Recommendation for police force of 2,500 raises questions of coordination
Mayor Jim Strickland, seen here in 2019, has his own “reimagine policing” group that is working on recommendations on police reforms. (Daily Memphian file)
The task force making the call is one of several working on police reforms and better police practices. The size of the Memphis Police force is a controversial part of the civic discussion about police reform.
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