Strickland announces finalists for police director post
Memphis Police Director Michael Rallings (in a file photo) was appointed to the position in 2016 first on an interim basis and then as Strickland’s permanent choice. He will retire effective April 14. (Daily Memphian)
Three MPD deputy chiefs and four police professionals outside the MPD are among the candidates being considered to succeed retiring Memphis Police Director Michael Rallings. Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland will make the decision and take it to Memphis City Council for confirmation.
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