County Commission takes first steps in reaction to Tyre Nichols case
“My intention with this was to try to find evidence-based research, case studies, white papers —anything I could find of ways we can reduce the use of force, reduce the kind of outcomes that we saw with Tyre Nichols and do anything we can to prevent that from happening again,” said commissioner Mick Wright. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian file)
The two resolutions approved unanimously drew criticism from activists because they are not binding on law enforcement. Commissioners are exploring ways to draft them as ordinances that could be more binding on the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office.
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