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Executive Director Fitchard told the board the mayor’s budget “was just contractual, things that we already had under contract. So our rent, our software for our case management system, and, we got the $30,000 back. Those are the only things that we received.” She said the office had made “a big ask” for additional compliance monitors and an executive assistant but that the mayor's proposal did not fund those positions.

Board members expressed frustration that the police department received substantial staffing requests in the mayor’s proposal and that the CRB’s requests were comparatively small. One member urged the board to cultivate relationships with councilmembers who make funding decisions, saying, “you got to have a personal relationship on that council board… invite some of your council people to some of these events you have in the community to develop a relationship with them.”

Board staff said they provided a questionnaire and supplemental information to the council budget chair during the budget process and planned to continue outreach to council members. The board did not adopt a formal budget appeal at the meeting but discussed ongoing outreach to secure more resources.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","05/28/25 Community Review Board","oneSentenceSummary","Members said the mayor's proposed budget includes only contract-line items for the Community Review Board — rent and a case-management contract — and does not add requested compliance monitors or an executive assistant the board sought.","taxTitle","Community Review Board Meetings, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee","taxId",69308,"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},6220834,"CRB says Butler Snow investigation invoiced over $300,000; report pending amid related indictments",201,2975000,3176000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3616121-f231fcf904262c87661203b0ed583325&start=2975&end=3176","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3616121-f231fcf904262c87661203b0ed583325/thumbnail_2975000.jpg","/articles/6220834/Tennessee/CRB-says-Butler-Snow-investigation-invoiced-over-300000-report-pending-amid-related-indictments","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6220834-5ce509ab8d6ae48a41cf000520ab7c8b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771150186&Signature=cQtXlARSRP5fYSH2SxyPe6ie7-FtqX3eUnlmr9mLr0aJf~nmKFKwFhfMr~7Fk6rSSWth3JBPpmSdVtuYchdg1j8JPxpr~hdgI1CHT2sqo64ebRKIE8vSdBAr6Nda9rIUDzTXUAA7aWe0I8DUM4waKVQZo1znX4G~RmrW~mTv-kUw6UXtRfFdx1SBcqCj9I-KTatrzHhxqvjKVMPvS0qHfXn1~gKBm0buzowyzJRgyR8Dve1H7znGpbterzdkl9Mrh-JvIwqEksmzuX2YCYBByvCTavTQIS5UlGntrc0t15IB7mgIe1D3If2RG34S-CJUVAfJ36nualmMcazNUYuUbg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Board staff reported to members that outside counsel Butler Snow has billed more than $300,000 for an investigation the mayor's office commissioned, and the board said it has not yet received a final report. Board counsel and staff said invoicing appeared to stop in March and that they are awaiting the written investigation.

Executive Director Fitchard presented redacted invoices and told the board the total tallied to “over $300,000” covering work that appears to have started about a year earlier. Attorney Brazil told members the invoices showed extensive work and that he and staff have “no reason to believe that the work is not ongoing,” but that recent invoicing had paused and the board awaited the final report.

Board members also noted a separate development: the former lieutenant who raised concerns that led to the inquiry, identified in the meeting as Garrett Davidson, was indicted in Robertson County and subsequently indicted in Davidson County on different charges. Attorney Brazil and other board counsel clarified that the Davidson indictment is separate from Butler Snow’s inquiry and should not be conflated with the investigative report the board commissioned.

The board asked counsel to follow up on the outstanding report and noted that the invoicing and length of the probe — nearly a year, members said — warrant further report-back. “Follow the money,” one board member said during the discussion; Attorney Brazil said the board will “await the report” and requested additional accounting if available.

No formal action was taken to close or reopen the investigation; members asked staff to request an update and to circulate any additional invoicing or draft findings when available.","Board staff provided members with Butler Snow invoices totaling more than $300,000 for an investigation commissioned by the mayor's office; the board said invoicing appeared to stop in March and the final report is still pending while separate criminal charges involving a whistleblower have been filed.",{"_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},6220839,"CRB executive director outlines SOPs, outreach and spike in immigration-related calls",442,217000,659000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3616121-f231fcf904262c87661203b0ed583325&start=217&end=659","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3616121-f231fcf904262c87661203b0ed583325/thumbnail_217000.jpg","/articles/6220839/Tennessee/CRB-executive-director-outlines-SOPs-outreach-and-spike-in-immigration-related-calls","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6220839-8bf9d10027ecf449fed1de134149e836/orig.mp4?Expires=1771150186&Signature=Odu9JQWF2mrzN5xlccdN-jTBWNFAIkeHOmGqu0t2yfKyK~mXx9IIncpWji6K3jFUCHytuooYoGCJiIpaa2p8nsCYRJ53ZbmZ0H-hFLIcaI8o4URKGSJRqCBl~mTnmg2hyxUEKgQH2xIfAbcTYwbOc243Jix~ZuDZkhsjbOkoF32O8mkmOtQvNyPtmzEQiNU7hcRFg9iF6-AdgXjXkagPB7UIhgNyrURd~HDK23iHfjE4bRAYJPJetBNgknOam2vFLCY-mnEpz3axljm4LSa6ZmTKvylLUhpPqWShRv~S3zdbHITqK0-Ps7RwIpWEAHvoAu8WFO7R8wEFIv0mgkcRgQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Nashville Community Review Board's executive director said staff have completed standard operating procedures for each division, are planning board onboarding and training sessions, and have received three new complaints and more than 75 related calls after a social media post about immigration drew outside attention.

