Chief John Drake this morning announced the promotion of 14 police department veterans into new leadership roles effective tomorrow. The 14 include 1 new captain, 3 new lieutenants and 10 new sergeants.
New Captain James Williams, an 18-year MNPD veteran, will lead the Traffic Division, succeeding Jason Proctor who has been appointed Commander of the West Precinct. Williams holds a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Kentucky and a Master’s Degree from Northwestern University.
New Lieutenant James Jarvis, a 17-year MNPD veteran, will lead the Madison Precinct’s overnight detail. Jarvis holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Tennessee Tech University.
New Lieutenant Michael Russell, a 10-year MNPD veteran, will lead the East Precinct’s overnight detail. Russell holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Tennessee State University.
New Lieutenant Keiara Ward-Whitely, a 10-year MNPD veteran, will lead the East Precinct’s day detail. Ward-Whitely holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Austin Peay State University.
New Sergeant Mandi Maska-Allen, a 6-year MNPD veteran, will be the East Precinct’s Community Coordinator. Maska-Allen holds an Associate’s Degree from Columbia Southern University.
New Sergeant Zachariah Bush, a 9-year MNPD veteran, will be a supervisor on the Midtown Hills Precinct’s overnight detail. Bush holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Tennessee Tech University.
New Sergeant Richard Clemmons, a 12-year MNPD veteran, will be a supervisor on the Central Precinct’s Entertainment District Unit.
New Sergeant Ben Hughes, a 9-year MNPD veteran, will be a supervisor on the Madison Precinct’s overnight detail. Hughes holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Vanderbilt University.
New Sergeant Joseph Jakes, a 22-year MNPD veteran, will be a supervisor on the South Precinct’s day detail. Jakes holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Trevecca Nazarene University and a Law Degree from the Nashville School of Law.
New Sergeant David Lang, an 8-year MNPD veteran, will be a supervisor on the countywide D detail. Lang holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Endicott College.
New Sergeant Jacob Masteller, an 11-year MNPD veteran, will be a supervisor on the Midtown Hills Precinct’s overnight detail. Masteller holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Liberty University.
New Sergeant Ryan Sherry, a 7-year MNPD veteran, will be a supervisor on the Midtown Hills Precinct’s evening detail. Sherry holds a Bachelor’s Degree from LaSalle University.
New Sergeant Mitchell Tolzmann, a 13-year MNPD veteran, will be a supervisor on the Hermitage Precinct’s overnight detail. Tolzmann holds a Bachelor’s Degree from North Dakota State University.
New Sergeant James Wells, a 6-year MNPD veteran, will be a supervisor on the Midtown Hills Precinct’s day detail. Wells holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Morehouse College.
