Memphis police chief Cerelyn “CJ” Davis' leadership now faces a crucial test. The country will be watching how Memphis handles the death of Tyre Nichols, who was beaten by officers after a traffic stop earlier this month.
It’s only been 20 months since Cerelyn “CJ” Davis took charge of the Memphis Police Department. Known nationally as an advocate for police reform, she touted big plans that included forging new relationships with community leaders to tackle police reform and lower violent crime – issues she hoped would elicit trust in law enforcement in Tennessee’s second most populous city. But her leadership now faces a crucial test.
Additionally, Miller said the city saw a record-high murder rate in 2021 and was struggling to both retain and attract officers, especially from communities of color in a city that’s nearly 65% Black, according to the Census Bureau. When Davis joined the department, they were short about 500 officers, Miller added. “Another chief might have stretched this investigation out or judged each officer on exactly what role they played in the incident,” Miller said.
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