Cerelyn 'C.J.' Davis sworn in as Memphis' police chief

Updated: June 18, 2021 7:41 PM CT

Memphis Police chief Cerelyn J. Davis is sworn during a June 18, 2021 ceremony. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)

Cerelyn “C.J.” Davis was sworn in as Memphis’ police chief Friday, June 18. She is the first woman to be named chief in the city’s history.

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