Chief John Drake today announced the launch of the police department’s first-ever App, now available for free by searching Metro Nashville Police in either the App Store or Google Play.
“I’m excited that our new Police Department App provides a one-stop platform for Nashvillians to receive a wealth of information about their police department, including a guide on how to begin a law enforcement career with us,” Chief Drake said. “Also included are media releases concerning investigations in progress, data dashboards, crime maps, precinct locations and much more."
Among the App’s features:
- Direct access to Crime Stoppers for providing information about criminal suspects;
- Residents can quickly determine the location of and receive information about their police precinct by entering an address;
- Direct access to content on the primary Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube platforms;
- Direct access to the media releases;
- Direct access to the locations of vehicle crashes that may be slowing traffic;
- Direct access to the department’s Data Dashboards that provide a great deal of Police Department statistical information;
- Direct link to Hub Nashville, through which residents can receive information or express a concern about a myriad of issues;
- Direct access to information about Victim Services;
- Direct access to recognize an Police Department employee for outstanding work.
The new App was developed in coordination with Apex Mobile and Police Department Information Technology staff.