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Last summer, Shelby County s District Attorney Amy Weirich assigned a team of five prosecutors to start looking into the excessive force complaints leveled against officers in the Memphis Police Department. The Conduct Review Team (CRT) has already filed misconduct charges against two officers.
Investigative journalist Marc Perrusquia with the University of Memphis Institute for Public Service Reporting talks about some of the policy changes and lawsuits that have contributed to officials taking a closer look at misconduct complaints.
This is a lightly edited version of the audio conversation above.
Q: In the past, these complaints were handled internally at MPD. What changed and why?
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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas here on South Main Street, and not just because there’s a Christmas tree in every storefront. Twelve local shops have united for the South Main Santa Christmas Gift Drive. Each store is collecting a different type of donation in exchange for a small discount or a free item.
Cory Owens, owner of GROW Memphis Agency Downtown, said it’s no surprise that a people-first community like South Main would be all for helping those in need.
“South Main is the most collaborative place, the most giving, the most open and friendly community,” Owens said. “We have a huge passion for the families, the friendships and the residents that live here.”