Metro Nashville / Police Violent Crimes Division

Agency file

Police Violent Crimes Division

Source file: Metro Nashville — Employee Compensation / ingested Jun 19, 2026

The Police Violent Crimes Division is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.

In 2025, this agency had 99 employees with median total compensation of $93,752; the highest distinct record was $218,207.

Year: 2025
Total payroll: $8.4M
Employees: 99
Median total: $93,752
Highest record: $218,207

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$299$185,494+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 99 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($93,752) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $75,401 (88%)
Overtime — $6,307 (7%)
Other — $3,545 (4%)
Benefits — $0 (0%)

What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.

Pay percentiles

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$12,530

$44,848

$93,752

$117,693

$136,434

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $136,434 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $12,530. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Police Officer 2

66 · $92,029

Police Sergeant

14 · $122,863

Technical Specialist 2

12 · $44,617

Police Lieutenant

4 · $161,141

Police Captain

1 · $132,409

The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.

Trend

Year over year

How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 4 published years.

Year	Total payroll	Employees	Median pay
2022	$2.3M —	62 —	$35,699 —
2023	$5.1M ▲ 120.2%	106 ▲ 71.0%	$43,287 ▲ 21.3%
2024	$189.4K ▼ 96.3%	1 ▼ 99.1%	$189,376 ▲ 337.5%
2025	$8.4M ▲ 4356.8%	99 ▲ 9800.0%	$93,752 ▼ 50.5%

Compare

Similar departments

Departments elsewhere with the most similar mix of roles — a proxy for the same kind of agency, matched by workforce composition rather than name. Pay is not cost-of-living adjusted.

Police Criminal Investigation Division Metro Nashville95% match
Police Department (310) City of Baltimore94% match
Cp16 City of Springfield, MA93% match
Cmpd Patrol Service Group City of Charlotte93% match
Cpd-Department of Police City of Cincinnati92% match
Louisville Metro Police Louisville Metro, Kentucky91% match

Record list

Employees

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Daniel Brown

Police Sergeant/Police Violent Crimes Division

2023 total comp

$39,371

Base pay: $38,115
Overtime: $678
Other pay: $578
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,371

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 216,226
Total Pay: $39,371

Daniel Brown holds the role of Police Sergeant at Police Violent Crimes Division. In 2023, their total compensation was $39,371.

Stanley Black

Technical Specialist 2/Police Violent Crimes Division

2023 total comp

$39,166

Base pay: $38,231
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $935
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,166

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 216,222
Total Pay: $39,166

Stanley Black is a Technical Specialist 2 at Police Violent Crimes Division. 2023 total compensation came to $39,166.

Aaron Wigginton

Police Officer 2/Police Violent Crimes Division

2023 total comp

$38,643

Base pay: $37,708
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $935
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,643

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 216,221
Total Pay: $38,643

Aaron Wigginton is a Police Officer 2 at Police Violent Crimes Division. 2023 total compensation came to $38,643.

Kerri Watkins

Police Operations Coordinator 2/Police Violent Crimes Division

2023 total comp

$37,757

Base pay: $32,151
Overtime: $4,671
Other pay: $935
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,757

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 216,219
Total Pay: $37,757

Kerri Watkins works as a Police Operations Coordinator 2 for Police Violent Crimes Division. Kerri earned $37,757 in 2023.

Troy Meadows

Technical Specialist 2/Police Violent Crimes Division

2023 total comp

$36,842

Base pay: $35,907
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $935
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,842

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 216,217
Total Pay: $36,842

Troy Meadows is a Technical Specialist 2 at Police Violent Crimes Division. 2023 total compensation came to $36,842.

David Lang

Police Officer 2/Police Violent Crimes Division

2025 total comp

$36,528

Base pay: $33,303
Overtime: $2,031
Other pay: $1,194
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,528

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 288,999
Total Pay: $36,528

At Police Violent Crimes Division, David Lang serves as a Police Officer 2. Their 2025 pay totaled $36,528.

Seth England

Police Officer 2/Police Violent Crimes Division

2023 total comp

$34,268

Base pay: $33,153
Overtime: $14
Other pay: $1,101
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,268

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 216,210
Total Pay: $34,268

At Police Violent Crimes Division, Seth England serves as a Police Officer 2. Their 2023 pay totaled $34,268.

William Sneed

Technical Specialist 2/Police Violent Crimes Division

2023 total comp

$34,239

Base pay: $33,693
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $545
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,239

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 216,207
Total Pay: $34,239

William Sneed is a Technical Specialist 2 at Police Violent Crimes Division. 2023 total compensation came to $34,239.

Hillary Sherman

Police Officer 2/Police Violent Crimes Division

2023 total comp

$29,686

Base pay: $28,464
Overtime: $65
Other pay: $1,157
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $29,686

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 216,197
Total Pay: $29,686

Hillary Sherman works as a Police Officer 2 for Police Violent Crimes Division. Hillary earned $29,686 in 2023.

