Confirmed MPD excessive force cases to undergo criminal review
Outgoing Memphis Police Director Michael Rallings has issued new procedures requiring internal investigators to refer all confirmed cases of excessive force to prosecutors for review. (Daily Memphian file)
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MPD begins sending confirmed excessive force cases to prosecutors for criminal review following Daily Memphian investigation.
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