“Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland and Memphis Police Chief Cerelyn J. Davis requested this review, which will cover policies, practices, training, data and processes related to MPD’s use of force ...

The DOJ published a report on December 4, 2024, stating that Memphis Police discriminated against Black people. The Justice Department seal is seen on the lectern during a summit in Washington, DC.

Memphis police ‘harm and demean’ people, DOJ says after issuing scathing report calling for reforms By Nick Valencia and Devon M. Sayers , CNN 5 minute read ...

The Memphis Police Department (MPD) regularly uses “excessive force” and unlawfully discriminates against Black people, according to the findings of a Justice Department (DOJ) investigation ...

The Justice Department finds Memphis police regularly violate the civil rights of citizens, engaging in unconstitutional tactics like excessive use of force and discriminating against Black residents.

The DOJ said it would not comment Wednesday afternoon. Why was the DOJ investigating the Memphis Police Department? A pattern-or-practice investigation is the most in-depth federal review of a ...

The DOJ also announced a review of Memphis police policies Wednesday. The Memphis City Council passed new police reform policies two months after the death of Tyre Nichols, who died several days ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The Department of Justice has found that the City of Memphis and the Memphis Police Department have engaged in civil rights violations. According to a statement released Wednesday ...

Memphis has said it won’t enter into negotiations with DOJ about potential reforms until it has an opportunity to review and push back on the report’s findings.

The investigation into the Memphis Police Department was launched 17 months ago after motorist Tyre Nichols’ violent beating death. Officers repeatedly punched, kicked and dragged Nichols during ...