It’s time for a radical rethinking of police structure
Bryce W. Ashby
Bryce Ashby is an attorney for Donati Law, PLLC who primarily represents workers in employment disputes.
Steve Mulroy
Steve Mulroy is a former federal prosecutor who teaches criminal law and procedure at the University of Memphis. He served on the Shelby County Commission from 2006-2014.
We offer three suggestions for concrete steps to reduce the disconnect between our police and our community.
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