Opinion | It might be the time to look outside Memphis for a fresh perspective to policing | Otis Sanford
Local 24 News political analyst and commentator Otis Sanford shares his point of view on a town hall with the mayor’s pick for Memphis Police Director. Author: Otis Sanford (Local 24) Published: 11:53 AM CDT April 29, 2021 Updated: 5:31 PM CDT April 29, 2021
MEMPHIS, Tenn. Friday is a big day for law enforcement in Memphis, or at least the public’s perception of it. Cerelyn C.J. Davis, Mayor Jim Strickland’s pick to become the next leader of the Memphis Police Department, will take part in a virtual town hall forum to formally introduce herself to the city.
Celebration and concern reactions as Cerelyn Davis in line to become first outside Memphis Police Director in decades
The Durham, NC police chief chosen by Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland ahead of three internal MPD director finalists. Author: Brad Broders Updated: 6:23 PM CDT April 19, 2021
MEMPHIS, Tennessee Cerelyn Davis would take over leading the Memphis Police Department in a city which set a new record high in homicides in 2020 and is struggling to recruit and retain new officers.
That s why her selection by Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland carries weight, from a former MPD director to the current president of the Memphis Police Association.
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Memphis police director retiring this week as search for replacement continues Memphis Police Director Mike Rallings (Center) By WMC Action News 5 Staff | April 12, 2021 at 10:37 AM CDT - Updated April 12 at 11:09 AM
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The director of the Memphis Police Department is set to retire this week.
Wednesday is Director Mike Rallings’ last day.
The City of Memphis is still reviewing candidates for the office. Deputy Director James Ryall will take the lead in the interim.
Search for next MPD director extended
At least three of them were fired from previous jobs and others were criticized for their handling of police matters.
Opinion | Newest candidate for Memphis Police Director may be the odds-on favorite to be hired | Richard Ransom
Durham, North Carolina Chief of Police Cerelyn “CJ” Davis is the latest candidate for the Memphis Police Department Director position. Author: Richard Ransom Updated: 10:29 PM CDT April 5, 2021
MEMPHIS, Tenn. In Monday’s Ransom Note: the hunt for Memphis’ new top cop.
The Strickland administration has known for at least three years Mike Rallings was retiring this month. Outgoing police directors give three years’ notice by virtue of enrolling in the city s deferred retirement plan - known as DROP.
Rallings gets a nice chunk of money when he leaves next week, and in return the city gets a nice heads up to find his replacement. In fact, we d been told there d be a seamless transition, that Memphis City Council would confirm a new police director at its meeting tomorrow. Except now it won t. Now we learn the process is being