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Memphis City Council confirms C.J. Davis as permanent police chief in unanimous vote
Summary
The Memphis City Council voted unanimously Jan. 21 to approve the permanent appointment of C.J. Davis as chief of the Memphis Police Department after testimony from the chief and council members about recent department reforms and outstanding federal concerns.
The Memphis City Council on Jan. 21 voted unanimously to confirm C.J. Davis as the permanent chief of the Memphis Police Department.
The confirmation came after council members and the chief each addressed changes at the department and the outstanding findings in a Justice Department report. Council members praised recent crime reductions and operational improvements while emphasizing continued work on training, supervision and treatment of vulnerable residents.
Chief C.J. Davis told the council that “a lot has gone right this past year,” saying, “Homicides…
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