NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — A longtime Metro Nashville police leader who oversaw some of the department’s most critical emergency response operations has died.

Commander Scott Byrd, 50, passed away Wednesday night at Centennial Medical Center, MNPD Chief John Drake announced.

Byrd suffered a heart attack Monday at his home while preparing to come to work. He was first taken to TriStar NorthCrest Medical Center — the closest hospital to his home — before being transferred to Centennial. He died despite extensive medical efforts.

“Scott was a close friend to many and was an outstanding person and police officer,” Chief Drake said in a statement. “Nashville is safer because of Scott’s quarter century with us. He exuded a calm command presence, was thoughtful and deliberate in his decision ma

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