Communication Breakdowns Continue to Hinder Police Oversight Board

Six days ago, Gov. Bill Lee signed a law abolishing community oversight boards in Tennessee, part of a slate of legislation aimed at Nashville. After an abrupt resignation over the weekend by former Nashville Community Oversight Board chair Michael Milliner, the citizen-led police oversight body will navigate its uncertain future with a new chair, Alisha Haddock, and counsel from former ACLU legal director Tricia Herzfeld.

Milliner shared little information about his decision to resign in an email to colleagues over the weekend. He tells the Scene that he no longer had the time to commit to the position. Former vice chair Alisha Haddock succeeded Milliner as chair at the body’s May 22 meeting, referencing the state’s threat in her opening remarks. 

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