There are 9 article(s) tagged Memphis Police Department Chief Cerelyn "C.J." Davis:

• January 2024

  • MPD chief’s reappointment on hold at Mayor Young’s request

    Memphis Police Department Chief Cerelyn “C.J.” Davis would continue to serve in an interim capacity.

    By Samuel Hardiman, Bill Dries January 23, 2024

  • One year later: Where do the Tyre Nichols cases stand now?

    Five former Memphis Police Department officers received state and federal charges for their alleged roles in Tyre Nichols’ death. They were also named as defendants in a civil wrongful death suit Nichols’ family filed. Here’s where their cases stand.

    By Aarron Fleming January 10, 2024

  • ‘I’m on the fence:’ City Council mixed on keeping police chief

    The reappointment of Cerelyn “C.J.” Davis as police chief is among the slew of mayoral appointments that the Memphis City Council is slated to consider at its first meeting of 2024.

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    By Samuel Hardiman, Bill Dries January 05, 2024

• December 2023

  • Retired Memphis judge will mediate Tyre Nichols civil case

    Bernice Donald was selected as the mediator in confidential discussions that could lead to a potential settlement or set the stage for trial if no resolution is reached, according to court documents.

    By Samuel Hardiman December 27, 2023

  • Library officially dedicated to fallen officer

    “The sign we unveil today will serve as a constant reminder of Officer Redd’s sacrifice in his unwavering commitment to the safety and well being of others,” Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland said. 

    By Julia Baker December 21, 2023

  • Jaylin McKenzie’s mother files federal lawsuit against the City of Memphis

    The mother of 20-year-old Atlanta native Jaylin McKenzie, who was killed in December 2022 when visiting Memphis, has filed a federal lawsuit against the City of Memphis and various police department officials.

    By Ben Wheeler December 16, 2023

  • Deadly surge: Memphis surpasses past homicide record

    A data analysis by The Daily Memphian shows that homicides have increased since 2017 and breaks down the victims by gender, race and age. 

    By Ben Wheeler December 15, 2023

• November 2023

  • Police Chief Davis changing MPD’s ‘top-heavy’ leadership structure

    Memphis Police Chief Cerelyn “C.J.” Davis talked about the leadership changes — as well as guns, crime rates, hiring and recruitment, technology and more — at a recent Memphis Rotary Club meeting.

    By Julia Baker November 17, 2023

• October 2023

  • Memphis police, fire chiefs describe careers, female leadership to Junior League

    Memphis Fire Department Chief Sweat and Memphis Police Department Chief Cerelyn “C.J.” Davis joined in a panel for Junior League, an organization that highlights female leadership and volunteerism.

    By Julia Baker October 23, 2023