Resolution to deny Trump security fizzles at City Hall
“We look at what could happen,” Memphis Police Chief Cerelyn “CJ” Davis said. “It does happen. Especially when you have individuals that might create sort of a volatile kind of environment.” (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian file)
A city council resolution calling for Memphis Police to not get involved in any escort of the former President if he comes through the city later this month didn’t make it to Tuesday’s council agenda.
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