The Justice Department on Wednesday announced plans to review Memphis Police Department policies and procedures and the use of specialized law enforcement units following the death earlier this year of 29-year-old Tyre Nichols.
Nichols died Jan. 10, three days after video released by authorities showed him being beaten by Memphis police officers during a traffic stop near his home. Five officers have since been fired and charged with murder in his death. Several other law enforcement officers have also been suspended or fired in connection with Nichols’ death.
The Justice Department’s Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, or COPS Office, plans to launch its review following a request from Mayor Jim Strickland and Police Chief Cerelyn Davis. It will focus on the police department’s use of force, de-escalation and specialized units, officials said.Your browser does not support HTML5 audio.
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