IN THE NEWS
As Nashville Homicides at 60-Year Low, Mayor Freddie O'Connell Talks Why, What's Next
The Tennessean — October 2025
In fact, according to the Nashville Police + Public Safety Alliance, it’s actually trending in the opposite direction. That’s according to the alliance’s public safety sentiment assessment, a survey of more than 1,000 Nashvillians’ feelings about crime and their quality of life. The Alliance released the findings of the 2025 version on Oct. 27.
Majority of Nashville Residents Feel Safe, But Less So Than Five Years Ago
Axios — October 2025
A clear majority of residents feel safe in Nashville, though the number declined compared to last year. Nashville leaders, including Mayor Freddie O'Connell, are dealing with a perception gap since statistics show crime is down across the board this year.
Police Officers Build Trust With Nashville Students Through Summer Camp Partnership
News Ch. 5 — October 2025
“‘I learned that he played soccer just like me, and that's something that I knew, that we shared in common,’ said seventh grader Kayden Goodman. The camp is run through Y-CAP, a program of the YMCA, and provides a safe space for students during school breaks. “It's so important for students to have a safe place to go," said Y-CAP Associate Executive Director Jordan Waller.
Public Safety Alliance Launches Nashville Crime Stats Dashboard
The Tennessean — September 2025
“Our intention here is for this dashboard to be a tool that the community uses and embraces, and can come back to time and time again as a reliable source for the data, as a user-friendly way to read and understand and interpret the data,” Halim Genus, the Alliance’s Vice President of Programs and Partnerships, told The Tennessean.
2024
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First Look: New Poll the Nashville Police + Public Safety Alliance Tests Public's View of Nashville Police
Axios, October 2024
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Safety Survey: 'Apprehension' in a Business Community That's Otherwise 'On Fire'
Nashville Business Journal, October 2024
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Police Activities League and YMCA Team Up to Host Fall Break Camp for Students
WSMV, October 2024
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The Police + Public Safety Alliance Raises $1.8M to Improve Public Safety in Nashville
WKRN, September 2024
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Public Safety, Public Duty: Help Us Create a Safer Nashville (Guest Column: Patricia Glaser Shea)
Nashville Business Journal, August 2024
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Alliance Launches, Will Engage Business Community to Improve Public Safety
Nashville Business Journal, July 2024