There are 4 article(s) tagged DOJ:

• December 2024

  • Sanford: Abusive behavior of Crisis Intervention Team belies intent

    The Crisis Intervention Team has strayed far from its initial goals of treating those with mental-health issues more humanely.

    By Otis Sanford 3 hours ago

  • Opinion: Path to justice requires collaboration, not antagonism

    “The implications of not entering into a consent decree go beyond a mere declaration of hostility; they fundamentally threaten the integrity of our community’s relationship with law enforcement.”

    By Earle J. Fisher December 05, 2024

  • ‘As mayor, I am accountable:’ Young responds to DOJ report

    “It’s my job as mayor to fight for the best interests of our entire community,” Mayor Paul Young said, citing that as a reason for the city not consenting to an agreement with the Justice Department.

    By Samuel Hardiman December 05, 2024

  • DOJ ‘left no stone unturned’ in MPD investigation

    The city’s refusal to enter a consent decree to reform the Memphis Police Department could lead to a lawsuit to put such an agreement in place, a top U.S. Department of Justice official said Thursday, Dec. 5.

    By Aarron Fleming December 05, 2024