“June's meeting is scheduled for the 23rd, but July and August will be out in the community,” Executive Director Fitchard told the board as she summarized the monthly report and announced plans for a two-hour “lunch and learn” presentation and a July board training. She said the lunch-and-learn will showcase the agency’s four divisions — administration, compliance, research, and community engagement — and noted Judge Brown had reviewed the materials.

Fitchard described operational changes: “We've created SOPs for every division, even onboarding… What we lacked was onboarding for board members, but we have an old one. Frank and I had talked about updating that.” She proposed a July board training that would also draw on Metro Legal materials.

Fitchard told the board the office received two complaints earlier in the month, then another complaint the day of the meeting, for a total of three; she also reported “approximate over 75 calls” tied to a social media post about immigration. She said a congressional representative retweeted the post in a way that increased calls and produced some “ugly” messages from callers outside Tennessee. When asked, Fitchard identified the congressional member as Andy Ogles.

The board discussed outreach logistics and noted planned meeting locations: July 28 at the Madison Community Center and an August session at Sevier Park Regional Community Center. Fitchard also said she and MNPD chief-level staff have discussed body-worn camera timelines and access to footage, and that she will present the office’s case-management and onboarding materials to the chief’s executive staff.

The director requested that board members attend the internal presentations so they can better understand the board’s processes and better represent the agency in community and interagency meetings. She said the materials will be provided in advance.

Board members supported further training and the scheduled community meetings, and Judge Brown (present at the meeting) said the SOP package was a “good start” and would “produce a smooth operation.”","The Community Review Board’s executive director told members the agency has completed standard operating procedures for divisions, is scheduling board training and lunch-and-learn presentations, and has handled a recent surge of community calls after a congressional retweet about immigration.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6220841,"Community Review Board escalates Rule 16 dispute with Metro Legal, schedules June 16 meeting",834,820000,1654000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3616121-f231fcf904262c87661203b0ed583325&start=820&end=1654","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3616121-f231fcf904262c87661203b0ed583325/thumbnail_820000.jpg","/articles/6220841/Tennessee/Community-Review-Board-escalates-Rule-16-dispute-with-Metro-Legal-schedules-June-16-meeting","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6220841-266e6d3b8f8c83d0bc1bf8b6945d510f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771150186&Signature=MAo5hsWZGcRZWaRsVz-qnBGhBFEwK4a~XAy2K2LQTRKMKba9ntlHNoUDpQ8zDfLl5Zp4hwstUb3rsjIX0lX1I9hyfhH2g0PqDb8OtF8KC11720MWO3-iEIHTFMWhtw~QR~QE6koEu73y~Kdi8yghRxxuRQ2dNRfnrUNduGSVhpCQKzRVUrjYXjbnaIXtyse1jc3BHZifA07npz2xvUxb8s7rW-aPX6ht1EbeU83fjbSDM3WwAL6-~Byv3Ij6qoYEgDmhQwjWf92cHysJQV-wlNFfQ67W3luCAWs4e-PkzPmZ1xNbdP6SZwh6yN4E-5rlfnUz~c0Cf5v1S6mj8QjGxg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Nashville Community Review Board said Metro Legal declined to sign a provision tied to Rule 16 into the board's memorandum of understanding with the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, and the board scheduled a meeting with Metro Legal for June 16 at the Historic Courthouse to press for access to records.

Board attorneys and staff described the dispute as a threat to the board’s ability to review cases that overlap with criminal prosecutions. Attorney Brazil told the board, “I believe it's June 16 at 03:00. Historic courthouse. Myself and Jill will meet with Cindy Gross and potentially chief Drake…,” and urged the board to approve follow-up discussions with Cindy Gross of Metro Legal.

The board said Metro Legal now contends the Rule 16 provision is “not relevant” to the MOU and will not sign it, though participants in earlier negotiations — including board representatives — said Metro Legal previously indicated it would not oppose a separate Rule 16 MOU. Attorney Brazil summarized the legal issue: “Rule 16 is a rule of procedure that, keeps confidential files that are involved in an ongoing criminal prosecution.” That confidentiality, the board said, can block the review of investigative files the board uses to recommend administrative steps.

Why it matters: the board’s work sometimes overlaps with active criminal prosecutions. Without agreed access to materials covered by Rule 16, the board said it can be prevented from reviewing incident reports, supplemental reports and witness statements that inform administrative recommendations. Board members argued that a refusal to honor prior assurances represents a breach of good faith in negotiations.

Board members discussed who should attend the June 16 meeting. Former board member Drew Goddard was recommended because he participated in the original MOU negotiations and could recall prior representations; Attorney Brazil and executive staff will attend from the board’s side. The chair said the board will consider having a board member attend and discussed member Haddock as a potential representative if her schedule allows.

Board members also discussed elevating the issue to higher officials if Metro Legal persists in the position. “It looks like Metro Legal is walking back a good faith gesture,” one board speaker said in describing recent correspondence. The board requested that staff and counsel begin preparatory conversations with Metro Legal and Cindy Gross before the June 16 meeting so that the session could be “fruitful.”

The board framed the immediate next steps as preparatory legal work and a face-to-face meeting with Metro Legal and potential MNPD representatives on June 16. Board members said they will seek clarity on the scope of the MOU, the status of their past agreements, and whether the board can regain the access it says is necessary to review certain cases.

The board did not vote on a change to policy at the meeting; it set the meeting date and discussed representation and legal strategy going forward.","The Nashville Community Review Board said Metro Legal is refusing to include a Rule 16 confidentiality provision in a new memorandum of understanding with the police department and scheduled a June 16 meeting with Metro Legal to press the issue and seek resolution.","actionData","errors"]

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