DoJ announces review of Memphis police policies after Tyre Nichols death
by Associated Press in Memphis, Tennessee from US news | The Guardian on (#69KCW)
Review requested by mayor and police chief and will look into use of force, de-escalation and specialized units
The US justice department announced on Wednesday that it will review Memphis police policies on use of force, de-escalation and specialized units in response to the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols during an arrest.
The review was requested by the mayor and police chief, the department said. In a separate effort, it will examine the use of specialized units around the US and produce a guide for police chiefs and mayors on their use.
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