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Council recognizes Officer Benjamin Cantrell for 25 years of community service
Summary
Council member Sherry Weiner and West Precinct leaders honored Officer Benjamin Cantrell for 25 years of service, citing his work with vulnerable residents and noting a 2023 'Officer of the Year' award from the Bellevue Exchange Club.
Council member Sherry Weiner invited Officer Benjamin Cantrell and his family to the dais and read a resolution recognizing Cantrell's 25 years with the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department. "He is amazing," Weiner said as she introduced Cantrell to the chamber.
Commander Jason Proctor of the West Precinct offered personal remarks, saying he graduated the academy with Cantrell and praising Cantrell's compassion and consistent service to vulnerable residents. The read text and speakers noted Cantrell's work on problem solving, relationship building and connecting individuals to services; the text also referenced a 2023 officer-of-the-year recognition from the Bellevue Exchange Club.
