Three police reform measures advance at County Commission, but only one with majority vote
“Crime is affecting everyone in Shelby County,” Shelby County Commissioner Amber Mills said. “I’m tired of the police being vilified over and over and over.” (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian)
All three of the ordinances are requests of Sheriff Floyd Bonner Jr. and are not binding on the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office.
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