Nashville Police Chief John Drake advocates for higher bond amounts for repeat violent offenders, citing 16% rearrest rate.

Nashville Police Chief John Drake is concerned about repeat offenders committing violent crimes while out on bond, with 16% of those arrested for violent crimes in Nashville being rearrested. He supports fair bond amounts but believes judges should set higher amounts for public safety. Drake is frustrated with the bond situations and calls for better communication and accountability in the criminal justice system.

April 30, 2024
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