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MNPD Operating with 170 less officers than they need

Fraternal Order of Police President James Smallwood says the Metro Police Department is operating with a shortage of over 170 officers. He says lack of funding, and inability to keep officers are a big problem.
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WTVF-NASHVILLE — Fraternal Order of Police President James Smallwood says the Metro Police Department is operating with a shortage of over 170 officers. He says lack of funding, and inability to keep officers are a big problem.

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