Memphis police chief responds to crime poll
“As a citizen, I put on my citizen hat sometimes so that I can get a better perspective of what community members are feeling,” Memphis Police Chief Cerelyn “C.J.” Davis said. (Ziggy Mack/Special to The Daily Memphian file)
MPD Chief Cerelyn “C.J.” Davis discusses body cams, reckless driving, and says, “Sometimes, it’s difficult for one officer to deal with individuals, especially when they have guns. And many ... have all kinds of weapons.”
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