James Cothron

Lieutenant Of Investigative Services at Mt. Juliet Police Department

James Cothron is an experienced Detective and Tactical Team Leader with a career spanning from December 2002 to the present. Currently serving as the Lieutenant of Investigative Services at Mt. Juliet Police Department, James holds multiple leadership positions including Tactical Command Director and Special Response Team Commander. Prior roles at Mt. Juliet also include Criminal Investigations Sergeant and SRT Team Leader. Previously, James worked as a Police Dispatcher at Lebanon Police Department from December 2002 to October 2005. Academic credentials include a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration from Cumberland University, scheduled for completion in July 2027, alongside relevant training from Northwestern University, Volunteer State Community College, and Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy, where James earned POST Certification as a Police Officer in 2008.

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Lebanon, United States

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Mt. Juliet Police Department

Located just outside of Nashville, Mt. Juliet is considered one of Tennessee's safest cities. Affordable, clean, well-governed, and prosperous, Mt. Juliet has seen exponential population and business growth over the last decade, with over 35,000 residents who now call Mt. Juliet home. The 82 full-time employees and nearly 50 volunteers of the Mt. Juliet Police Department are committed to keeping you, your family, and our community safe by providing the best possible service and being community strong.