Chief John Drake Announces the Promotion of 26 MNPD Veterans to New Leadership Roles Effective December 1

Chief John Drake today announced the promotion of 26 men and women, all veteran law enforcement professionals, to new leadership and supervisory roles effective December 1. “These 26 individuals represent 335 years of dedicated service to Nashville’s families and are clearly ready to advance in their law enforcement careers with this police department,” Chief Drake said. Commander Preston Brandimore, a 25-year police department veteran who currently oversees the Custom Services Division (Special Events and Secondary Employment), is being promoted to the rank of inspector in the Support Services Bureau. Brandimore holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Harding University. Captain Raymond Jones, a 17-year police department veteran who currently oversees the Traffic Division, is being promoted to the rank of commander and will oversee the Custom Services Division. Jones holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Tennessee State University. Captain Bill Watkins, a 27-year police department veteran who currently oversees the recently expanded Criminal Investigations Division, is being promoted to the rank of commander and will continue overseeing CID. Watkins holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Edinboro University. Lieutenant Keith McNamara, a 16-year police department veteran who is currently assigned to the administration of the Investigative Services Bureau, is being promoted to the rank of...