NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Metro Police opened their first precinct in southeast Nashville, promising faster response times and stronger police presence in Antioch.

The new Southeast Precinct at 2467 Murfreesboro Pike marks the most significant expansion of Nashville's police department in more than a decade, according to Metro Police Chief John Drake.

"It's the most anticipated expansion of our police department in 11 years is really exciting," Drake said.

Commander Carlos Lara leads the precinct with 17 years of department experience, making him the first Latino commander in an area known for its diversity. He oversees three lieutenants, 17 sergeants, 61 officers and an administrative assistant.

"Just being able to have somebody that they can say, they look like me, they speak like me

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