Metropolitan Nashville (TN) Police Department’s Professional Wellness Section

This CRI-TAC Spotlight highlights how the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department built a structured, confidential wellness check program to support officers routinely exposed to trauma. It outlines the purpose, design, and boundaries of wellness checks, emphasizing trust, privacy, and voluntary participation. The document also details different types of wellness checks and how they complement—not replace—formal counseling or evaluations. Together, the framework offers a practical look at how agencies can normalize mental health support within law enforcement culture.