The Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) in Tennessee has announced Lieutenant Melonie Roche’s retirement. Roche served the department for nearly 25 years. She started as a patrol officer in July 1999, became a Patrol Division Sergeant in 2006, and was promoted to Administrative Services Division Lieutenant in 2019. She also held roles as a department instructor, background investigator, and training coordinator.
Roche graduated from the Northwestern School of Police Staff and Command and the TBI Leadership Academy. She also earned a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership from Bethel University. On February 9, 2024, MPD recognized her service in a private ceremony, presenting her with her badge and service weapon.
Roche reflected on her career with gratitude, stating, ‘I’ve had a fulfilling career with many positive experiences. The department and the city have treated me well. I will miss working with some of the country’s best police officers.’
Before joining MPD, Roche worked as a police officer at Vanderbilt University and as a Patrol and Bike Patrol Officer at the Gallatin Police Department. Her law enforcement career spans 30 years, showing her dedication to public safety.