Nashville, TN – The law enforcement community across Middle Tennessee is mourning the loss of Commander Scott Byrd of the Metro Nashville Police Department, who passed away this week after 25 years of dedicated service.
According to the Sumner County Sheriff’s Office, Commander Byrd most recently led MNPD’s Emergency Services Division, where he was known for his leadership, integrity, and unwavering commitment to public safety.
Sheriff Eric Craddock and members of the Sumner County Sheriff’s Office extended their condolences to Byrd’s family, friends, and colleagues, calling his passing a “profound loss to the entire law enforcement community.”
“His leadership, steady presence, and commitment to public safety were felt across Middle Tennessee, including within our own agency,” the department said in a statement.
Law enforcement agencies throughout the region have shared tributes honoring Byrd’s decades of service and his lasting impact on officers and residents alike.
Funeral arrangements and memorial service details have not yet been announced.
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