputy Chief/Commander Gilder of the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department explained challenges with vehicle forfeiture and seizure under current state law, noting the statutory forfeiture process is tied to criminal cases and can be difficult to execute when ownership or lienholders are involved. On impoundment and owner notification he said the department would document and notify the registered owner, and that local impoundment as proposed would be distinct from a forfeiture process: \"This would not be a forfeiture process. This would be an impoundment.\" (Deputy Chief Gilder).

Council Member Bradford asked whether owners are notified when vehicles are impounded if they are not the arrested driver; Gilder said the department would document and notify owners and that impoundment could follow on repeated offenses once an owner had been notified. Council Member Nash noted that state law treats drag racing as a felony in some circumstances and questioned whether prosecution under state law remains preferable because of higher penalties.

Council Member Swara asked administration staff whether the measure would have effect given the preemption concern; a staff member replied: \"The bill is preempted, so it won't have an effect 1 way or another.\" Huffman reiterated that she is pursuing state relief and would withdraw the bill if unsuccessful within about two weeks.

Action: the committee moved the ordinance forward by committee recommendation, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 0 not voting.","Councilmember Huffman advanced an ordinance amending Metro Code chapter 12.16 to target drag racing; the committee voted 8-0 to recommend approval after discussion that the measure may be unenforceable under state law and that vehicle forfeiture rules complicate local seizure efforts.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6300593,"Committee approves three grants and a forensic-equipment contract on consent",98,42000,140000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2492915-67a0da10d715a36db9ed7096cc7872e5&start=42&end=140","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2492915-67a0da10d715a36db9ed7096cc7872e5/thumbnail_42000.jpg","/articles/6300593/Tennessee/Committee-approves-three-grants-and-a-forensic-equipment-contract-on-consent","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6300593-05ed630d5ed0bcd96ce117556fb698d1/orig.mp4?Expires=1771096456&Signature=ojTfC7C5m9~LM0A7QEmWV9xsIgcQ5EgpFLICdvQjAaNty1O-dyzj8x6FeWtj7YO2BDhmpo2NqR3OtuQBlwGVPwGl1rr4d9renUZ6AVrvE3mcVGwoRh7hLgRRE40duPPB-fRZU9XXutErbbYaYb5DKloEH4A9zyvYrKoNUeaub5zW0mg7pxZDxOnmBLb7hWDEtbx-0LmuGdlZcVbDq~o1vyFFRO~bnBlOGjOBDMAVIYdHoWILoZaYbHfSFX5D3gMWfslhUq4ninaY-le-DMxdpgeX~tPO-ZwbvHTOMBlmZq38SbAmtn9~4yy9S2QzeCDNSbOrKAO3W1zFfkscs4roYg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Public Health & Safety Committee of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County on an 8-0 vote approved three consent items that will fund emergency-management training, family-safety staffing and forensic equipment for the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department.

The items approved were: RS 20 25-10-63, a resolution authorizing an Emergency Management Performance Grant application through the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency to coordinate hazardous‑materials and general emergency-management training for jurisdiction response personnel; RS 20 25-10-64, a resolution accepting a grant from the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration to the Office of Family Safety to fund staffing positions to support multidisciplinary client needs; and RS 20 25-10-65, a resolution approving a contract between the Metropolitan Government and Forensic Technology Incorporated for forensic-technology equipment and related warranty/protection for the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department. Sponsors listed in the meeting for the three items included Toombs, Porterfield and Evans.

The items were presented on the committee consent agenda and moved and seconded; the committee chair called for a vote and reported the consent agenda carried 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 0 not voting.

Votes at a glance

- RS 20 25-10-63: Emergency Management Performance Grant application to Tennessee Emergency Management Agency; sponsors Toombs, Porterfield, Evans; outcome: approved by committee, 8-0.
- RS 20 25-10-64: Grant from Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration to the Office of Family Safety for staffing; sponsors Toombs, Porterfield, Evans; outcome: approved by committee, 8-0.
- RS 20 25-10-65: Contract with Forensic Technology Incorporated for forensic equipment and warranty for MNPD; sponsors Toombs, Porterfield, Evans; outcome: approved by committee, 8-0.

No public comment was recorded on these items during the meeting.","The Public Health & Safety Committee approved, by unanimous consent, three resolutions: an emergency management training grant, an Office of Family Safety staffing grant, and a contract for forensic equipment for the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department.","actionData","errors"]

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New Nashville Police and Public Safety Alliance outlines pilots on leadership, immigrant outreach and youth engagement

Huffman presses drag‑racing ordinance while police warn of state preemption, legal limits on seizures

Committee approves three grants and a forensic-equipment contract on consent