Memphis Says It Will Not Yet Agree to Federal Oversight of Police Department
The city’s mayor reiterated his reluctance to enter a consent decree after the Justice Department found a pattern of discrimination and excessive force by its officers.
Things to know about the federal investigation into the Memphis Police Department
A U.S. Department of Justice investigation found that the Memphis Police Department committed a host of civil rights violations, including using excessive force, making illegal traffic stops and disproportionately targeting Black people in the majority Black city.
The stories the DOJ used to make its case against the Memphis Police Department
The U.S. Department of Justice used a number of stories to bolster its case of civil rights violations against Memphis police. Here's a look at them.
Memphis Police Department linked to pattern of excessive force: DOJ
A Department of Justice investigation found the police department's practices in violation of the U.S. Constitution.
Memphis will not agree to federal oversight of police department after DOJ investigation
The City of Memphis, in a letter sent Wednesday, refused federal oversight stemming from a civil rights investigation of the Memphis Police Department.
Department of Justice exposes Memphis Police Department
The U.S. Department of Justice has released a damning report regarding the Memphis Police Department, revealing systemic issues
Memphis police use 'excessive force', US justice department says
The Memphis Police Department uses excessive force and follows policies that discriminate against black people, the US justice department has said. This includes unnecessarily escalating encounters with some of the city's "most vulnerable" residents, Kristen Clarke, assistant attorney general, said on Thursday.
How do the DOJ's findings about Memphis police violations compare to other US cities?
The Justice Department's investigation into the Memphis Police Department found multiple violations that mirror other cities. Here are the details.
DOJ to detail investigation into Memphis Police Department
The DOJ determined that the MPD violates the civil rights of Memphians, in addition to discrimination against both Black people and behavioral health disabilities.
DOJ Finds Widespread Civil Rights Violations in Memphis, TN
The Justice Department announced findings of civil rights violations by the Memphis Police Department and City of Memphis, citing excessive force, unlawful stops, racial disparities, and discrimination against individuals with behavioral health disabilities.
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Feds say they could sue to force reforms at Memphis' police department if the city won't play ball
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Memphis confronts harsh realities following DOJ report: Longstanding group calls for justice
Allegations of discriminatory practices by the Memphis Police Department cast a shadow over the city’s rich historical legacy.