Strickland: DOJ investigation could make it harder to hire more cops
“I want a chance to implement those changes,” Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland said of the recommendations that might come as a result of the Department of Justice review of police practices. (Brad Vest/The Daily Memphian file)
Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland said Friday he sought to talk with Justice Department officials ahead of Thursday’s announcement of the “pattern and practice” review of the MPD but was rebuffed.
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