There are 9 article(s) tagged Memphis Police Director Michael Rallings:

• May 2021

  • Davis confirmed as new Memphis Police chief

    Cerelyn “C.J.” Davis became the new leader of the Memphis Police Department Tuesday, May 4, in a council vote that was almost unanimous.

    By Yolanda Jones, Bill Dries May 04, 2021

• April 2021

  • Memphis names first female police chief

    Cerelyn ‘C.J.’ Davis, chief of police in Durham, North Carolina, has been named to head the Memphis Police Department, becoming the first woman to lead the agency in its 194-year history.

    By Yolanda Jones, Bill Dries April 19, 2021

  • Top cops: The 12 Memphis Police directors

    Since the position was created in 1972, the department has had a dozen directors. A new era is set to begin with the April 14 retirement of Michael Rallings.

    By Bill Dries, Yolanda Jones April 14, 2021

  • Rallings to cross new bridge: Police director reflects on ‘roller-coaster’ year

    Michael Rallings, MPD’s director for five years, retires after 31-year career with the department. 

    By Yolanda Jones April 14, 2021

  • Mike Ryall named interim MPD chief as new candidate joins the mix

    Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland announced Monday, April 5, that he is appointing police Deputy Director Mike Ryall as interim director effective immediately.

    By Yolanda Jones, Bill Dries April 06, 2021

  • Memphis police implement gunshot detection system

    ShotSpotter is being used by police departments across the U.S. to curb gun violence.

    By Yolanda Jones April 02, 2021

• March 2021

  • Interstate shootings continue to rise amid concerns over permitless carry legislation

    Memphis Police Department say interstate shootings are increasing and road rage is at the center of many of the incidents. And a permitless carry law could make the situation worse, officials fear. 

    By Yolanda Jones March 31, 2021

  • Operation Winter Freeze 2 nets more than 300 arrests

    Memphis police made more than 300 arrests and seized guns and drugs ranging from marijuana to cocaine during Operation Winter Freeze 2, MPD Director Michael Rallings announced Tuesday, March 23.

    By Yolanda Jones March 23, 2021

  • Confirmed MPD excessive force cases to undergo criminal review

    MPD begins sending confirmed excessive force cases to prosecutors for criminal review following Daily Memphian investigation.

    By Marc Perrusquia March 12, 2021