Alexander Donald

Police Officer 2/Police Violent Crimes Division

2022 total comp

$27,844

Base pay: $17,561
Overtime: $85
Other pay: $10,197
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $27,844

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 206,392
Total Pay: $27,844

Alexander Donald is a Police Officer 2 at Police Violent Crimes Division. 2022 total compensation came to $27,844.

William Hudson

Police Sergeant/Police Violent Crimes Division

2023 total comp

$25,222

Base pay: $19,255
Overtime: $2,136
Other pay: $3,832
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $25,222

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 216,185
Total Pay: $25,222

William Hudson works as a Police Sergeant for Police Violent Crimes Division. William earned $25,222 in 2023.

Terri Little

Technical Specialist 2/Police Violent Crimes Division

2023 total comp

$21,818

Base pay: $20,883
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $935
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $21,818

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 216,181
Total Pay: $21,818

Terri Little is a Technical Specialist 2 at Police Violent Crimes Division. 2023 total compensation came to $21,818.

David Elliott

Technical Specialist 2/Police Violent Crimes Division

2023 total comp

$21,688

Base pay: $21,688
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $21,688

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 216,178
Total Pay: $21,688

David Elliott is a Technical Specialist 2 at Police Violent Crimes Division. 2023 total compensation came to $21,688.

Shelia Nidiffer

Technical Specialist 2/Police Violent Crimes Division

2023 total comp

$21,688

Base pay: $21,688
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $21,688

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 216,176
Total Pay: $21,688

At Police Violent Crimes Division, Shelia Nidiffer serves as a Technical Specialist 2. Their 2023 pay totaled $21,688.

Scott Miller

Technical Specialist 2/Police Violent Crimes Division

2023 total comp

$21,688

Base pay: $21,688
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $21,688

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 216,173
Total Pay: $21,688

Scott Miller holds the role of Technical Specialist 2 at Police Violent Crimes Division. In 2023, their total compensation was $21,688.

Sandra Smith

Technical Specialist 2/Police Violent Crimes Division

2023 total comp

$21,380

Base pay: $21,380
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $21,380

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 216,172
Total Pay: $21,380

At Police Violent Crimes Division, Sandra Smith serves as a Technical Specialist 2. Their 2023 pay totaled $21,380.

Patricia Estes

Technical Specialist 2/Police Violent Crimes Division

2023 total comp

$21,300

Base pay: $21,300
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $21,300

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 216,167
Total Pay: $21,300

At Police Violent Crimes Division, Patricia Estes serves as a Technical Specialist 2. Their 2023 pay totaled $21,300.

Lori Gross

Technical Specialist 2/Police Violent Crimes Division

2023 total comp

$21,300

Base pay: $21,300
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $21,300

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 216,170
Total Pay: $21,300

Lori Gross holds the role of Technical Specialist 2 at Police Violent Crimes Division. In 2023, their total compensation was $21,300.

Rickey Lankford

Technical Specialist 2/Police Violent Crimes Division

2023 total comp

$20,605

Base pay: $20,605
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $20,605

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 216,164
Total Pay: $20,605

Rickey Lankford works as a Technical Specialist 2 for Police Violent Crimes Division. Rickey earned $20,605 in 2023.

Donald Black

Technical Specialist 2/Police Violent Crimes Division

2023 total comp

$20,526

Base pay: $20,526
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $20,526

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 216,161
Total Pay: $20,526

At Police Violent Crimes Division, Donald Black serves as a Technical Specialist 2. Their 2023 pay totaled $20,526.

Brandon Tennant

Police Lieutenant/Police Violent Crimes Division

2023 total comp

$19,994

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $17,993
Other pay: $2,002
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $19,994

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 216,417

Brandon Tennant works as a Police Lieutenant for Police Violent Crimes Division. Brandon earned $19,994 in 2023.

John Riddle

Police Officer 2/Police Violent Crimes Division

2023 total comp

$19,930

Base pay: $18,997
Overtime: $932
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $19,930

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 216,159
Total Pay: $19,930

John Riddle holds the role of Police Officer 2 at Police Violent Crimes Division. In 2023, their total compensation was $19,930.

Bryan Toney

Police Officer 2/Police Violent Crimes Division

2023 total comp

$19,771

Base pay: $19,004
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $767
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $19,771

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 216,156
Total Pay: $19,771

At Police Violent Crimes Division, Bryan Toney serves as a Police Officer 2. Their 2023 pay totaled $19,771.

Jeffrey Nidiffer

Technical Specialist 2/Police Violent Crimes Division

2023 total comp

$19,672

Base pay: $19,672
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $19,672

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 216,153
Total Pay: $19,672

Jeffrey Nidiffer is a Technical Specialist 2 at Police Violent Crimes Division. 2023 total compensation came to $19,672.

Keiara Ward-Whitely

Police Officer 2/Police Violent Crimes Division

2023 total comp

$18,763

Base pay: $12,802
Overtime: $738
Other pay: $5,223
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $18,763

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 216,150
Total Pay: $18,763

At Police Violent Crimes Division, Keiara Ward-Whitely serves as a Police Officer 2. Their 2023 pay totaled $18,763.

