The Metro Nashville Police Department (MNPD) serves as the primary law-enforcement agency for Nashville–Davidson County, providing full-service policing to a rapidly growing metropolitan area. MNPD operates through a precinct-based model that emphasizes community engagement, data-driven policing, and collaborative partnerships to reduce crime and enhance public safety. The department manages patrol operations, investigative divisions, specialized units, crime labs, and emergency response capabilities that support both urban and suburban environments.

MNPD is structured under a centralized command with precinct leadership accountable for localized strategy, response performance, and neighborhood problem-solving. The department also oversees specialized teams such as SWAT, K-9, Traffic, Behavioral Health Co-Response, and specialized investigative bureaus. MNPD remains focused on modernization, training, transparency, and continuous improvement, with an ongoing commitment to public trust and service to the Nashville community.