NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — We know many of you are watching your money very closely right now, which is why we are keeping close tabs on Nashville's proposed budget. Right now, Metro Council is hammering out details to finalize things, and part of that process means many agencies are asking for more money.

Here's a closer look at one program the police are hoping will receive a financial boost. It's called the Alternative Police Response Unit or APR.

It began in 2022, and it's made up of almost 50 retired police officers. They are part-time positions, with retired officers working about 19 hours per week. They handle non-emergency calls, utilizing their years of experience, freeing up active duty officers to get to emergency calls faster.

"If your motor vehicle gets broken into or you're

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