Rachael Robinson

Police Officer 2/Police Violent Crimes Division

2025 total comp

$16,929

Base pay: $12,759
Overtime: $810
Other pay: $3,360
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $16,929

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 297,430
Total Pay: $16,929

At Police Violent Crimes Division, Rachael Robinson serves as a Police Officer 2. Their 2025 pay totaled $16,929.

Mark Lemieux

Police Officer 2/Police Violent Crimes Division

2025 total comp

$15,766

Base pay: $13,618
Overtime: $2,088
Other pay: $60
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $15,766

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 288,753
Total Pay: $15,766

Mark Lemieux works as a Police Officer 2 for Police Violent Crimes Division. Mark earned $15,766 in 2025.

William Mckay

Technical Specialist 2/Police Violent Crimes Division

2025 total comp

$15,314

Base pay: $15,314
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $15,314

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 291,428
Total Pay: $15,314

William Mckay is a Technical Specialist 2 at Police Violent Crimes Division. 2025 total compensation came to $15,314.

Jerica Gladston

Police Officer 2/Police Violent Crimes Division

2025 total comp

$15,072

Base pay: $14,300
Overtime: $666
Other pay: $107
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $15,072

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 285,108
Total Pay: $15,072

Jerica Gladston works as a Police Officer 2 for Police Violent Crimes Division. Jerica earned $15,072 in 2025.

Conor Cronin

Police Sergeant/Police Violent Crimes Division

2025 total comp

$14,023

Base pay: $13,375
Overtime: $486
Other pay: $162
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $14,023

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 278,476
Total Pay: $14,023

At Police Violent Crimes Division, Conor Cronin serves as a Police Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $14,023.

James Harben

Police Officer 2/Police Violent Crimes Division

2025 total comp

$13,717

Base pay: $11,659
Overtime: $1,673
Other pay: $384
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $13,717

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 284,861
Total Pay: $13,717

James Harben works as a Police Officer 2 for Police Violent Crimes Division. James earned $13,717 in 2025.

Matthew White

Police Sergeant/Police Violent Crimes Division

2023 total comp

$13,245

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $11,392
Other pay: $1,853
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $13,245

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 216,411

Matthew White works as a Police Sergeant for Police Violent Crimes Division. Matthew earned $13,245 in 2023.

Gregory Rdzok

Police Officer 2/Police Violent Crimes Division

2025 total comp

$12,809

Base pay: $11,081
Overtime: $1,118
Other pay: $611
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $12,809

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 295,263
Total Pay: $12,809

Gregory Rdzok is a Police Officer 2 at Police Violent Crimes Division. 2025 total compensation came to $12,809.

Kyle Whitfield

Police Sergeant/Police Violent Crimes Division

2025 total comp

$12,530

Base pay: $12,332
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $198
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $12,530

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 304,200
Total Pay: $12,530

Kyle Whitfield works as a Police Sergeant for Police Violent Crimes Division. Kyle earned $12,530 in 2025.

Benjamin Tasto

Police Officer 2/Police Violent Crimes Division

2025 total comp

$12,110

Base pay: $11,251
Overtime: $710
Other pay: $149
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $12,110

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 302,529
Total Pay: $12,110

Benjamin Tasto works as a Police Officer 2 for Police Violent Crimes Division. Benjamin earned $12,110 in 2025.

Zachary Cooper

Police Officer 2/Police Violent Crimes Division

2025 total comp

$12,029

Base pay: $10,952
Overtime: $980
Other pay: $97
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $12,029

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 279,322
Total Pay: $12,029

Zachary Cooper holds the role of Police Officer 2 at Police Violent Crimes Division. In 2025, their total compensation was $12,029.

Christopher Heaton

Police Officer 2/Police Violent Crimes Division

2025 total comp

$12,028

Base pay: $10,398
Overtime: $572
Other pay: $1,059
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $12,028

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 286,570
Total Pay: $12,028

Christopher Heaton holds the role of Police Officer 2 at Police Violent Crimes Division. In 2025, their total compensation was $12,028.

Mario Diaz

Police Officer 2/Police Violent Crimes Division

2023 total comp

$11,652

Base pay: $8,160
Overtime: $196
Other pay: $3,295
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $11,652

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 216,141
Total Pay: $11,652

At Police Violent Crimes Division, Mario Diaz serves as a Police Officer 2. Their 2023 pay totaled $11,652.

Adam Nicholson

Police Officer 2/Police Violent Crimes Division

2025 total comp

$11,522

Base pay: $10,767
Overtime: $739
Other pay: $16
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $11,522

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 294,265
Total Pay: $11,522

Adam Nicholson holds the role of Police Officer 2 at Police Violent Crimes Division. In 2025, their total compensation was $11,522.

Douglas Mann

Police Officer 2/Police Violent Crimes Division

2025 total comp

$11,242

Base pay: $10,265
Overtime: $802
Other pay: $175
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $11,242

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 291,442
Total Pay: $11,242

At Police Violent Crimes Division, Douglas Mann serves as a Police Officer 2. Their 2025 pay totaled $11,242.