Judge in police union vs. city case recuses herself

By , Daily Memphian Updated: September 05, 2025 7:09 PM CT | Published: September 05, 2025 6:05 PM CT

The case involves a battle over the rank of second lieutenant, which city officials created for the Memphis Police Department in an effort to get more front-line supervisors in the field.

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Damita Dandridge Memphis Police Assocation city of Memphis second lieutenant

Jody Callahan

Jody Callahan graduated with degrees in journalism and economics from what is now known as the University of Memphis. He has covered news in Memphis for more than 25 years.

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