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This resolution approves a Memorandum of Understanding between the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, the Metropolitan Transit Authority, and the Regional Transportation Authority to formalize dedicated law enforcement operations within the public transit system. It aims to enhance coordination and safety across transit services. The resolution was passed by the Metropolitan Council after committee approvals and a council vote.

A resolution approving a Memorandum of Understanding entered into by and between the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, the Metropolitan Transit Authority, and the Regional Transportation Authority, to formalize the operations of dedicated law enforcement services within the public transit system.

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Introduced 6/26/2026Metropolitan CouncilResolution
→ Passed 7/7/2026

What it does

  • 1Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding among the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, Metropolitan Transit Authority, and Regional Transportation Authority.
  • 2Formalization of dedicated law enforcement services within the public transit system.
  • 3Establishment of operational coordination between the involved agencies for transit safety.

This resolution approves a Memorandum of Understanding between the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, the Metropolitan Transit Authority, and the Regional Transportation Authority to formalize dedicated law enforcement operations within the public transit system. It aims to enhance coordination and safety across transit services. The resolution was passed by the Metropolitan Council after committee approvals and a council vote.

Affects
Metropolitan Nashville Police DepartmentMetropolitan Transit AuthorityRegional Transportation Authority

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Legislative history

7/9/2026
Mayor
Referred without comment
7/7/2026
Metropolitan Council
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee, the Public Health and Safety Committee, and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Council Member Toombs moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Porterfield moved that the resolution be deferred, which motion was seconded and failed by the following roll call vote: Yes (14): Porterfield, Allen, Kimbrough, Parker, Benedict, Harrell, Evans, Vo, Cash, Kupin, Taylor, Gadd, Preptit, and Ewing; No (17): Hill, Toombs, Gamble, Cortese, Capp, Webb, Bradford, Huffman, Gregg, Horton, Weiner, Nash, Benton, Ellis, Rutherford, Styles, and Spain; Abstain (0). The matter recurred on the motion that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded and approved by the following roll call vote:
7/7/2026
Public Health and Safety Committee
Referred without comment
7/7/2026
Metropolitan Council
Council Member Porterfield moved that the Resolution be deferred, which was seconded and failed by the following roll call vote:
7/6/2026
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
Referred without comment
7/6/2026
Budget and Finance Committee
Referred without comment
6/30/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment

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