MPD chief loses council test vote on reappointment
Memphis Police Chief Cerelyn “C.J.” Davis makes her case for reinstatement to the Memphis City Council Tuesday, Jan. 9. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian)
The grilling was part of the reappointment process for Cerelyn “C.J.” Davis, whom Mayor Paul Young is recommending to continue in her role. The council returns to the matter in two weeks when the vote will determine whether she stays.
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