Memphis police union tells officers not to talk to TBI

By Omer Yusuf, Daily Memphian Updated: October 16, 2018 1:40 PM CT | Published: October 15, 2018 9:25 PM CT

The Memphis Police Association is advising police officers not to talk to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation when the state agency is investigating officer-involved shootings, the TBI was told Sunday. The advice includes police officers who witnessed shootings but are not involved.

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Omer Yusuf

Omer Yusuf covers Bartlett and North Memphis neighborhoods for The Daily Memphian. He also analyzes COVID-19 data each week. Omer is a former Jackson Sun reporter and University of Memphis graduate.

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