Mayoral candidate Tami Sawyer unveils criminal justice platform

Platform contradicts incumbent Jim Strickland’s strategy

By Omer Yusuf, Daily Memphian Updated: July 13, 2019 11:10 AM CT | Published: July 13, 2019 4:00 AM CT

Mayoral contender Tami Sawyer and incumbent Mayor Jim Strickland differ greatly on how they believe the Memphis Police Department should be set up to fight the city's violent crime issues.

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criminal justice reform Jim Strickland Mayor's Race Tami Sawyer Willie Herenton

Omer Yusuf

Omer Yusuf covers Bartlett and North Memphis neighborhoods for The Daily Memphian. He also analyzes COVID-19 data each week. Omer is a former Jackson Sun reporter and University of Memphis graduate.

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