Fight over police promotions creates internal chaos
The creation of the second lieutenant field supervisor role was meant to fill a gap needed in the police force, something both sides agree on. But issues around how the job was created have led to arbitration, wreaking havoc on the department. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian file)
MPD’s establishment of the second lieutenant field supervisor role was meant to fill a gap within the force. But after arbitration and further negotiations, the process has left officers divided.
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Ben Wheeler
Ben Wheeler is an investigative reporter and is a member of The Daily Memphian’s public safety reporting team. He previously worked at the Yankton Daily Press and Dakotan and Herald-Citizen.
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